Hello! My name is Maria Murray. I was born and raised in South Philadelphia. I attended St. Richard’s from Pre-K to eighth grade. I am a proud graduate of Neumann-Goretti HS and Temple University, where I earned a dual degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. In addition to teaching, I have also worked with children in other jobs. Throughout my summers in college, I was a camp counselor with the Philadelphia Department of Recreation, and a teacher's assistant at Alphabet Academy Child Care. Prior to teaching at St. Pio, I taught Pre-K4 at St. Martin of Tours School. When I'm not teaching, I love to visit Disney World, watch my favorite Philly teams play, and spend time with my family and friends. I am so excited to be back at St. Pio to teach second grade! I'm looking forward to a great year!