Mike Rasmussen

social studies teacher, cross-country/track enthusiast, life-long learner, seeking to bring positive change to our world.

[Mike Rasmussen @running_ras]

Thank you @Greg_Martin_ for providing this week’s quote for my students! Grateful for your ability to inspire and build capacity in others!

[Mike Rasmussen @running_ras]

Some fun experiments in Psych class to kick off our Sensation/Perception unit!

[Mike Rasmussen @running_ras]

Thankful Thursday shoutout goes to @robreetz for investing in the lives of so many teachers. I’ll always be grateful that I had the opportunity to work for you!

[Mike Rasmussen @running_ras]

Great card simulation highlighting the frustrations and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation!

[Mike Rasmussen @running_ras]

Thanks @PeteCarroll for providing the Quote of the week this week! #winforever

[Mike Rasmussen @running_ras]

Wrapping up the Semester with a problem solving, mystery activity

[Mike Rasmussen @running_ras]

Nice job playing Battleship preparing for our Final Exam in US Government!

[Mike Rasmussen @running_ras]

Working hard analyzing primary sources to determine if Galileo should be considered a “heretic” or not

[Mike Rasmussen @running_ras]

Great job completing a card sort on the Enlightenment today!!

[Prof. Feynman @ProfFeynman]

Students don't need a perfect teacher. Students need a happy teacher, who's gonna make them excited to come to school and grow a love for learning.

[Mike Rasmussen @running_ras]

Fun to see this group of students engaged in a “What is it” activity to begin our discussion of the Scientific Revolution

[Prof. Feynman @ProfFeynman]

Feynman Lessons for Excellence:
• Starve you distractions, feed your focus.
• Set Goals.
• Read every day.
• Time is non-refundable. Use it with intention.
• Have a vision.
• Live inspired.
• If you don't go after it, you won't have it.
• Make mistakes and pursue failure.

[Prof. Feynman @ProfFeynman]

If you're the smartest person in the room, then you're in the wrong room. 🧠

[Mike Rasmussen @running_ras]

“Connect to protect” love seeing students collaborating with each other and engaged with the Question of the Day!

[Prof. Feynman @ProfFeynman]

Don't be impressed by money, followers, degrees, and titles.
Be impressed by kindness, integrity, humility, and generosity.

[Mike Rasmussen @running_ras]

Congrats Coach Pauly! Love your commitment to the sport and inspiring your players to “be the best version of themselves” each day!

[Benilde-St. Margaret's @bsmredknights]

Last night, BSM Boys’ Hockey head coach Ken Pauly captured his 500th win on the ice! Congratulations on this amazing achievement, Coach Pauly! #BSMproud ❤️🏒🏆

[Teacher2Teacher @teacher2teacher]

How do you brighten those tougher teaching days? T @MsHereth has begun writing thank-you notes to Ss! #TeachPos #RelationshipsMatter

[Mike Rasmussen @running_ras]

Great community building activity to come back from break and have our kids create a list of all the commonalities shared with peers!

[Mike Rasmussen @running_ras]

Thanks @DanielPink for sharing insights and the latest research on how to effectively “move others” in “To Sell is Human.” A must read for everyone!

[Mike Rasmussen @running_ras]

Once a Red Knight. Always a Red Knight. Don’t let this opportunity pass by!

[Benilde-St. Margaret's @bsmredknights]

At BSM, we’re ringing in the New Year by hosting an Open House on Monday, January 6 from 6 - 8 :30 p.m.! Register your future Red Knight today, and learn why families continue to choose the BSM experience. https://t.co/kFFDef4P4b ❤️