Legacy's May Teacher of the Month is Chris Rasmussen! Mr. Ras is loved by staff and students.
Here's a little information to help you get to know Mr. Rasmussen better -
What subjects do you teach?: Principles of Health Science and Principles of Exercise
Are you a club sponser?: I am a HOSA - Future Health Professionals Advisor.
How long have you been teaching?: This is my very first year at Tyler Legacy and fourth year teaching overall.
What is your favorite thing about Legacy?: Our students! Great schools cannot exist without great students, and I truly believe we have some of the greatest students at our school. Secondly, I enjoy our staff; I think we have a staff that is caring and committed to the excellence of our students.
Fun Fact(s)?:
I can whistle really well (LOL).
Teaching Philosophy?:
I am an influential, creative, driven, and passionate leader with a commitment to my students’, colleagues’, and school’s success. My core foundation as a man is built upon dedication and reliability of which I hope to pass on to my students. I owe it to our students, team, and school to bring vigor, loyalty, and consistency to the classroom every day. I aim to bring an open mind, positive attitude, and high expectations to inspire and nurture these traits among the people I share interactions with daily. I walk into my classroom every day with the intent of hearing, connecting with, and empowering all students. I aspire to be the voice in their head that whispers you can, when they think they cannot; the hand that steadies them when they fall, and the smile they see when they succeed or are having a bad day. People need someone to believe in them until they can believe in themselves. Students, our children, are no different. For them, I will be that someone. My teaching philosophy is simple: be what your students need you to be and be open to changing as they grow.
Congratulations Mr. Rasmussen! Legacy is lucky to have you!