Putnam Murdock
Middle School Music and Drama Teacher, Eighth Grade Advisor
Education:
Berklee College of Music, B.M. in Songwriting
pmurdock@friendsacademy1810.org
“Mr. Murdock continues to set the tone for the entire FA community, in and out of music class. He has done wonders for my son’s organization, self-esteem, and confidence across the board — especially in his academics.”
– Sally Borden Program parent
Joined Friends Academy: 2010
Favorite Book (Children’s or Otherwise): The Giver by Lois Lowry
What is your favorite thing about working at Friends Academy? Trying to positively affect each student no matter the age. Each story matters.
What do you love to do outside of school? Perform concerts and play with my fellow musicians, ski, ride bikes, go the beach, think of new ways to make music accessible to all students.
Do you have children who attend(ed) Friends Academy? Graeme ‘25 and Hazel ‘27
Fun Fact: I helped found a school in Brooklyn called Studio Creative Play. I have loved teaching, from Early Childhood up to eighth grade. I try to pull the Reggio Emilia Approach that is introduced in the Farmhouse through to older kiddos.