Keith Rankins

• Position: Teacher
• Degrees & Alma Mater: associate’s degree from San Jacinto College; industrial education from Lamar State College
• School Activities: Construction
• Years at Caney Creek: 3 
• Years Teaching: 15

How would other people describe your high-school self?

They would describe me as fun and smart.

Was there a career you wanted to pursue OR pursued before teaching?

Automotive technician and engineering technician

Tell us about how you got into teaching.

 I wanted to help students learn a trade.

What do you do outside of school for fun? Why?

 I travel, go to car shows, just because it’s fun.

When people get to know you, what are they most surprised to learn about you?

That I used to be a very good baseball player.

Who is someone you are thankful for and why?

 I am thankful for my wife because she supports my decisions.

What advice would you give to your younger self?

Learn different things, don’t be afraid to make changes, and save money while you are young.

What do you hope to be remembered for?

Being a good person and teacher.

What’s on your bucket list? What aspirations do you have for the future?

I want to tour Europe.

Favorites

• Food:  Mexican, Country cooking
• Restaurant:  Longhorn Steakhouse, La Casita Mexican Restaurant
• Music: A wide variety of genres
• TV Show: NCIS
• Movie: Action movies, too many to list
• Book: The Bible
• Teacher:  Mrs. Johnston – 2nd grade