Mr. Murrell

Where were you born and where have you lived?
Washington State… pacific northwest born and raised. My floating homes included a U.S. Navy Destroyer, U.S.S. Fife and an Ammunition Replenishment Ship, U.S.S. Camden. Both vessels were home ported in Washington State. Deployed in the South Pacific & the Persian Gulf. 

Where did you attend university or college?
Graduated high school in Washington State and went straight into service with the United States Navy. A few of my deployments included Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom in the Persian Gulf and Counter Drug Operations off the coast of South America. Post military, I was a correctional officer for two years and then a police officer for over 13 years. Some of my duties over the years included the bicycle unit, riot team, SIU undercover (Special Investigation Unit) and SRO (School Resource Officer).

What kind of reading do you most enjoy doing?
Personal development, health & nonfiction. 

What are the small essentials that make life more comfortable?
Community/support of likeminded people & chapstick!

What are your favorite snacks?
Pepperoni sticks and almost any snack from Costco! 

What do you do to unwind?
Family time, travel & fitness tends to help me unwind. 

How could a parent volunteer help you most?
Support & encourage character building with the students, via leading by example.