Telishia "Tee" Murray, MLS 

409.944.1285

tmurray@gc.edu

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Telishia “Tee” Murray isn't just the Director of Library and Learning Resources at Galveston College; she's an inspirational journey herself. Hailing from Freeport, Texas, Tee embarked on her academic voyage as a first-generation student, with Brazosport College as her first port of call.

Her academic accolades boast a Bachelor of Arts in Literature from the University of Houston-Clear Lake and a Master of Science in Library Science with Advanced Management Certification from the University of North Texas in Denton. Currently, Tee is on the cusp of earning her Doctorate of Education in Higher Education at Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Tee isn't just an educational leader; she's a trailblazer with over eighteen years of experience spanning higher education and libraries, encompassing academic, public, and medical domains. Her expertise shines in library management, data, and content management, as well as teaching and mentoring. Her top five signature strengths, according to Gallup Strengths, are activator, input, command, achiever, and learner.

But Tee's achievements go beyond her impressive resume. Her purpose transcends degrees and titles, rooted in a profound passion for assisting others and an unyielding drive for success. Tee's life philosophy champions change and celebrates diversity in every facet of life.

In her own words, Tee shares this invaluable wisdom: "Don't let people or a system dictate your life's purpose. Life is a journey; have faith in the process."