FOSSIL RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
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Matt Murphy

Students with last names Fo-Ha and Integrated Services caseload

Email: mmurphy@psdschools.org
Phone: 970-488-6338

​Office location: North Wing
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Biographical Sketch:
This will be my 11th year as a counselor at Fossil Ridge and 14th as a high school counselor.  This will also be my 6th year teaching the Student Ambassadors leadership class.

I am originally from the Chicago area and have lived in Colorado for 13 years.  I am a fan of all Chicago sports teams but especially the Cubs.  Thank goodness they finally won the World Series!  I received my Bachelor’s Degree from Illinois State University and my Master’s Degree from Concordia University Chicago.  I have been married to my wife Nicole for 19 years and I have two children.  My son Josh will be a 9th grader here at Fossil and my daughter Eliza will be a 6th grader at Preston.

Educational Background: 
I received my Bachelor's of Science in Sociology from Illinois State University in 1996. I then attended Concordia University River Forest in Chicago where I earned a Master's of Arts in School Counseling in 2003.

Why I enjoy teaching: 
 I enjoy working with high school students because I love helping them start to learn more about who they are and what is important to them.  I also really enjoy helping students to explore their options for after they graduate.

Interests & Hobbies: 
When I am not working I enjoy mountain biking, road riding and going on bike tours with my friends.  In fact, two years ago I rode from Portland to San Francisco with Mr. Peterson and Ms. Fries.  I also enjoy spending time with my family, gardening, skiing and traveling with my family.    

What I love about my school: 
Fossil Ridge is a great place to be! It is a very supportive and caring atmosphere where students have some great opportunities to learn.
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​Fossil Ridge High School
5400 Ziegler Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528

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    • Exploring College Options >
      • Big Future
      • College Terms & Definitions
      • Colleges that Change Lives
      • International University Admissions
      • Niche.com
      • Upcoming college visits
      • Xello
    • Applying for College >
      • Coalition Application
      • Common Application
      • FRHS School Profile
      • Transferology
      • Virtual College Tours
    • Transcript Requests
    • Paying for College >
      • College Opportunity Fund (COF)
      • Financial Aid Terms & Definitions
      • Going Merry
      • Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
      • Financial Aid
    • Concurrent Enrollment >
      • ASCENT
      • PSD concurrent enrollment info
    • College Reps
  • Career
    • Career Information Links
    • PSD Future Ready
    • Trade & Technical Programs
    • Work Based Learning (PSD)
    • Xello
  • Social & Emotional
  • Wellness Center (Virtual)
  • Course Guide
  • Enrollment
    • Classof2027
  • Contact
    • Want to Tour Fossil?