Veronica Murray has been a part of the ALA Family since 2022. She joined ALA as the Assistant Director of Student Services at the new Applied Technologies campus. Prior to that, she worked in virtual education for fifteen years and was a virtual high school principal for eight of those years. Ms. Murray has been a part of virtual education from its infancy and is excited to return. Her extensive knowledge of the virtual world, her passion for seeing students succeed, and her dedication to the ALA Vision and Mission drive every decision and interaction she has. 

Ms. Murray graduated from ASU with a bachelor's degree in English and in Secondary Education. She began her career in Gilbert teaching junior high English. She has a master's in Education from International Baptist College and Seminary and is pursuing her doctorate in Educational Leadership from Liberty University.

Ms. Murray has two teenage sons and enjoys spending time with them and attending all of their school activities. She loves animals and the outdoors, and you will often find her hiking on weekends. Her goal is to hike as many trails in Arizona as possible, soaking up the sunshine and the beautiful Arizona landscape.