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Mark Murray

CSPAA Chair of Committee on New Technology

Mark Murray retired in 2019 from the Arlington Independent School District in Arlington, Texas, after 35 years as a classroom teacher and district technology director. For the past 38 years, Murray has served as the President and now Executive Director for the Association of Texas Photography Instructors. The organization of high school photography teachers from Texas and across North America annually sponsors photography and video contests for students and teachers. CSPA has recognized Murray with the Gold Key and the Joseph M. Murphy Award. He has also received the Carl Towley and Lifetime Achievement from JEA and the Pioneer Award from NSPA, among others.