The Woodward Alumni Hall of Fame Association

Class of 1994 graduate Sandra “Sandy” Murphy was honored by the Hall of Fame as a scholarship recipient in her senior year. Now in her 27th year of teaching, Sandy has always aspired to teach in the Woodward feeder pattern.

 

She earned her bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Toledo in 1998 and a Master of Education in 2003. Sandy began teaching kindergarten at Glenwood Elementary and later held positions at Lincoln Academy for Boys, McKinley Elementary, and Leverette Elementary. She currently teaches first grade at Ottawa River Elementary. Sandy also serves as a Toledo Federation of Teachers Union representative and has been recognized as a Toledo Public Schools Employee of the Month.

 

She credits her Woodward experience—including clubs, activities, and mentorship from educators and administrators—for guiding her teaching journey and shaping her ability to build positive relationships with students.