Pod April 10, 2014

Agriculture Student Teacher Profiles

2013-14 STUDENT TEACHER PROFILES

Dani Battisti

Graduated from University of California, Davis in Animal Science.
Specialization in Animal Science
Agricultural work experience:
Atwater High School graduate, FFA member

Christie Bennett

Graduated from University of California, Davis in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
Specialization in Plant Science
Agricultural work experience:
Los Banos High School graduate, FFA member

Erin Simons

Graduated from University of California, Davis in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
Specialization in Environmental Science
Agricultural work experience:
Upland High School graduate

Alyssa Stalley

Graduated from University of California, Berkley in Communications.
Specialization in Agricultural Business
Agricultural work experience:
Willows High School graduate, FFA member

Sarah Warren

Graduated University of California, Davis in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
Specialization in Plant Science
Agricultural work experience:
Winters High School graduate, FFA member

2012-2013 GRADUATE PROFILES

Krista Frelinger, Amanda Larson, Kayla Roberts, and Yong Ra at their fund raising event at the Sugarmill in Clarksburg.

Krista Frelinger - Firebaugh High School Agricultural Teacher

Graduated in Plant Sciences from University of California, Davis
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught at Esparto High School under the direction of Amber Charter & Charlie Abee
Marymount High School graduate

Amanda Larson - Stratmore High School Agricultural Teacher

Graduated in Agricultural & Environmental Sciences from University of California, Davis
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught Dixon High School under the direction of John Ramos & Marcus Tanaka
Monache High School FFA Member-American Degree Recipient

Kayla Roberts - Winters High School Agricultural Teacher

Graduated in Agricultural & Environmental Sciences from University of California, Davis
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught at East Nicholaus High School under the direction of Laurie Goss
Roseville High School graduate

Yong Ra - Florin High School Agricultural Teacher

Graduated in Agricultural & Environmental Sciences from University of California, Davis
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught at Woodland High School under the direction of: Jerry Delsol, Eric Dyer & Bree Perry
San Jose High School graduate

2011-2012 GRADUATE PROFILES

Brittany Whyler & Kaytie Ettlin touring Chicago, prior to the National FFA Convention 2011

Kaytie Ettlin - Mother/Substitute Teacher

Graduated in Agricultural & Environmental Sciences from University of California, Davis
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught at Winters High School under the direction of: Kent Benson & Donnie Whitworth
Nevada Union High School graduate, American Degree Recipient, State FFA Officer

Brittany Whyler - Elk Grove High School Agricultural Teacher

Graduated in Animal Science from University of California, Davis
Masters in Animal Science from Fresno State University
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught under the direction of Mike Albaini, Shannon Welch, Alyssa Schager, Amy Erman, Matt Patton, & Matt Rooney
Willows High School graduate

2010-2011 GRADUATE PROFILES

Micheal McIntosh, Luz Mendoza, & Javier Gutierrez. Fund Raising Event at Rominger-West Winery

Javier Gutierrez - Half Moon Bay High School Agricultural Teacher

Graduated from Santa Clara University in Business
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught at Pioneer High School under the direction of Holly Whitworth, Jenni Pareas, Mary Park, & Scott Stephens
Winters High School graduate, FFA Member

Luz Mendoza - Reedley High School Agricultural Teacher

Graduated in International Agricultural Development from University of California, Davis
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught at Dixon High School under the direction of John Ramos & Bill Scott
Roosevelt High School graduate

Micheal McIntosh - Radiology Coordinator at Antelope Valley Outpatient Imaging

Graduated from Sacramento State University in History & Political Science
Student Taught at Winters High School under the direction of Kent Benson & Donnie Whitworth
Palmdale High School graduate, FFA Member

2009-2010 GRADUATE PROFILES

Meredith Hensleigh-Sievers, Megan Sebesta, Jacob Bates, & Rachel Imbach. Touring Norte Dame University.

