They allowed me to attend, even though I can’t claim the
title of “Agricultural Educator” quite yet.
The National Association of Agricultural Educators Convention was
awesome and really opened my eyes to some of my own views and ideas and
highlighted areas of growth- and of course lit the flame even higher in my
excitement to be in the classroom. It is
one of those conferences that you know others have LOVED- so you can’t wait to
go, that was me, and I don’t regret it.
It’s a tough job, but
it’s not about you- so put on your sassy pants and deal with it.
This is a combination of many quotes I heard from Rachel
Sauvola, an agriculture teacher from Wisconsin.
Her workshop about delegation and utilizing community support and
resources reminded me that no matter how nervous/unsure I am, I can do this
job- and there are people that WANT to support me and my future students.
Inquiry Takes Practice
I LOVE new resources and ideas and attending Future
Agriscience Teacher Symposium as well as other inquiry based workshops provided
me with supplies, content and cool stools to implement these new ideas. The inquiry model and labs are two things I
will use during my student teaching experience as I try to move students toward
more student centered learning.
Who & Why
Professional development is extremely important and as a
learner- I love it, and can’t get enough.
I am thankful that Penn State’s Center for Professional Personnel
Development, the Pennsylvania Association of Agricultural Educators and Teach
Ag! Society choose to support students like us- as well as the Future
Agriscience Teacher Symposium sponsored by CHS, Growth Energy and DuPont
Pioneer! Thanks for letting me grow alongside some of my greatest mentors and greatest teachers in the country!
