Beachwood City Schools Names Greg Murphy Director of Communications

Beachwood City Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Murphy as the district’s new director of communications, effective May 1. In this role, Mr. Murphy will lead the district’s strategic communications program to promote the mission and vision of the Beachwood Board of Education.

Mr. Murphy joins Beachwood from the Rocky River City School District, where he has served as communications specialist since 2018. There, he led the development and implementation of strategic communications plans, including the launch of a mobile app and the district’s presence on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Under his direction, Rocky River’s social media channels generated nearly one million impressions each year.

“Greg’s creative storytelling skills and approachable style make him an excellent fit for our district,” Superintendent Robert P. Hardis says. “He understands how to effectively communicate the achievements of students and staff, and we look forward to his contributions in strengthening our community relationships.”

Before joining Rocky River, Mr. Murphy served as assistant athletics director for communications at Cleveland State University. He excelled in multimedia storytelling to celebrate student-athletes, engage fans, and elevate the university’s athletic brand. Notable achievements included leading several redesigns of CSUVikings.com, launching the CSU athletics alumni Facebook page, and overseeing live video streaming on ESPN3.

Mr. Murphy’s extensive communications experience also includes roles with Colorado School of Mines, Washington & Lee University, and the Cleveland Browns. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in communications from John Carroll University and is a graduate of St. Ignatius High School.

Mr. Murphy resides in Aurora with his wife Erica and their sons, Keegan and Barrett.

“Thank you to the Board of Education for this opportunity. I am thrilled to join the Beachwood team and look forward to working closely with students, staff, families, and the entire school community,” Mr. Murphy says. “Beachwood has an outstanding reputation, and I am eager to contribute by sharing stories that reflect the district’s values and achievements.”