Ricky K. Murphy

Ricky Murphy, our CIS Executive Director, has worked with Thomasville City Schools for 8 years. Ricky knows what it takes to build relationships and is willing to go the extra mile to make everyone feel special. He is a graduate of East Davidson High School and received Associates of Arts degree from DCCC. Additionally, he earned a teaching degree at Salem College and a Master’s degree in Education Administration from Gardner Webb. He loves children and has been a classroom teacher for the past seven years.
Ricky wants to empower ALL students to succeed in school and in life. He feels that all children deserve a caring adult to help guide them on their path in life. He credits his choice of working in public service to his parents and his loving wife.
Outside of work he loves spending time with his family (four children and a grandson), playing golf, and re-purposing furniture. He is a very funny, loyal and dependable person. He can be counted on when times are tough. His talent of bringing joy and laughter makes everyone feel welcome. CIS is very fortunate to have him.
Ricky wants to empower ALL students to succeed in school and in life. He feels that all children deserve a caring adult to help guide them on their path in life. He credits his choice of working in public service to his parents and his loving wife.
Outside of work he loves spending time with his family (four children and a grandson), playing golf, and re-purposing furniture. He is a very funny, loyal and dependable person. He can be counted on when times are tough. His talent of bringing joy and laughter makes everyone feel welcome. CIS is very fortunate to have him.