Mr. Murphy and his wife have lived in the Bellevue School District for 27 years after moving from San Diego in 1980.  The Murphy’s have a son and daughter who both graduated from Bellevue schools and a grandson who attended from K – 4.

Mr. Murphy received his Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from California State Polytechnic University and his Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Southern California. He has depended on his educational training in mathematics and engineering throughout his 40 year career at several aerospace industry companies.  Mr. Murphy has worked for The Boeing Company since 1980.  

During his 40 year career he has performed in the capacity of senior engineer, senior systems analyst, program management specialist, financial analyst, and senior manager on a variety of programs within Space, Defense and Commercial applications.  With this background, Mr. Murphy expects to bring a combination of a business perspective and a math/science emphasis to the board.

  “I am impressed with the breadth of knowledge and talent of the Parents within the Bellevue School District.  I am also impressed with the level of optimism that the Parents have in making themselves heard and being able to make positive changes to all aspects of the Bellevue Schools from Parent/Teacher/Board partnering to correcting problems in the curriculum.  My goal is to constantly tap that talent and optimism and to make parents and teachers true partners with the school administration in achieving the best educational experience for our children. I intend to use my experience in private industry in establishing measures of success for our children that reflect goals of being world-class in our global economy.  I intend to use my skills in financial analysis to investigate opportunities for creating desirable career paths for teachers that keep our best teachers in the classroom.”