Now, I feel funny saying I have been to my fair share of conferences but I have... I feel like I spend many hours at both student and teacher conferences. Although this EFC conference is for CTE and pathways and academies, it's my first experience at conference not specifically for Ag Teachers.
While there are many things going on that are great and positive, I whole heartedly think other teachers and presenters "don't have nothin' on us". I've never been one to think that Ag Teachers are the best teachers because I know some pretty awesome teachers who teach other subjects. But this conference has create a sense of awareness for me about teachers in other CTE areas. And in all honesty, it's not all that positive...
Ag teachers are a rare breed. They are dedicated, innovative, caring and tenacious. But we also know how to ask for help (well some lol), work with others and spend time creating new activities and lessons.
It's been an interesting few days, being around 2700 other CTE and Academy teachers... Luckily I found a few familiar Ag teacher faces in the mix and I brought a few peeps from school. The biggest thing I have learned from the conference is that every presenter (with the exception of like 2), should have been in FFA. Public speaking is an important skill that you can't overdue, especially if you work for a government agency, school or business... Basically everyone I've met in the last few days needs the leadership skills that FFA provides...
Atleast we have fun while they let us out...
In other news, it was my birthday Saturday... Pretty nice day... And what did I get myself for my birthday? Well a bunny, of course!!! A super cute Holland Lop Buck... I'm so excited to take him to school! Still working on a name... Look for his Instagram, he's bound to be famous...
Isn't he cute?!
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