Don Murk, Ph.D.

I graduated from Messiah College with a degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. After spending a few years in Christian television, I returned to Messiah College in 1981 to direct the early Learning Center. I directed the Early Learning Center until 1995 and then began to teach full time in the Education Department. I retired after 39 years at Messiah and after a year, returned to teach EDUC 420 again. I was blessed to serve in many different roles and to contribute to the university through serving on various committees throughout my career.

Hobbies:
Gardening, Baking, Bicycle riding, Motorcycle riding

• Ph.D., University of Maryland College Park, 1992
  Human Development
  Dissertation topic:
  “The Relationships Between Geographic Mobility, Academic Achievement, Self-Esteem and Stress Among Inner City Second Graders,” Dr. Charles Flatter, advisor
• M.Ed., Penn State University, Harrisburg, PA, 1987
  Curriculum and Instruction
• B.S., Messiah College, 1979
  Elementary/Early Childhood Education

EDUC 420: Professional Issues in Education