William Murray Brish (September 6, 1906-June 1, 1999) was a leader in the implementation of closed-circuit instructional television in public school elementary classrooms. This interest came about because of his wide range of educational positions as a teacher and instructor, especially in the elementary and secondary schools in the state of Maryland. He held various positions as a director or superintendent in the education field in Maryland and other places. He also conducted specialized educational work around the world.