Dr. Murtaugh's Office Homepage

Office Phone: 609.368.4413      Fax: 609.368.6545      Email: murtaugh@shesnj.org

    I think I have one of the best jobs in education today. As the Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction of the Stone Harbor and Avalon Elementary Schools, I am able to watch our students grow from kindergarten to eighth grade. 

    The fact that both schools are small elementary schools enables our staff to know everyone as an individual. Both schools have enrollments of less than 100 students, a superb instructional staff, together with a committed Board of Education and parents that are willing to make education a priority for each child, this is what makes the Stone Harbor and Avalon Elementary Schools UNIQUE!

I  Believe:

• Every student can be a successful learner; maybe not in the same way or at the same rate as other students.
• Setting high goals and expectations for all students and staff members is good for our school organization.
• Continuous professional development is an indicator of a healthy school climate.
• Our staff members and students must learn how to utilize technology effectively to increase learning.
• We must maximize our community's revenues and utilize our educational resources wisely.