LifeChanger of the Year Nominee Profile

Amanda Murray was nominated by Aimee Whiteman, a parent of a student.

"Ms. Murray is simply amazing. She connects with students and parents in a very simple, but universal way...through humor and laughter. Light and life fills Ms. Murray's classroom. She laughs when her students and their parents tell stories. She has made laughter the language of connection, love, and learning for my two boys, and I am forever grateful for it. There are teachers who are wise, and there are teachers who are smart. But a funny teacher...one who makes every student and parent feel they are worthy of a smile and a chuckle? That's a gem. Please help me honor a teacher who puts a smile on every student's face," said Whiteman.