LifeChanger of the Year Nominee Profile

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Cassi Kutzler

Position: 5th Grade Teacher
School: Rose Park Elementary School
School District: Billings Public Schools
City, State: Billings, MT

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Cassi Kutzler was nominated by her colleague, Erin Asleson. 

Cassi Kutzler is a LifeChanger because she is always making decisions that are in the best interest of her students. She goes above and beyond to ensure her learning environment for her students is top-tier. She offers kindness, accountability, and compassion within her classroom. Her students often say kind comments about her. Her previous students will come back to fifth grade and visit because they loved being in her classroom. Previous students often tell stories of all the fun learning they did while in her classroom. As a colleague, she offers great advice and always reminds others to do what is best for the students. She offers advice in a kind and compassionate manner. She is willing to take risks and be bold with her decisions and teaching methods. Her students are so lucky to have her as their teacher!

Comments (5)

Katie Tatum Posted 5 months ago

Cassi Kutzler is a LifeChanger because of the relationships she builds with students. She has a knack for making them feel seen, heard, and like they belong. Her teaching style is inclusive and engaging, making her classroom a fun place to be. Cassi usually has sparkles in her eyes as she goes about her day, which naturally draws students and staff members to her.

Jolene Posted 6 months ago

Cassi is a wonderful teacher and genuinely cares about each of her students and does what’s best for them.

Sydney Holte Posted 6 months ago

Cassi is a great teacher for so many reasons! She continually creates a positive classroom culture where her students feel heard, safe, and loved. Year after year she strives to create a community where her students can be loved for being themselves. She is not only a great teacher but also a great colleague to work with because of her caring, positive, and down to earth personality.

Corina Kouba Posted 6 months ago

Watching Cassi teach has been truly inspiring. She does an incredible job creating a positive and engaging learning environment. Her students clearly love being in her classroom and enjoy learning with her. The joy, enthusiasm, and sense of community she builds are evident every time you are around her students.

Tiffany Rodriguez Posted 6 months ago

Cassi Kutzler is a LifeChanger because she always puts her students first. She goes above and beyond to create a positive, fun learning environment filled with kindness, accountability, and compassion. As a colleague, Cassi offers thoughtful, student-centered advice and models innovative teaching. Her dedication and compassion truly change lives, and her students are lucky to have her.