Peter Murphy

Peter Murphy (born July 15, 1949) is an American politician who represents district 28 in the Maryland House of Delegates. Murphy was born in Washington, D.C., on July 15, 1949. He has both a B.A. and an M.A. from the American University, and an Ed.S. Degree in Counseling from George Washington University. He began his non-political career as a microbiologist for the National Institutes of Health. There he developed a strong interest in teaching and education and went on to teach science and math at General Smallwood Middle School in Indian Head, Maryland. He later directed a large educational testing program at George Washington University. Member of House of Delegates since January 10, 2007. Member, Ways and Means Committee, 2007-...