I became a teacher because I saw the impact some amazing teachers had on me as a student. I want to help make a difference in the lives of my students, help them find their passions and future career paths and develop leadership skills. I love agriculture and helping others, so what better career path for me than to become an agriculture teacher & FFA advisor! I love working with my students and making a difference in their lives, just like they have in mine.

My most memorable teaching experience is having pigs give birth in our class each year. It’s so fun to teach the students the entire life cycle, and get to have them be hands on in the birthing process to raising them to be fully grown! It’s my favorite lab we do each year.

I would use it to do a few things! I would love to be able to finish my master’s degree, along with be able to start a fund for my students to be able to get an FFA jacket if they need assistance. I would also love to be able to help students go on trips to National Convention and State Convention.