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Spring 2008 Student Teachers

Here is the Spring 2008 class of Tarleton State University student teachers. Please feel free to browse their resumes and contact them if you see they will fit your agricultural science program needs.  

GINA AKE: Enthusiasm and patience are qualities that portray her.   A diverse background in agriculture that includes cattle, sheep and horses, has been refined thru years of ranching.  As a caring individual, she has an understanding of students that emerge with interaction. A learner centered brain based environment is where she will excel.  As a graduate, she steps into high school teaching with a unique background.  Her teaching career began almost 6 years ago as an Emergency Medical Technician instructor with Central Texas College of Killeen.  She holds a current Paramedic certification as well as a TDH instructor’s certification.  She would love to become an asset to any school large or small.

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VANESSA ALFARO : After completing four years of college, she is extremely excited to begin her career as an educator. Being raised in an urban and then a rural environment, she is well rounded in different aspects of agriculture that impact our daily lives. Vanessa’s patience, hard work, and persistence are exhibited through her learner-centered and activity-based lessons. She looks forward to being a part of the future of agriculture.

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ANTHONY BEGGS: I am confident that my experience as an agricultural producer will enhance my abilities as an educator through knowledge, work ethic, and experience. As a former peanut producer and current cattle producer, I am aware of the skills and abilities required to succeed in the agricultural industry in today’s modern world. Combined with my experience and education, I feel I can lead students to success through experiential learning, brain-based activities, and participation in agricultural tasks.

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SARA BEST:

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J. CARSEN BEVEL:

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SHAYLA BOLES:

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LINDSEY DUNN: Lindsey was a very active member of her high school FFA chapter.  As an officer for three years, she played an important role in planning meetings, conducting Greenhand camps, and preparing for chapter activities.  Through her experiences, she learned leadership, responsibility, teamwork, and the importance of planning and preparation.  She has also had experience in a wide variety of agricultural areas including, welding, animal science, plant science, floriculture, and production agriculture.  All of these experiences helped prepare her to become an agricultural educator and FFA advisor.

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CORTNEY HOPPER:

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COREY JACKSON:

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JENNIFER KEEL:

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JAMES KIMMEY: James considers himself a facilitator of learning, rather than a traditionalist teacher. He finds that prompting students to work together to learn from each other is, oftentimes, more effective than me explaining concepts, procedures, or ideas. James engages students in research, so they can learn for themselves. He also has students work collaboratively in laboratory situations. Students with high achievement levels in these areas grasp concepts quickly, while inexperienced students learn more efficiently when their peers teach them. With his philosophy, classroom management becomes easier. Students learn their decisions will affect their ultimate performance. His philosophy fosters attributes such as strong work ethic, working well with others, self-motivation, and producing quality work of which students are proud.  James had quite an extensive Supervised Agricultural Experience Program in high school.  He raised all species of livestock, other than poultry, which earned him his American FFA Degree.

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BRIAN LESLEY:

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LANDIN MATHISON:

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CHARLA MUEHLSTEIN: Ms. Muehlstein is very excited about starting her career as an agricultural educator.  Her enjoyment of nature and learning has accelerated her passion for teaching students.  She is a very patient, kind person who looks forward to facilitating students in the agricultural field.  Her background includes exhibiting livestock throughout high school, and participating in several Career Development and Leadership Development Events. Ms. Muehlstein is always eager to learn new material and meet new people.

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STANLEY "TREY" PSENCIK:

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LINCOLN ROBINSON:

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RYAN STRUZYK: Passionate is the best way to describe Mr. Struzyk as he begins his teaching career. Combining his education at Tarleton State University with his background in the construction and engineering industries, Mr. Struzyk is able to bring real-world experiences into the classroom. His educational background includes but is not limited to Agriculture Mechanics, Animal Science, Agriculture Engineering, and Horticulture. Through his enthusiasm for his profession, students are able to appreciate the field of Agriculture Science. He believes that keeping students engaged is the key to student success and classroom management.

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