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Fossil Ridge High School
5400 Ziegler Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
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Melissa Vasa

Students with last names A-B, ELL students


Email: ​mediaz@psdschools.org
Phone: 970-488-6345
Office location: West Wing
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Biographical Sketch:

Melissa Vasa is the West Wing Counselor for students in grades 9-12 with last names beginning with A-B, ELL students,  and students working with Integrated Services case manager Kay Jackson.

Melissa joined the FRHS Counseling Team in 2005, after graduating from Colorado State University with a Master’s in School Counseling.  Prior to that she taught High School Spanish and French in Loveland.  She is passionate about supporting students in reaching their highest potential, and is proud to be a SaberCat! 

Beyond counseling, Melissa loves spending time with her family and being a mom to her two elementary aged boys. 

Educational Background: 
Psychology, BS
School Counseling, MA

Favorite Quote: 
"You’re imperfect, and you’re wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.” Brene Brown
 
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you.  What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” Jane Goodall
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​Fossil Ridge High School
5400 Ziegler Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
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