Freddie Murray was the principal at Jackson-Via Elementary School [1] from 1980 to 1987. He was a native of Miami, Florida, and earned a bachelors degree in elementary education at Florida State University. He served as an elementary school teacher in Miami and as an elementary school teacher and guidance counselor in Richmond, Virginia. After earning his master's degree in guidance and counseling in June, 1969, he moved to Charlottesville.
When he was 33 years old he was named advisory resource specialist for desegregation in Charlottesville City Schools. He later served as assistant principal at Lane High School, Charlottesville High School, and Buford Middle School. He also taught for one year at Jackson-Via Elementary School. At 44 years old, he was named principal at Jackson-Via Elementary School where he served for six years before being reassigned to become supervisor of support services.
Digital Scrapbook: Remembering Freddie Murray[2]
- Joyce Murray Collection
Note from Karyl Reynolds, librarian at Jackson-Via Elementary School, to Joyce Murray.
Joyce Murray at a tree planting at Jackson-Via Elementary School.
Freddie Murray after retirement in a sports store in Florida. Fishing was a favorite sport.
News article seeking applicants for principal at Jackson-Via Elementary School when Freddie Murray was reassigned to become supervisor of support services in the Charlottesville City Schools.
Herb Cottrill of Central Office honors Freddie Murray at his retirement party.
Judy Barnes, resource teacher at Jackson-Via Elementary School, and Freddie Murray.
Song written for Freddie Murray when he left Jackson-Via Elementary School.
Freddie Murray on Principal's Day, October 16, 1986.
A student with Mr. Murray.
Freddie Murray dismisses students from Jackson-Via Elementary School and sends them home on buses.
Freddie Murray greets students at Jackson-Via Elementary School.
Freddie Murray and students at Jackson-Via Elementary School.
Edward "Pat" Pitts and Freddie Murray in the auditorium at Jackson-Via Elementary School.
Butch Sprouse, custodian at Jackson-Via Elementary School, and Freddie Murray.
A school picture of Freddie Murray.
Freddie Murray with Honor Roll students at Jackson-Via Elementary School.
Freddie Murray with Honor Roll students at Jackson-Via Elementary School.
Freddie Murray with Honor Roll students at Jackson-Via Elementary School.
Freddie Murray with Honor Roll students at Jackson-Via Elementary School.
Freddie Murray with Honor Roll students at Jackson-Via Elementary School.
Freddie Murray recommended for the principalship of Jackson-Via Elementary School.
September 22, 1970, The Lanetime, Lane High School, Charlottesville, Virginia.
Left side of Lanetime, September 22, 1970, The Lanetime, Lane High School, Charlottesville, Virginia.
September 22, 1970, The Lanetime, Lane High School, Charlottesville, Virginia.
September 22, 1970, The Lanetime, Lane High School, Charlottesville, Virginia.
Freddie Murray was named an assistant principal at Lane High School.
Article in the Daily Progress, December 31, 1969. Fred Murray was advisory resource specialist in the Charlottesville City Schools.
Freddie Murray was appointed as an advisory research specialist for Charlottesville Public Schools.
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