Willingness to learn new things and admit when you are wrong. Doing what’s right even when no one is watching (because everyone is watching). What specific skills are important to being successful in this profession? A strong work ethic to drive you to get the jobs done. Assume the best, get mad later if you have to, but save yourself from the embarrassment. Also, DON’T get angry and jump to conclusions or shoot your mouth off/send an email without knowing the facts. You have to be able to roll with the punches and come up with ideas to handle whatever challenges come your way. What personal qualities or abilities do you think are important to being successful in this profession? Creativity & flexibility. Get that solid first, then tackle the teams and make extra effort on projects. Your classroom needs to be your priority in your first few years as an ag educator. What advice would you give a novice teacher entering this profession in 2015? Select a program that you can be successful and happy in, because your work is your second family and marriage. I could have avoided some complaints, arguments and frustration had I started making flyers for every little thing earlier. They want flyers and notes to explain everything. What have you learned thus far in your teaching career that you wish you would have known when you first began teaching? Parents like papers. It’s also a challenge managing the time in my day for all the additional projects, paperwork, and classroom needs. What is your biggest challenge as an ag educator? Time management, it’s a constant struggle to dedicate time to my profession and personal life. What do you love most about being an ag educator? I get paid to teach students about things I love like food, wine, flowers, and animals.
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