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Matthew Crutchfield
![“I love working with students, that's why I decided on being a high school teacher. I was going to go the University route, but it's a different feel[ing]. Working with students is what makes it fun, keeps it alive, keeps me, trying to connect with students about my passion with ancient Rome and Greece and how they overlap, and how the stuff we do in class impacts their lives. That's kind of the goal I have, is having them see themselves, students in this larger scope of history from 2000 years ago, and how you're part of that now. ”
- Matthew Crutchfield, CHS Latin teacher](https://www.chsglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/image2-3-e1757531718144-1200x872.jpg)
“I love working with students, that’s why I decided on being a high school teacher. I was going to go the University route, but it’s a different feel[ing]. Working with students is what makes it fun, keeps it alive, keeps me, trying to connect with students about my passion with ancient Rome and Greece and how they overlap, and how the stuff we do in class impacts their lives. That’s kind of the goal I have, is having them see themselves, students in this larger scope of history from 2000 years ago, and how you’re part of that now. ”
– Matthew Crutchfield, CHS Latin teacher
– Matthew Crutchfield, CHS Latin teacher
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About the Contributor
Raphi Kepecs, Reporter
Pronouns: he/him
Grade: 10
Years on staff: 1
What’s your go-to karaoke song? “Reality” by Lost Frequencies
What’s a small thing that instantly makes your day better? Hanging out with friends.
What are some of your favorite hobbies? Some of my favorite hobbies are Playing tennis, reading, and hanging out with friends.