Dr. Matthew Richey is a Spanish teacher and soccer coach at Blue Ridge School. He has lived in the Blue Ridge Mountains for most of his life. Before becoming a teacher, Dr. Richey cooked professionally for many years in the restaurant industry.

Matthew and his fiancee María currently live on campus with their rescue dog, Mona. They enjoy gardening, literature, and visiting local antique stores.

– PhD in Spanish, University of Virginia (2023)

– MA in Spanish, Virginia Tech (2015)

– BA in Spanish, Virginia Tech (2007)

– BS in Marketing, Virginia Tech (2007)