Hello! I am Renee Hypes and I am the agriculture teacher at Gloucester High School. I have been here since the fall of 2015. Before coming to Gloucester High School, I worked for Colonial Williamsburg as the IPM technician for 10 years. IPM is integrated pest management; my job consisted of monitoring the health of and developing and implementing a plan to control pests on Colonial Williamsburg's landscapes.

I attended Randolph-Henry High School in Charlotte Court House, VA and was in horticulture classes and active in FFA. At the state FFA convention after my senior year, I ran for and was chosen as State Vice President for Virginia FFA. I served from 2000-2001. I went on to attend and graduate from Virginia Tech in 2003 with a Bachelor's of Science in Horticulture and then in 2007 with a Master's of Science in Career and Technical Education.

I was a member of Alpha Zeta, Phi Alpha Xi, and Gamma Sigma Delta honor fraternities in college. I am an ISA certified arborist, a certified nutrient management planner, and a Virginia commercial pesticide applicator. I have also attended and passed a certification for landscape management through Auburn University's Green Industry Webportal.

My family and I live in King and Queen county and love the area. I have enjoyed my experience in Gloucester greatly and am excited to work with the school, community, and of course students!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. renee.hypes@gc.k12.va.us