My name is Luke Murray and I am excited to be the new seventh and eighth grade Science Teacher at the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School. Over the past two and a half years, I have taught both math and science at Christa McAuliffe Charter School in Framingham, MA. During my time at McAuliffe, I have gained experience and found an enjoyment in teaching science. I am excited to bring a hands on approach to my science classes at BFCCPS in an effort to engage students in their learning. I believe that projects and labs that relate content and standards to real world applications are extremely important for middle school students. After meeting with some of the staff at BFCCPS, it seems that it is a great fit for me. I look forward to incorporating my past experiences with expeditionary learning and the established curriculum of BFCCPS, to the seventh and eighth grade science classes.

Outside of school, I enjoy hiking as well as coaching and playing lacrosse and soccer. I grew up in Orange County New York, near the Shawangunk Mountains. This area is known for its hiking, biking, and rock climbing, and I believe it is where my enjoyment for the outdoors has come from. After high school, I attended C.W. Post- Long Island University, in Brookville, NY. During college, I played Division 2 Men's Lacrosse and received a Bachelor's of Science in Childhood Education.

I am excited to join the BFCCPS community, and look forward to helping all students find an appreciation for science!

Sincerely,

Luke Murray

  

Hello Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School community!

I would like to introduce myself. My name is Jenifer  Sunday and I am joining the team at BFCCPS as the new Visual Arts teacher!

From a very young age I knew that my dream was to be an Art teacher. My background experience includes a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Art Education from Framingham State University. Throughout college, I worked as a camp counselor, children's fitness leader, and daycare provider. Prior to joining the BFCCPS team, I gained nine years of experience teaching art to children from Kindergarten through grade eight in the Natick and Dover-Sherborn Public School systems. I have also dedicated my time to teaching a variety of after school and summer enrichment programs for children to offer extended hands-on time exploring art.

Outside of the art classroom, I enjoy painting, traveling, photography, and sports. I spend a large part of my free time with friends and family, especially my two nephews. Brayden (7) and Ryder (4) keep me on my toes and I wouldn't have it any other way! I also LOVE animals and personally have four dogs and two cats. I am always looking for new adventures and love anything that challenges my brain in a creative way!

Inside the art classroom, I seek to provide my artists (students) with the opportunity to explore the different genres, elements, techniques, artists, and materials involved in the art making process. I hope to instill in each child an appreciation and curiosity towards art. To use their art as a tool for expression and communication of thoughts and ideas. I encourage my students to take risks with the understanding that mistakes are inevitable and they help us grow in the learning process. Students will be challenged to creatively problem solve and explore the diversity of art, while making connections between the art they create and the world around us.

I am extremely excited about this opportunity and look forward to getting to know all of the new students, parents, and staff of the BFCCPS community! I am very honored to be starting this adventure as your new Art Educator here at the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School.

 

Creatively yours,

Jenifer  Sunday