My name is Katelyn Lacasse and I’m a pre-service teacher from the Eastern Townships. I am in my second year at Bishops University in Elementary Education. I was born and raised in the Eastern Townships. Two years ago, I started substitute teaching for my local elementary and high schools. The phrase ‘rooted in education’ really applies to my story. I began my post-secondary education at Macdonald College of McGill in Saint- Anne- de- Bellevue. In spring 2021, after 3 years in the Farm Management and Technology program, I have a diploma in Farm Management. After getting my diploma, I started my own farm business. I raise and grow grass-fed beef as well as have a small market garden. The next step in my professional career was returning home to Bishops and completing my B.Ed in Elementary education. Education and teaching have always been a part of my life, there are multiple educators in my family. I wish to incorporate agriculture into my classroom someday!