Sandburg names new Division Chair for Health, PE, and Driver Education

The Consolidated High School District 230 School Board approved the hiring of Sheamus Murphy as Division Chair for Driver’s Education, Health, and Physical Education at Carl Sandburg High School.

Murphy has taught Physical Education, Health, and Driver Education at Dwight D. Eisenhower High School in Blue Island since 2019. Prior to Eisenhower, Murphy taught Physical Education and Driver Education at Back of the Yards College Preparatory High School on the southside of Chicago for five years where he started the school's Driver Education program from scratch.

In addition to teaching, he served both schools as the assistant athletic director and head football coach. In nine years as a head football coach, his teams qualified for the state playoffs seven consecutive seasons, winning two conference titles and compiling a record of 54-31.

An alumnus of Sandburg, Murphy says, “I know that this professional position aligns perfectly with my values and goals as an educator. Carl Sandburg High School is home, a dream job and one that I have been working toward since I left the hallways in 2008. I look forward to reconnecting with the Sandburg community and serving our staff, students, and families.”

Carl Sandburg High School Principal Dr. Derrick Smith says, “Sheamus’s experience and proven ability to develop positive relationships with all stakeholders and the passion he has for the Sandburg school community, make this a perfect match. We know that he will bring his collaborative style, leadership, and student-centered approach to this division chair position."

Murphy holds a master’s degree in Educational Administration from Governors State University and a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and Teacher Education from Illinois State University, with endorsements in Driver's Education and Health Education.