Summary 2023 — South Carolina

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Innovative Programming

1. We implemented Volunteer Workshops. Volunteers come to the workshop to learn how to volunteer with the mobile ag lab. They also are taught and given lesson kits with all materials so they can volunteer in classrooms in their areas.
2. We began our AITC Ambassador program. Teachers that attended my summer workshops were able to apply to become an ambassador. I chose 4 teachers. They serve as a social media "influencer" using AITC resources as well as any other ag resources. They get paid monthly and also have other activities they can do to earn other incentives.

Major Program Impacts or Outcomes

Not reported for 2023

Program Leader Biosketch

I earned my undergraduate degree from Clemson University in Agricultural Education. I then attended Converse College to earn my Masters of Arts in Teaching Elementary Education. I began teaching elementary school. During this time, I completed a second masters in Masters of Education in Literacy as well as my National Board Certification in Literacy. I taught elementary education for 12 years. I took over the role of Director of Ag in the Classroom in August 2022.