Creating an Impact
Murphy Learning Center is dedicated to making a positive impact on the surrounding communities of Murphy, Wylie, Richardson, and Plano.
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Meet our Latest Achiever
Sripoorna
Sripoorna spent nearly seven years at the Murphy Learning Center, where she strengthened her skills in advanced mathematics and competitive chess. Through in-depth learning and tournament play, she developed the critical thinking, logical reasoning, and confidence that continue to shape her academic success today.
Caroline Behnke
Senior - Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University
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Murphy Learning Center student since 2016
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Began MTGK Math at MLC seven years ago
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Selected as a National Merit Scholar for the Class of 2023 at Plano ISD
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Attended MLC SAT Prep classes
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Reached her SAT goal on her first attempt
Surabhi Arun
Junior - Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin
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Murphy Learning Center student since 2012
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Selected for the PISD Math Rocks Program
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Invited to Duke TIP in 7th grade
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Scored 1400+ on the PSAT
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Scored approximately 1500 on the SAT
Sweta Valisammagari
Junior - Honors College, Business Analytics & Artificial Intelligence, University of Texas at Dallas
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Murphy Learning Center student since 2017
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Completed MTGK Math at MLC
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Scored 1300+ on the Duke Tip SAT in 7th Grade
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Scored 1500+ on the SAT
Esha Gupta
Junior - Mathematics, University of Texas at Austin
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Murphy Learning Center student since 2012
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Selected for the PISD Math Rocks Program
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Invited to Duke TIP in 7th grade
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Scored 1400+ on the PSAT
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Scored 1500+ on the SAT
Juhi Gupta
Sophomore - Plano ISD
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Murphy Learning Center student since 2012
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Selected for the PISD Math Rocks Program
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High scorer on AMC 8
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Maintains straight A's
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Accomplished artist
Minglei Yang & Mingmei Yang
4th Grade Student - Schell Elementary School
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Murphy Learning Center student since 2019
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Currently completing 6th-grade level Math and English at MLC
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Selected for the Plano ISD Gifted & Talented Program
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Current Plano Math Rocks student
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Overcame early challenges in reading and writing
2nd Grade Student - Boggess Elementary School
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Currently completing 4th-grade level Math and English at MLC
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Selected for the Plano ISD Gifted & Talented Program
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Made significant progress in reading and writing
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Now performing at an advanced level in English
Congratulations to Winnie Chen!
Winnie Chen, a 5th-grade student in Mrs. Kierra’s art class, earned recognition in a 2026 art contest for her piece “New Year’s Treat,” created with pencil and watercolor. This achievement celebrates her early talent and promise as a young artist.
