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When You Stick a Girl in Quarantine

When you stick a girl in Quarantine you'd be amazed what she can accomplish! With all of my extra time on my hands I've found many ways only a future Ag teacher would enjoy to keep busy. First I began my quarantine by helping my family to build a barn, from framing, pouring concrete, and wiring. I've made good use of my time learning from my dad and gaining Ag mechanics knowledge. Not only was I learning hands on along side my family but I also enrolled in the National Safe Tractor Driving course through Penn State Extension and became a certified instructor! Along with safe tractor driving, I have been working on a forestry course to broaden my horizons. I've enjoyed learning about the importance of the forest ABCs as well as wildlife ecology. I cannot wait to share this knowledge with my students some day, taking them out to the forest and having the opportunity to identify trees on their own! Along with all of the new things I have learned throughout this time, I

House Hunters: Student Teaching Center Edition

Hi Everyone!    I thought I would take the time to update you on my Ag Ed journey through all of the craziness that has happened over the past couple of weeks. This semester as many of you know started out for me joining class via Zoom. As the semester has gone on it seems as though unfortunately many of my peers are also attending college via Zoom just like I have been! Before this huge transition I was lucky enough to visit two schools in person, I am thankful for the opportunity they both gave me! It was amazing to see all of the opportunities both programs offered to their students. From greenhouses, to shops, and student projects there were endless avenues for students to find what sparks their interests and explore.    Along with the amazing facilities, both schools offered my favorite part which was having the opportunity to get to know the students. Sharing their interests with me, their post high school plans as well as giving me a tour of their school were all things th