I grew up on a small farm near Tilden, Nebraska, and agriculture has always been a central part of my life. Even today, I continue to help on the farm whenever I have the opportunity. I graduated from Elkhorn Valley High School in 2022, where I was actively involved in a wide range of extracurricular activities, including Band, FBLA, Speech, athletics, National Honor Society and FFA. I had the privilege of serving as the Elkhorn Valley FFA chapter’s only four-year officer. Since the chapter was newly chartered at the start of my freshman year, I experienced firsthand the process of building a successful program from the ground up, an experience that greatly shaped my leadership and dedication to agricultural education.

My passion for agriculture has led me to pursue a career where I can help students discover and develop their own interests in the field. I am currently completing the 3+1 Agricultural Education Transfer Program in partnership with Chadron State College and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. As part of my training, I am student teaching at Scottsbluff High School during the Fall 2025 semester and will graduate in December 2025.

I look forward to becoming a dedicated agricultural educator who inspires students, supports program growth, and contributes to the vitality of school and community-based agricultural education.

The purpose of this portfolio is to display my ability to implement a high quality agriculture education program.