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Co-curriculars & Students’ High School Experience

As part of my graduate program to earn my Master’s Degree in Education, I completed a research project. I learned a lot from the my project and the responses that I collected, so I wanted to take a moment to share some of my project highlights: As a Career and Technical Education Teacher, co-curricular activities are an integral part of an effective program. co-curricular activities, … Continue reading Co-curriculars & Students’ High School Experience

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Agriculture, Food for Thought

Hey, Burger King… We need to talk about Beef and Sustainability.

Hey Burger King, I just saw your latest advertisement that includes Mason Ramsey singing about methane released from cattle, and all I can say is, “WE NEED TO TALK.” We need to sit down and have a conversation about beef and sustainability. And, when we have this conversation, we need to include and engage ALL of the experts including scientists, nutritionists, and especially, farmers. In … Continue reading Hey, Burger King… We need to talk about Beef and Sustainability.

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4-H, Agriculture, Education, FFA, Food for Thought

No Fair? Here’s 4 Ways to go “On with the Show”

My County Fair and State Fair have always been a highlight of my summer. While my heart hurts when I hear of another fair cancellation due to COVID-19, I know these tough decisions are made with the entire community’s best interest in mind. At the end of the day, I want to ensure everyone is healthy and safe, and I want the fair to continue … Continue reading No Fair? Here’s 4 Ways to go “On with the Show”

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Education, Food for Thought

COVID-19… Sparking thoughts and considerations

We all know that COVID-19 has majorly changed our schedules, activities and daily lifestyles. From where we go and gather to how we shop and travel, everything is experiencing changes!  As someone new to the “teacher-side” of the education world, I wanted to take a minute to share some of the thoughts that have been wrapping my brain this week. We rely on the education … Continue reading COVID-19… Sparking thoughts and considerations

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Agriculture, Food for Thought

Did you grow up on a farm? #It’sComplicated… My First Generation Removed Story

I LOVE agriculture! Therefore, inevitably, when people first meet me, they ask “so, you grew up on a farm?” Well, that’s complicated… The condensed answer is: “No, I didn’t grow up on a farm.” But, that’s NOT the full answer. So, here’s a little #RealTalk for you. While my dad was a dairy farmer, we actually lived in the middle of Janesville (a city of … Continue reading Did you grow up on a farm? #It’sComplicated… My First Generation Removed Story

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