My Interests Page





"One hundred years from now

it will not matter what my bank account was,

what sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove.

But, the world may be a better place

because I made a difference

in the life of a teen." -- Forest E. Witcraft



Pictured above are former student Michael and myself atop the Eiffel Tower, Paris.

Hello Parents, my name is Chris Mygatt. It is my honor to be your child's teacher, and it is a privilege I take very seriously. I feel that teaching is the best way to make a positive difference in the world. While I'll certainly be holding your student to high academic standards, I feel that among the most important lessons I will teach are how to value oneself, how to be compassionate to others, how to be accountable, and how to grow as a person. I feel it is important to connect with students while raising the academic bar and helping them see that they are capable of rising to higher academic achievements. Realizing this goal will often build confidence in other areas of their life, as well. I look forward to a partnership with you, and hope to make a meaningful difference in the life of your child.

Pictured above and right are my husband Cliff, our daughter Heather and myself at Heather's graduation from UW with her Masters Degree in Museology in 2008.


My Education



Teaching teenagers is my chosen profession, and I love it.

I graduated with my Bacholor's degree from the University of Washington (link to UW), and have a Masters Degree in Education. I am endorsed to teach in the Humanities in the State of Washington grades 5-9, English Grades 5-12, and Social Studies grades 5-12.

Pictured here are myself, Heather, and my husband Cliff, all wearing our academic hoods at Heather's graduation from UW with her Masters Degree in 2008.





Teaching Awards



I came to CKSD in the 2004/2005 school year. I was nominated in the spring of 2007, 2008 and 2009 by parents for the Golden Acorn Award, recognizing excellence in service to children.

Nominated in 2008 by colleagues for Outstanding Educator of the Year Award.

Note: Educators who were very much more deserving than I received these awards with my hearty congratulations : )

Pictured at right are Mrs. Mygatt (in turquoise and pink) leading students representing different ethnicities from around the globe during the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Assembly, 2009. At the end of the assembly we joined hands, raised them up and shouted together, "Be The Change!" from Gandhi's quote, "Be the change you wish to see in the world." This quote stays on my front chalk board all year long in large letters. I believe deeply in being the change of which Gandhi spoke; this is why I teach.

Activities I Enjoy

Working out helps keep my stress low, and my positive energy high. I enjoy weight-lifting, cardio workouts, Yoga and Meditation for a quiet mind and a strong body. I also enjoy kayaking, downhill skiing, boating, and Mariners baseball.

Pictured below: I enjoy kayaking below my home on Sinclair Inlet in Port Orchard, skiing with some of my students at Crystal Mountain, boating in the San Juan Islands, and Fan Fest 2009 with my husband Cliff, and our daughter, Heather, in the M's Dugout. Now that Raul Ibanez is gone, I predict that my new favorite "M" will be new pitcher Tyler Walker.







































My Family

I am in my mid-forties. My husband, Cliff, and I have a daughter, Heather, who graduated from the University of Washington, with her Masters' Degree in Museum Studies. Our daughter-by-choice, Andrea, is working on her Masters Degree at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.

My husband Cliff is a retired U.S. Naval officer, who brought us to lovely Kitsap County, and our cozy, 70 year-old English Tudor cottage home on a hill overlooking Sinclair Inlet. Cliff spent his career on submarines, submarine tenders, and air craft carriers.

Cliff and I have three cats. From top to bottom are Moira (MOY-rah), our eight year-old English short-hair Calico; MaryAnn, our five year-old gray/brown and black tabby; and Karana (Ka-RAH-nah), our thirteen year-old blue-cream Persian. Also pictured here are Cliff and I in Paris, spring of 2008, with the CK Kids Travel group.




















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