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Board of Education Members
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Amanda McDonough
Mary Hanser
James Sommers
Heather Shafer
Colleen Schultz
Mike Whitney
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International Baccalaureate School District
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Meet the Finalists
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Athletic Director, Tony DeMare
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OxfordStrongAthletics.org
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Summer Food Program Menu
Free and Reduced Meals Information
How To Apply For Free and Reduced Price School Meals
Online 2023-24 Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals
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Meal Magic Family Portal
Wellness Board Policy
Performing & Visual Arts
Theater Coordinator
Performing Arts Center Calendar
Safety and Security
Be Smart
FAQs
Secure Education Consultants Review
Weapon Detection Dog
Safety Update Board Presentations
Special Education
Student Support Services & Wellness
Family School Liaison
Ms. Davidson
Ms. Djurovski
Ms. Ellis
Ms. Fine
Ms. Foster
Ms. Herron
Ms. Kent
Mr. McCall
Ms. Overholt
Ms. Pizzo
Ms. Vernier
Technology
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Art
Classroom Behavior
Classroom Ideas
Cool Kids Sites
Curriculum
First Year Teacher Sites
Foreign Language
Geography
History and Biography
Holidays
Homework Helper
International Baccalaureate Links
iPad and Android Apps Links
Keyboarding Sites
Kid Friendly Search Engines
Language Arts & Literature
Local Links
Math
Music
News Sources
Our School Sites
Parenting Sites
Physical Fitness/Health
Pre-School Sites
Professional Development
Reading Sites
References - Encyclopedias and Dictionaries
Resources
School Clip Art and Images
School Certificates
Science
Search Engines
Shopping Links
Sports
Social Studies
Student Reading Lists
Teacher Organizations
Technology
Technology and Internet Safety
Publications
Differentiating Instruction with Technology
Forms
Policies and Plans
PowerSchool Mobile App
Professional Learning
Technology Documents and Reference Material
Technology Discounts
District Chromebook Handbook
Transportation
Director of Transportation
Alternate Bus Stop Request Form
Bus Rules and Regulations
Bus Safety
FAQ'S
School of Choice Bus Application
Transportation Rules, Regulations & Safety Information PDF
Enroll
Oxford Early Childhood Enrollment
Devlopmental Kindergarten/Kindergarten Enrollment
Getting Ready for Kindergarten
Kindergarten Check List
NBC News- Benefits of PreK
Oakland County Free Vision Screening
What is the Difference between DK & K?
1st - 12th Grade Enrollment
Oxford Virtual Academy Enrollment
Special Education Enrollment
Special Education Preschool Evaluation
Special Education Post High School Enrollment
Schools of Choice Enrollment
Change of Address
Frequently Asked Questions
For Parents & Students
2023-24 District Communications
Active Military Alumni
Big Ideas Math
Bullying Policy & Reporting
ClassLink
District Documents & Forms
E-Funds for Schools
Electronic Flyers (Peachjar)
OCS Electronic Flyers (Peachjar)
Go Guardian Parent App Info.
Illuminate
Facilities Scheduler
Follett Shelf
Nutrislice
Oxford Spirit Wear
Parent University
Photo Gallery
PowerSchool
Powerschool Directions
Schoology
Schoology Sign-up Directions
SchoolMessenger
Meal Magic - Family Portal
Student Email
Think Central
Title IX
Transcript Request
Wildcat Remembrance Day
For Staff
Hope and Health Resources
OCS Behavioral Health Resources
BCBS of Michigan Member Resources
Office for Victims of Crime Faculty Training Video
Atlas
ClassLink
Docushare
Email Access
Illuminate
iObservation
Library Resources
Meemic Foundation Teacher to Teacher Resource Library
OEA
Perform TalentEd
2022-23 Payroll Calendar for Contract
2022-23 Payroll Calendar for Hourly
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2023-24 Payroll Calendar for Hourly
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Skyward
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District Vision Screening Schedule
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JANINE MURPHY
Art Teacher
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248.572.9522
EDUCATION
B.A. of Fine Art
Wayne State University
B.A. in Art Education
Eastern Michigan University
JOINED OXFORD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
August 2021
I have been an artist since I was 3, drawing on walls and dolls. I then realized that there were other ways to create; on paper, canvas, and I could use clay, fabrics, and explore printmaking, weaving, and computer aided art. So, I decided to be an artist, pursuing a degree in fine art. After working as an artist, I soon found that I enjoyed helping others create and watching them enjoy art as much as I do. Being a featured artist on the Michigan Arttrain helped me realize I am meant to teach art. Since 1997, I have been helping students create art, on paper and canvas, while encouraging artists to try all sorts of art mediums.
My teaching career has been pretty expansive. I have spent my life instructing art, K-12, and have even worked as an adjunct instructor, teaching art education, at Saginaw Valley State University. My career has involved being an elementary art specialist for 18 years, but I have taught middle school art as well as been an art teacher in the adult education environment. I've worked in many summer school programs, created many after-school enrichment classes, and I love to have students connect their art to community. In addition, I am trained in teaching STEAM lessons (science, technology, engineering, ART, and math), and have worked as a LEGO coach.
In my spare time, well, I still focus on art. I have my own side business, The Art Box, which offers art lessons, classes, and I can do all sorts of events and projects. I love to travel, learning about cultures and times. I am a nature lover and am involved in many organizations helping the earth and our animals. Also, my daughter is a musician/artist, and she entertains me with her songs and keeps me on the road, as she's performing all over the world.
As you can see, being an art teacher knowledgeable in many types of art, and one always wanting to learn more about our world, to gain knowledge about our fellow brothers and sisters, and one who thrives on helping others pursue creativity keeps me in line with the IB profile. Being curious, committed to teaching, cooperative and tolerant of others' views, as well as an empath, I have learned to be open-minded, reflective and know there is a need for balance. This is part of my teaching philosophy and provides the light for helping my students shine and feel empowered!
I am VERY excited, honored, and so appreciative of the chance to be a part of the Oxford Wildcat team. I look forward to creating some amazing masterpieces with these amazing young artists at Clear Lake, Daniel Axford, and Leonard.
I am a mother of a wonderfully talented musician, Ally Evenson, who's pursuing her talents and dream of being a singer songwriter. As she is busy traveling the world, I keep busy with my side art project, The Art Box, and spend a lot of time with my dogs, feeding the animals, boating, biking and living on Take Lake in Oxford. I live with my fiancé and can't wait to travel again with him.