Community Corner
Teaching 'With A Caring Heart' In Murrieta
Meet Mrs. Melissa Murphy, a Murrieta teacher who helps her students before, during, and after school.

MURRIETA, CA — Great teachers matter. In Murrieta, we’re fortunate to have teachers like Melissa Murphy.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.
This submission comes from Carolyn Reyna Luna, who nominated Mrs. Murphy of Murrieta.
"We nominate Mrs. Murphy because she genuinely cared for her students. She identified students who needed that extra help without judgment and assisted with the after-school program. This makes for a very long day for everyone involved.
"My daughter Penelope grew confidence in her own education. Mrs. Murphy's loving heart showed in her lesson plans every day with her caring heart. We need more teachers out in our community that love what they do, and that is why Mrs. Murphy needs to be spotlighted for her caring heart and for making a difference in my little girl's journey of education.
How do you know the teacher?
She was my daughter's 2nd grade teacher at Rail Ranch Elementary
Why do you believe the teacher should be recognized or honored?
She should be recognized for her unconditional love of teaching and her kind teachings, which impacted my daughter in a positive way.
What's one thing you want everyone to know about the teacher?
She is an amazing teacher and you can tell she loves her job and the children she teaches.
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