Arvida hires nation's leading educator; appointment strengthens company's commitment to improved quality of life.BOCA RATON Boca Raton (bō`kə rətōn`), city (1990 pop. 61,492), Palm Beach co., SE Fla., on the Atlantic; inc. 1925. Boca Raton is a popular resort and retirement community that experienced significant industrial development in the 1970s and 80s. , Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 12, 1995--As one of the nation's leading community developers, Arvida Company moved Tuesday to help ensure that children residing in its communities nationwide receive the finest education in the world. The real estate development company took the unprecedented step of naming Dr. John Dr. John (also Dr. John Creaux) is the stage name of Malcolm John Rebennack Jr. (born November 21, 1940), a colorful pianist, singer, and songwriter, whose music spans, and often combines, blues, boogie woogie, and rock and roll. A. Murphy, a prominent and internationally recognized educator, to its management team. "With the addition of Dr. Murphy to the Arvida team, we are now in an excellent position to organize educational support at the community and local levels to make certain that children receive a world-class education," said Jim Motta, Arvida's president and chief executive, in announcing Dr. Murphy's appointment. The American Association of School Administrators The American Association of School Administrators (AASA), founded in 1865, is the professional organization for more than 13,000 educational leaders across the United States. named Murphy the 1989 recipient of the prestigious "Leadership for Learning Award" for his outstanding contribution to student achievement. In his book, "Winning the Brain Race," David T. Kearns David T. Kearns (born August 11, 1930) is an American businessman who was CEO of Xerox Corporation (1982-1990) and Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education (1991-1993). , former chairman of Xerox Corporation (company) XEROX Corporation - http://xerox.com/. See also XEROX PARC, XEROX Network Services. described Dr. Murphy as Superintendent and public sector entrepreneur par excellence. In addition, The Wall Street Journal featured his management style in a June 5, 1991, front page profile. William Bennett
William John Bennett (born July 31, 1943) is a American conservative pundit and politician. He served as United States Secretary of Education from 1985 to 1988. , former United States Secretary of Education The United States Secretary of Education is the head of the Department of Education. The Secretary is a member of the President's Cabinet, and 14th in line of United States presidential line of succession. in his book "The Devaluing of America," described Murphy as one of the heroes of American education. Another former United States Secretary of Education, Lamar Alexander Andrew Lamar Alexander (born July 3, 1940) is the senior United States Senator from Tennessee and a member of the Republican Party. He was previously the 45th Governor of Tennessee from 1979 to 1987, U.S. Secretary of Education from 1991 to 1993 under President George H.W. , presented Murphy the A+ Award for Breaking the Mold in American Education. The National Alliance for Business presented Dr. Murphy its coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. Excellence for Education Award in 1995. During his tenure in Charlotte, the 60-year-old Murphy, convened a World Class Panel consisting of 10 of the nation's leading experts in education to sculpt sculpt v. sculpt·ed, sculpt·ing, sculpts v.tr. 1. To sculpture (an object). 2. To shape, mold, or fashion especially with artistry or precision: a concrete plan of action for school reform for Charlotte-Mecklenburg. Many of those reforms have resulted in the school district becoming a model for public education in the United States Education in the United States is provided mainly by government, with control and funding coming from three levels: federal, state, and local. School attendance is mandatory and nearly universal at the elementary and high school levels (often known outside the United States as the . Motta said Dr. Murphy's appointment to head what he called the company's Educational Knowledge Center is part of a plan to stress the importance of education, pre-kindergarten through high school, thereby improving quality of life at its many communities. In accepting his new assignment, Dr. Murphy said one of the reasons he decided to join Arvida was its philosophy in support of the quality of life for its residents was totally compatible with his belief in the future direction of complete community involvement in creating World Class schools. "I am impressed that a private company is willing to commit its resources, not only to the quality of its product, but also to the long range quality of life for its residents," said Dr. Murphy. "I don't believe there's another private developer in America that's made this kind of a commitment." Educational excellence is one of the core strengths that Arvida is embracing to further support its communities and to continue to position itself as the leading developer in the 21st Century. Motta said that under Arvida's plan, it will be the mission of Dr. Murphy and his team to work with local superintendents and school boards to establish common goals for education in the various districts that embrace Arvida communities. "I firmly believe that all children are capable of succeeding at high levels," added Dr. Murphy. "It will be part of our job to work with local school systems to assist them in providing our children with the learning experiences that will equip them for success in life." As head of the company's educational team, Dr. Murphy said that one of the first tasks will be to review Arvida's many communities to determine their concerns and then cooperate with local school officials in the development of strategies to address those concerns. A high school principal at the age of 26, and a superintendent at 29, Murphy's career in education has spanned 38 years. In addition to publishing numerous articles in professional journals, Murphy is the author of a book entitled "Transforming America's Schools" published by Open Court Publishing, Chicago. Dr. Murphy is the father of six children, all of whom attended public schools. He and his wife Katherine, will relocate in the Fort Lauderdale area. CONTACT: Rubin Barney & Birger Larry Birger/Sherri Pfefer, 305/448-7450 |
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