Ag Ed Universities

Kirby Schmidt

Dr. Kirby Schmidt

University of Minnesota Dr. Kirby Schmidt Teaching Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota What is your chosen profession? I am a teacher educator. I coach, mentor, and design learning experiences to help better prepare a new generation of educators. What is your favorite part of this work with Teach Ag? We are all here because of […]

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Dr. Kristin Kovar

Associate Professor Dr. Kristin Kovar Agricultural Education at Southwest Minnesota State University What is your chosen profession? I prepare future Ag teachers. This entails teaching a variety of courses and guiding students through the process. What is your favorite part of this work with Teach Ag? My favorite part of my work is the interactions

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Dr. Amy Smith

Associate Professor & Program Leader, Agricultural Education Dr. Amy Smith University of Minnesota – Twin Cities What is your chosen profession? I am an agricultural teacher educator at the University of Minnesota, where I prepare educators to teach agriculture, food, and natural resource (AFNR) topics across various contexts and settings. I am also the Director

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Dr. Mike Martin

Assistant Professor Dr. Mike Martin University of Minnesota – Crookston What is your chosen profession? I am the Assistant Professor of Agricultural Education at the University of Minnesota, Crookston What is your favorite part of this work with Teach Ag? My passion is building teachers and making agricultural education impactful for all students. What’s your

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Mary Buschette

Director of Alumni & Constituent Relations Mary Buschette College of Food, Agricultural & Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) What is your chosen profession? In my role I encourage, support and facilitate connections with and among alumni, students and constituents and CFANS. What is your favorite part of this work with Teach Ag? Collaborating with the Teach

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