Tessa Farrell

I love teaching because I get to spend everyday with great kids. I get the opportunity to help them become life ready not just college ready

Placed 90th

in their group

Thank you for supporting Tessa Farrell in this year's competition. Your donations and participation will benefit The Planetary Society in their mission to advance space exploration, inspire discovery, and empower the next generation of innovators.

 

Tell us why you became a teacher

I became a teacher, because I was taught by some of the most incredible agriculture educators who showed me how to be passionate about something. I decided to teach to give back to the FFA Organization that helped me become the woman I am today, and hopefully inspire young adults to take an interest in a career in agriculture. I am lucky enough to teach in rural California where real-world experience related to my subject area is so common. I am eager to keep growing as a young educator.

What would you do with the $25,000?

If I was to win the

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