Awards

Excellence in Teaching About Agriculture Awards

Are you a Florida teacher who uses agriculture to teach the state standards? If so, you are eligible for Florida Agriculture in the Classroom’s Excellence in Teaching About Agriculture Award. Winners win a trip to the National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference, in 2024 the conference will be in Salt Lake City, UT, June 24-27. This is your chance to brag about all the great things you are doing in your classroom!

There will be 2 state winners and from there we will pick an overall winner. If you have any questions email Becky Sponholtz at sponholtz@agtag.org.

The overall winner will receive a $500 honorarium and the other winner will receive $250.

APPLICATION WINDOW WILL CLOSE JANUARY 15, 2024, at end of day.

2024 Florida Excellence in Teaching About Agriculture Award Application

Name*

Email*

Cell Phone Number*

Address
School Name*

School Address*
School Phone Number*

Grade level(s) you teach this school year:*

Subject(s) you teach this school year:*

Average number of students you teach a year.*

Number of years you have been teaching.*

Number of years teaching at current school.*

Select the category in which you are submitting this application.*
Position/School Name/Dates of Employment
This section is for positions you held before your current teaching position. If none leave blank.
Institution(s)/Graduation Year(s)/Degree(s) or Certification(s)
List the awards and honors you have received (education and non-education).
List professional organizations you are a member of.
One paragraph biographical sketch. (100-300 word count) This section is to tell us about you, your background in agriculture and how you got into teaching.*
This section is to tell us about you, your background in agriculture and how you got into teaching.
Educator Narrative (200-1,000 word count) In 200-1000 words please share how you integrate and instruct one or more of the following national agricultural literacy outcome themes in your classroom. How did you use the theme (or themes) to increase agricultural understanding? Please note on the first line of your narrative which theme(s) you are addressing: 1. Agriculture and the Environment 2. Plants and Animals for Food, Fiber & Energy 3. Food, Health, and Lifestyle 4. Science, Technology, Engineering & Math 5. Culture, Society, Economy & Geography*
In 200-1000 words please share how you integrate and instruct one or more of the following national agricultural literacy outcome themes in your classroom. How did you use the theme (or themes) to increase agricultural understanding? Please note on the first line of your narrative which theme(s) you are addressing: 1. Agriculture and the Environment 2. Plants and Animals for Food, Fiber & Energy 3. Food, Health, and Lifestyle 4. Science, Technology, Engineering & Math 5. Culture, Society, Economy & Geography

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Past Winners

2024

Ray Cruze – Roosevelt Academy

2022

Shelly Miller – Gove Elementary School (Overall Florida Winner)
Alyson McCullough – Hilliard Middle Senior High
Katrina Lynn – Southwest Middle School
Al Piotter – Trafalgar Middle School

2020

Mary Lynn Hess – Goldsboro Elementary Magnet School – 2021 National Excellence in Teaching About Agriculture Award
- Award Video
Susan Hahn – Pine Jog Elementary
Cheryl Pahl – Hunter’s Green Elementary
Carley Dyal – Keystone Height’s Jr/Sr High School

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2019

Millennia Gardens Elementary School Eco Club – National Excellence in About Agriculture Winner
- Award Video
Deb Walker
Suzette Gagnon

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2018

Jacqueline Holmes – National Excellence in Teaching About Agriculture Winner
Amanda Ellis
Kaitlin Van Heusen

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Awards

Excellence in Teaching About Agriculture Awards

2024 Florida Excellence in Teaching About Agriculture Award Application

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