Faculty Profile

Brooke Murphy

Associate Professor, Education

Brooke Murphy serves as an Associate Professor in the Fredrikson School of Education at the University of Sioux Falls, in both the undergraduate and graduate programs focused on teacher preparation.

Prior to teaching at the University of Sioux Falls, Brooke worked in education, healthcare, and athletics. In healthcare, Brooke focused on developing programs and curriculum and personnel development for a large healthcare ministry. In education, she taught learners from elementary-aged students to adults, and throughout those stages taught English, Spanish, literacy skills, and how to maintain peace, courage, perspective and a sense of mission in daily work. She has spent time teaching in both traditional and customized learning environments. Brooke coached soccer at the University of South Dakota as a graduate assistant and interim head coach.

 

Education

  • B.S., English, Spanish Education, University of South Dakota, 2008
  • M.A., Health, Physical Education & Recreation (emphasis in Athletic Administration), University of South Dakota, 2009
  • Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction, University of South Dakota, 2019

Courses Taught

  • EDU323 - Literacy: Early ReadingInstruction
  • EDU410 - Foundations of Middle School
  • EDU555 - Research & Instructional Management
  • EDU587 - Technology Planning & Implementation
  • EDU406 - Teacher Residency: Elementary
  • EDU414 - Teacher Residency: K-12
  • EDU412 - Teacher Residency: Secondary
  • SED416 - Teacher Residency: K-12 SpecialEducation
  • EDU556 - Secondary Student Teaching: K-12 or Secondary
  • EDU523 - Curriculum Development & Design: K-12 Internship

Professional Memberships

ASCD

Expertise

  • Teacher Education
  • Early Literacy
  • Personalized Learning
  • Curriculum Development

Scholarships and Creative Work

Presentations
  • Presented on 25 occasions to leader groups and teams in the Avera System.
  • Thinking about our thoughts
  • Stillness, screens, and spirituality
  • Keep your JOY: Small shifts to thrive in a caring profession (x2)
  • Because we can't read minds: Strategies for effective and efficient communication (x2)
Publications
  • Dissertation: Self-determination and self-regulation in personalized and traditional learning environments

Service/Volunteer Work

University of South Dakota Foundation Trustee
University of South Dakota Alumni Association

Served 6 years on the board at large and on the governance or program enhancement committee, and served as chair of program enhancement committee for one year. (2015-2023)

Children's Ministry Volunteer

Brooke served as a teacher and/or a substitute for the children's ministry at Embrace Church. (2017-2019)

Board Member Carroll Institute

Brooke served as a committee member at the Caroll Institute from 2011-2017 and on the executive committee from 2016-2017.