Adam Byrd - CTE
Horticulture
& Natural Resources

• I am Adam Byrd and I am one of the Agriculture Teachers and FFA Advisors here at AC Reynolds HS. I am a  2012 graduate of North Lenoir High School in Lenoir County. I then attended Wayne Community College from 2012-2014 and North Carolina State University from 2014-2017. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Education with a Minor in Animal Science.

• My teaching career began in the fall of 2017 at Madison High School in Marshall, NC. While at Madison, I was proud to coach numerous teams and individuals that experienced great success at the regional, state, and national level.

• I began teaching at AC Reynolds in November of 2023. I mostly teach Horticulture and Natural Resources, but also assist with Animal Science. I also coach many FFA Career Development and Leadership Development Events throughout the year, such as:

  • • • Forestry

      • Introduction to Horticulture

      • Floriculture

      • Nursery Landscape

      • Creed Speaking

      • FFA Quiz Bowl

      • Extemporaneous Public Speaking

      • Parliamentary Procedure

      • Meats Evaluation

• I use Canvas/Google Classroom as my Learning Management System.

• Tutoring is available from 7:30am-8:00am every day

• Keep up with FFA Events HERE

Education Experience

• BS Agriculture and Extension Education - NC State University '17

  • Minor in Animal Science

Educational Certifications

• Agriculture Education 6-12

Professional Certifications 

• National Board Certified Teacher (2021)

  1. 1. • Career & Technical Education/Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood

Class Supplies for Students:

• Student Laptop & Charger

• Composition Book (80 Sheets, 160 pages total)

• Writing Utensil (Provided if you need one)