I have an interview tomorrow for an AG/Science position. I have a degree in business management, but don't enjoy what I do. Long story short I took the steps needed to become a teacher (Generalist 4-8). I found this position and figured what the heck and sent the principal an e-mail and got an interview set up. The kicker is that I had no intentions of teaching this subject from the get go so I'm all that familiar with it. It seems like something I'd enjoy, because I want to teach something science related. I know there are a few AG teachers on here so I was wondering if I could get some feed back about the job, or any other general info you're willing to dish out. I've already spoke with the previous teacher and got a good fill on what all is involved, but any other info is always welcomed! Thanks!!
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There are 2 type of ag teachers in texas. My only advise is don't be the one whose only objective is the stock shows. My high school Ag teacher was a stock show junkie and if you didn't show animals you spent your class time watching CMT all day.Comment
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Do you know what classes they offer in their ag program? I'm an Ag. Science teacher and might be able to help you out if I had a little info on the classes.Comment
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I taught Ag for a few years. It was hard work and I put in lots of hours. I grew up in the Ag program and was still shocked with all the things that I was responsible for.Comment
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This, the sad thing is though that now a lot of districts only want results at shows and FFA events. They do not look at the overall learning of each and every student.Originally posted by Jaspro View PostComment
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I know they offer some wildlife management type of class, some intro to ag, showing animals, teach hunter safety and boater safety, they also have a pretty big meat processing set up they have going on as well. Walk in freezer, the works. He said they usually do about 150 deer a season..Originally posted by tsu1998 View PostComment
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I loved teaching ag. Last year I moved into a campus admin job. Teaching ag is more then being in a classroom. If you do it right plan on countless hours with students. Checking projects and going to stockshows is only the beginning. You will train lde and cde teams (my favorite part) practicing everyday afterschool, take them to contest every weekend in the spring, attend booster club meetings, mange barns, a shop, greenhouse, fundraisers, take students to ffa conventions in the summer, banquets, manage record books, help students apply for degrees, help students do research projects, and many other task that make the job worth every minute.
If your not willing to put in the time with your students don't take the job. It is without doubt one of the most rewarding jobs you will find. Feel free to give me a call if you would like. 512 586 8531Comment
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I took many of the classes from Mr. Willis when he was teaching in Nederland. I know that the intro course covered some basic welding and metal skills. It was the precursor to metal fab and welding. Wildlife management was a good. Ouse although I already had boater and hunter safety so I didn't benefit from that but I did learn a lot of other stuff in that class. I was not in meat processing but I had several friends that were and they loved it. One of them worked at Eaton Meats for a long time during high school and college. I don't know what help that I have been but I would think that you would need to get TPWD certified as an instructor for hunter and boater safety. Familiarizing yourself with OSHA safety standards beforehand would probably put on a good impression that you would focus on student safety. If you took any ag classes in school, tell them about the course and ways that you would incorporate your experiences into the curriculum. As a business major, you could talk about how you would prepare the students for learning skills to apply to a career and business one day. I know that I may be rambling but if you need anything don't hesitate to ask.Comment
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I didn't take any Ag classes in high school lol nor am I very familiar with an Ag program. It just seemed like something that I may enjoy. I shall pray about it and let God lead me in the right direction.Comment
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I thought I was going to become an Ag teacher for a long time. I am wondering how you recieved your Ag teacher cert with a Business Degree though? I am almost certain you must have your B.S in Ag Science or Animal Science to gain your certifiacation.
I still consider giving it a try everyonce in a while. I was very involved in Ag in High School. I love the showing part and CDE teams more than anything when I was younger.
I will be honest and admit Jaspro is correct about there being two different kinds of Ag teachers and I wanted to be the one that was mainly about the stock yards which is why I decided to try something else out of college.Comment
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I don't have my cert, that's the thing I was saying I just sent the principal an e-mail about it and told him I'd take the steps needed to get certified if need be. I don't think you have to have a background in Ag Science or Animal Science? I could be wrong though.Originally posted by James View PostComment
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