Associate Professor & Program Leader, Agricultural Education
Dr. Amy Smith
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 of the Minnesota AFNR Teacher Induction Program (TIP).
What is your favorite part of this work with Teach Ag?
My favorite part of working with Minnesota Teach Ag is working with passionate colleagues and stakeholders to improve and enhance agricultural education. We have such a demand for school-based agricultural educators, and I love being part of efforts to meet that demand!
What’s your favorite AFNR pathway?
Animal Systems
Ask me about:
Ask me about teacher licensure pathways, scholarships and loan forgiveness, professional development opportunities, teacher induction, and program planning.
