Hola a todos! My name is Patrick Murphy-O’Connor and I’ll be teaching Spanish at Innovations Academy for my 7th year. Even though my name looks very Irish, I was raised in Madrid, Spain. I moved to San Diego in March 2015 because I was lucky enough to meet and marry a great California girl, and now we have begun a new chapter in this beautiful city!

I obtained my teaching degree in Spain, at the Universidad Complutense of Madrid in 2003 and since then, I’ve taught many different age groups from preschool through middle school. Over the years I’ve specialized in teaching a foreign language, but my method has an added twist. I really like bringing out students’ creativity and originality, and use drama, art and music as my tools. I’m so excited to be teaching in our new and wonderful school!

Also I am now a father of two! Our latest addition is baby Finley, born at the end of June 2020.

Outside of school, I like playing music–in particular the bass–and am proud to have been able to record an album with my old band (Sunnare) in Madrid . I also enjoy skating and surfing the beautiful coast of California, as well as traveling and camping anywhere I can.

Que ganas tengo de empezar YA…¡nos vemos pronto!