FFA Advisors

Mr. Evans has been teaching at Chowchilla High School since 2002. He teaches the Introduction to Ag. Mechanics, Advanced Welding, Basic Woodworking, and Intermediate Woodworking classes. He enjoys working with students on their projects and teaching them skills that they can use on those projects and later in life. Mr. Evans also coaches the Ag. Mechanics team or the Ag. Welding team. When Mr. Evans is not working with students, he enjoys being with his family and visiting his sons and grandchildren.  Mr. Evans also enjoys target shooting - both punching holes in paper and clay targets, being a viking era reenactor where he is able to demonstrate his blacksmithing skills, and going on motorcycle rides and horseback rides with his wife.

Ms. Barney Graduated from Modesto Jr College in 1995 with an A.S. Degree in Dairy Science. She then transferred to Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in the Winter of 1996 and majored in Dairy Products Technology where she graduated in 1999 with her B.S Degree. Ms. Angie Barney returned to College in 2008 to study Agriculture Education at Chico State and she received her teaching credentials in 2010. In 2018 she earned her M.S. in Agricultural Education at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Ms. Angie Barney started teaching in 2008 at Calaveras High School located in San Andreas CA, as she was earning her credential from Chico State. After relocating to Chowchilla in the summer of 2011 she started working at Wilbur Ellis in El Nido. She began teaching at Chowchilla High School in the Ag Department in 2013 and now teaches the ornamental horticulture pathway classes and manages the floral shop and greenhouse.

Miss Lord is a Los Angeles native that joined the Chowchilla Agriculture Department in the fall of 2019. Prior to joining the Tribe family, she spent her educational career earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science and agriculture teaching credentials from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. She has thoroughly enjoyed teaching the Animal Science pathway, Ag & Soil Chemistry classes, and Work Shop Classes. Her favorite experiences with Chowchilla FFA have been coaching the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Light Horse Judging, and Vet Science CDE teams. Whether through distance learning or in person teaching, Miss Lord takes great dedication in working with her students and being involved in Chowchilla FFA’s future accomplishments.

Ms. Perez began her teaching career with Chowchilla in the Fall of 2023. Before earning her credential, she studied Animal Science at Modesto Junior College. She then transferred to Chico State University to earn her Bachelors in Agriscience and Education with an emphasis and minor in Animal Science. While in college, she was a herdsman at No Limit Genetics and the Chico State Swine Unit. She was also a member of Chico States 2021 Livestock Judging Team. This year, Ms. Perez is teaching our Agriculture Biology courses as well as being Department Chair and coaching our Livestock Judging Team and  Creed. Ms. Perez enjoys helping young people succeed and find their passions. She is very excited to be a part of our Tribe Family and find success with Chowchilla FFA.

Mr. Cruz is a Fresno native with deep roots in agriculture. Prior to becoming a teacher, Mr. Cruz has grown up in the agriculture industry helping his family manage 60 acres of vineyards and helping with rotational row crops throughout the year. Mr. Cruz attended Fresno State where he graduated with his degree in Agriculture Education in 2024. In his time at Fresno State, he worked 2 jobs. One was at the Lyles Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation where he helped develop STEM based projects for Fresno Unified students, and with the USDA, working under the State Air Quality Specialist to help farmers replace old tractors with new ones. He then entered the credential program. During his time in the credential program, he student taught at both Caruthers High and the Tulare Agriculture Complex that served 3 schools from the Tulare Joint Union HS District. This year, Mr. Cruz is teaching Ag Welding 1, 2, and 3 courses, as well as coaching the Fabrication Teams, Marketing/Co-Op, and Prepared Public Speaking. When not in the classroom, Mr. Cruz enjoys being out in the mountains backpacking, hiking, hunting, or fishing!

Ms. Linderholm began her teaching career at Chowchilla High School in 2025. Ms. Linderholm currently serves as our Chapter Advisor, and is our Beef/Dairy Species advisor. Ms. Linderholm was a  Smittcamp Family Honors Scholar recipient and  graduated from Fresno State with her Bachelors in Agriculture Education and Masters in Agriculture Science. This year Ms. Linderholm teaches, Ag. Systems Management, Ag & Soil Chemistry, Large Animal Vet Science, Ag. Communications, and Forestry. Her favorite hobbies include spending time with cattle at the ranch, riding horses, and exploring the great outdoors. She is very excited to serve our school, program and community and looks forward to the many opportunities ahead.