The DWHS new Ag teacher Ms. Fry is straight out of K-State and ready to start spreading the knowledge she has acquired. Ms. Fry is always happy and with a smile on her face. I put together a variety of questions to ask Ms. Fry so you can get to know her better! 

Q: What is your favorite song?

A: "I was Here" by Lady Antebellum

Q: Tell about your awards and interests in FFA.

A: In the FFA I was a member of the National FFA chorus, served as the chapter vice president and president, and served as the Southeast District Treasurer. 

I participated in several CDE’s and LDE’s throughout my FFA career. I was a State Extemporaneous Speaker, a State Officer Candidate, and received my American FFA Degree. I attended numerous contests and received numerous awards for public speaking, meats judging, and livestock judging. 

Q: What's your favorite part about teaching?

A: I enjoy helping students succeed. I like seeing a student smile when they have accomplished a goal of theirs.

Q: What's your degree?

A: I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Education with minors in International Agriculture and Animal Science. 

Q: How are you liking D-West?

A: I am really enjoying the atmosphere. The students, staff, and community are very wonderful to be around. 

Q: Where's your hometown?

A: Hiattville, Kan. I grew up on the family farm south of there. We raised cattle, sheep, and goats. We also had a large garden and grew lots of hay. Before my grandparents retired from farming, we also raised corn, soybeans, and wheat as a family. 

Q: Where did you attend high school? 

A: Uniontown High School in Uniontown, Kan.

Q: What activities did you participate in during high school?

A: Band. I played the clarinet for seven years. 

Choir. I was a soprano. 

SAFE Team- I was the Bourbon County SAFE Team Coordinator with KDOT. 

4-H- I was a 12-year member of the Hiattville 4-H Club. 

Volleyball

Track- Thrower for shot put, disc and javelin 

Q: What is your favorite restaurant?

A: Chicken Mary’s!!!! It is the best fried chicken joint in Southeast, KS! 

Q: If you weren't a teacher what would you be?

A: Weathergirl! I used to love watching a storm come in and studying the different types of clouds. 

Q: Favorite class to teach?

A: I really enjoy teaching the freshmen classes. The students are able to learn about a wide variety of agricultural topics and get to experience many opportunities within the FFA. I enjoy being able to spark their interest and watch them grow in our organization. 

Q: What's your favorite hobby?

A: I love to sing. I also enjoying sewing. I am currently working on a t-shirt quilt that will have shirts from when I was in FFA during high school. (I collected a lot of shirts during my time!)

 Q: Do you have any pets?

A:  My fiance and I have one dog. He is a Queensland Blue Heeler named Bandit. He is ornery and likes to chew on things. I also have a calico cat named Calie who is currently at my parents' place while we were moving into our new house. 

Q: When are you getting married?

A: We are getting married on Saturday, Oct. 19 in Uniontown, KS.