Biography
Dr. Jennifer Murray began serving as superintendent of schools for the Reading School District in Reading, Pennsylvania, in November 2021. Previously, she served as the interim superintendent and assistant superintendent of teaching and learning for five years.
Dr. Murray’s career at Reading School District began in 1998 as a classroom teacher. In 2003, she became a reading coach before moving into administrative roles as an instructional supervisor at Northwest Area Elementary from 2003 to 2006, principal for the Gateway School for the Performing Arts from June 2006 to January 2011, director of literacy from January 2011 to July 2012, and principal at Millmont Elementary from July 2012 to August 2016.
Dr. Murray earned the doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from Immaculata University, the master’s degree in Education Administration from Gwynedd Mercy College, and the bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from West Chester University. Dr. Murray is a board member with both the United Way and Habitat for Humanity in Berks County.