I'm proud to be an alum of CHS and the FFA program where I served as an FFA Officer. I majored in Agricultural Biology earning my B.S. from CSU, Stanislaus, and then my Career Technical Education credential in Agriculture and Natural Resources. My field work included identifying crop pests and disease and using Integrated Pest Management techniques (IPM). I then served as Research Farm and Greenhouse Supervisor at Heinz Seed for four years. For the past eight years, I have been teaching at Calaveras High School, shaping the Agriscience Pathway comprising four courses, all of which satisfy A-G college requirements. Our CTE program at CHS caters to both college and workforce-bound students, bolstered by strong instructional and community support. CHS alumni have successfully pursued careers in agriculture and find our program prepared them well for college and work. Many of my students have achieved significant milestones, serving as FFA Officers at levels above their chapter, receiving state and national proficiency awards, and earning the American FFA Degree. We take great pride in providing quality education and career opportunities for CHS students in our pathways. 

Prior to teaching at CHS, I served as a 4-H Program Representative for UCCE, and worked with the Arkansas Cattlemen's Association post-college. Over the past two years, I've had the privilege of teaching here at CHS while assisting with my family's small cow/calf operation. I am thrilled that recently 22 out of 26 students achieved their Tier 1 Floral Certification after dedicating 2-3 years to floral design. Holding a CTE Certificate in Agriculture, my academic background includes an A.S. in Agricultural Science along with a B.S. in Animal Science and Agriculture Communication. It’s an honor to be part of the faculty at Calaveras High School, situated in a rural county where our special focus on agricultural pathways reflects the local job landscape, preparing students for careers in agriculture, business, and education.