Standard 7: Facilities & Equipment 

During my student teaching semester at Scottsbluff Senior High School in the Fall of 2025, I will oversee the management of the school’s greenhouse while teaching a plant science course that incorporates a variety of hands-on learning resources, including the greenhouse, vertical garden towers, and a hydroponic system. Throughout this experience, I intend to develop a comprehensive, adaptable greenhouse management plan that can be implemented in my future agricultural education classroom.

In addition to greenhouse oversight, I will design interactive and engaging lesson plans that integrate these resources to promote experiential learning. These lessons will support students in developing practical skills while reinforcing essential academic content, professional work habits, and career readiness. Both the greenhouse management plan and accompanying instructional materials will serve as foundational components of a high-quality, application-driven plant science program. An example of the greenhouse management plan I created is attached for reference.

This lab redesign, which I developed in ALEC 308 with Dr. Troy White during my time at Chadron State College presents an ideal shop or laboratory setting to support effective instruction for my students. This lab redesign maximizes the use of available space in the shop to uphold OSHA safety standards while fostering an efficient learning environment for all students. This lab redesign combines the Alliance and Scottsbluff ag shops and laboratories. It integrates key features that enhance functionality and safety. It also incorporates spatial planning to ensure a secure and productive setting for myself and my future students.