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Principal - Carmen Murray
carmen.murray@bcsemail.org

Carmen Murray with Student


Mrs. Murray graduated from Enka High School and holds a B.S. Degree in Elementary Education from Appalachian State University and a Masters Degree from Western Carolina University in Administration. She is also certified in Reading K-12, and has taught every grade level K-5.  Mrs. Murray has served as principal for 12 years. She returns back to the Enka district to serve as principal of Sand Hill - Venable after having taught there for 10 years earlier in her career.  This will be her twenty ninth year working for Buncombe County Schools.

Mrs. Murray is married with seven children, ages 13-27 years. She enjoys camping, skiing, sewing and dancing. She has a love for children and enjoys the educational profession.


Quote to note:

“If we don’t model what we teach, we are teaching something else”. Author unknown

A Principal believes…..
  • In the development of healthy minds and bodies and the directing of youthful energy toward expression in clean and wholesome activities.
  • In the training of our children in those fundamental subjects that are vital in the formation of well-rounded personalities and lives.
  • In understanding of the importance of the home, neighbors, communities, nations, and races; and the wisdom needed to live in peace with one another.
  • In the development in young people of an appreciation of art, music, and literature so that leisure hours may be enriched and gifted talents encouraged.
  • In the realization that each child is an individual having unique abilities, gifts and skills; to nurture each child’s creativity and talents; to encourage each child to interact caringly with teachers and fellow students; to stress idealism, devotion, and service to others by introducing our children to heroes from the past and present day, so as to encourage the development of good character.