FIELD NOTES
Cassidy Neal
Growing up in Western Kentucky, I was constantly surrounded by agriculture; however, I did not grow up on a farm. My first real experiences in agriculture began in high school through FFA. Since that time, I fell in love with agriculture in every way. I wanted to share my curiosity and love for agriculture with others; thus, I decided to teach. I am now a middle school agriculture teacher at Gladeville Middle School in middle Tennessee. Welcome to my teaching journey full of curiosity, learning, and, of course, agriculture.
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PERSONAL PROFILE
Get To Know Me
I am in my first year of teaching. I am thankful to be at the brand new Gladeville Middle School where I will be teaching middle school agriculture to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. I just recently graduated from Murray State University with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with a focus on agricultural education and a specialized certification in chemistry. To prepare myself for teaching, I have participated in a variety of experiences studying agriculture beyond the classroom. I joined a handful of agriculture clubs in college ranging from the Collegiate Farm Bureau to Agriculture Ambassadors. I had the opportunity to Study Abroad in Hungary to study the differences in international and domestic agriculture. Loving my experience abroad, I took the opportunity to complete three weeks of my student teaching in Corozal, Belize before completing my student teaching experience at Caldwell County High School in Kentucky. Besides studying abroad, I have also had the opportunity to intern with National FFA for a semester and with US Representative Comer in Washington DC in summer 2018.
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Besides learning about agriculture, I enjoy hiking, camping, and doing anything outside with my friends, family, and dog, Sadie. I also enjoy reading young adult fiction, painting watercolor animals, and watching "Criminal Minds" on Netflix. In September, I will be getting married to my fiance, Andrew.
WORK EXPERIENCE
My Career
HUTSON SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE STUDENT WORKER
May 2015 - December 2018
As a student worker in the Hutson School of Agriculture Dean's office, I planned and executed public events for the Hutson School of Agriculture, coordinated the Master's program files and schedules, and managed the Dean's office duties. As a student worker at the Arboretum, I help to plan and execute the Arboretum and Pullen Farm public events and maintain the Pullen Farm, greenhouse, and Arboretum grounds.
NATIONAL FFA CDE/LDE INTERN
July 2017-November 2017
During my time as a CDE/LDE Intern, I helped 26 committees plan the 2017 National FFA Convention. I was responsible for managing the event inventories, student waivers, event schedules, and communicated with the committees to plan the 2017 convention.
FOOD, LAND, AND PEOPLE (FLP) EDUCATOR
2011-2015
As a volunteer for the Calloway County Conservation Office during high school, I delivered agriculture literacy lessons to elementary classrooms and other small groups. I also helped to design some of the lessons, constructed the visual aids, and helped with reporting feedback about the program.
FALL ON THE FARM STAFF
2011-2018
While working the event held by the Hutson School of Agriculture every September, I have had the chance to lead student, classroom, and community tours. I also recruited volunteers, planned station activities, and supervised exhibition booths.
CHEMISTRY 105 TEACHER'S ASSISTANT
January 2019 - May 2019
As a teacher's assistant for the Chemistry 105 course at Murray State University, I assisted the professor in creating materials, writing exam questions, and guest lecturing during his absences.
CONGRESSMAN JAMES COMER AGRICULTURE FELLOWSHIP INTERN
July 2018 - August 2018
During the internship with Congressman Comer's office, I had the opportunity to attend numerous congressional briefings, hearings, and meetings regarding agricultural topics. I was also able to communicate with the constituents of Kentucky's 1st district and provide guided tours of the US Capitol building.
Albert Einstein
"I have no special talents, I am only passionately curious."
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