Jacob Bates - Technical Training Manager for New Holland, Pennsylvania

Graduated in Applied Biotechnology Technology from University of California, Davis
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught at Winters High School under the direction of Kent Benson & Donnie Whitworth
Santa Ynez High School graduate

Rachel Imbach - Marketing Case New Holland, Pennsylvania

Graduated in Agricultural & Environmental Sciences from University of California, Davis
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught under the direction of Shanon Spears, Charles VanRiper, & Jesse Meade
Modoc High School, Alturas graduate, American FFA Degree Recipient

Merdith Hensleigh-Sievers - Harriet Eddy Middle School Science Teacher, Elk Grove, California

Graduated in Agricultural & Environmental Sciences from University of California, Davis
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught at Woodland High School under the direction of Jerry Delsol, Tara Meade & Marcus Tanaka
Sheldon High School, Elk Grove graduate, FFA Member

Megan Sebesta - Elsinore High School Agricultural Teacher, California

Graduated in Animal Science from University of California, Davis
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught under the direction of Mike Albaini, Shannon Welch, Alyssa Schager, Amy Erman, Matt Patton, & Matt Rooney
Golden West High School, Visalia graduate, FFA Member

2008-2009 GRADUATE PROFILES

Alex Xanthus, Crystal Thissen, Bekah Rottenberg, Bree Perry-Stroop, and Lily Martinez-Xanthus. Ferry ride in Vietnam

Lily Martinez-Xanthus -Willows High School Biology Teacher, California

Graduated in Animal Science from University of California, Davis
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught at Pioneer High School under the direction of Holly Whitworth, Jenni Pareas, Mary Park, & Scott Stephens
Palmdale High School graduate, FFA Member

Briana Perry-Stroop - Woodland High School Agricultural Teacher, California

Graduated in Agricultural & Environmental Sciences from University of California, Davis
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught at Dixon High School under John Ramos & Bill Scott
Sheldon High School, Elk Grove graduate, FFA Member

Bekah Rottenberg - Di Venci High School Environmental Science Teacher, Davis, California

Graduated in Environmental Science from Brown University
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught at Davis High School under the direction of Amy Schulte-Thorpe
Northfield Mount Herman High School, MA graduate

Crystal Thissen - Rio Linda High School Agricultural Teacher, California

Graduated in Agricultural & Environmental Sciences from University of California, Davis
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Ed.D in Educational Leadership & Management, Drexel University (in progress)
Student Taught at Delta High School, Clarksburg under the direction of Shanon Spears, Charles VanRiper, & Jesse Meade
Chowchilla High School, graduate, FFA Member, American Degree Recipient

Alex Xanthus - Willows High School Agricultural Teacher, California

Graduated in Agricultural & Environmental Sciences from University of California, Davis
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught at Winters High School under the direction of Kent Benson & Donnie Whitworth
Hollister High School graduate, American FFA Degree Recipient

2007-2008 GRADUATE PROFILE

Top row: Maya O’Connor, Garrett Pedritti Middle row: Tara Meade, Jen Caputo-Carar Front: Grant Ermis. Student Teacher Conclave 2008

Jen Caputo-Crerar - River Valley High School Agricultural Teacher, Yuba City, California

Graduated in Agricultural Science from Chico State University
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught at Winters High School under the direction of Kent Benson & Donnie Whitworth
East Nicholaus High School graduate, FFA Member

Grant Ermis - Ellsie Allen High School Agricultural Teacher, Santa Rosa, California

Graduated in Agricultural Science from Chico State University
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught at Dixon High School under John Ramos & Bill Scott
Johansen High School, Modesto graduate, American FFA Degree Recipient

Tara Meade - Mother, Lakeside, California

Graduated in Animal Science from University of California, Davis
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught at Woodland High School under the direction of: Jerry Delsol, Eric Dyer & Marcus Tanaka
El Capitan High School, Modesto graduate, FFA Member

Maya O’Connor - Zoological Society at the San Diego Zoo, California

Graduated in Behavioral Animal Science from University of California, Davis
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught at Pioneer High School, Woodland under the direction of Holly Whitworth, Jenni Pareas, Mary Parks, & Scott Stevens
Chester Jr. Sr. High School, graduate

Garrett Pedritti - County Executive Director USDA Farm Service, Merced, California

Graduated in Agricultural & Environmental Sciences from University of California, Davis
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught at East Nicholaus High School under the direction of Laurie Goss
Dos Palos High School graduate, American FFA Degree Recipient

2006-2007 GRADUATE PROFILE

Back row: Matthew Rooney, Jesse Meade Middle row: Becky Deniz-Cheviler, Andi Adams Front: Becky Weidmann-Strode. Student Teacher Conclave 2007

Andi Adams - Ponderosa High School Agricultural Teacher, Shingle Springs, California

Graduated in Animal Science from University of California, Davis
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught at Delta High School, Clarksburg under the direction of Alyssa Schager, Shanon Spears, & Charles VanRiper
Marist High School, Eugene, OR graduate

Becky Deniz-Chaviler - Deniz Dairy, Petaluma, California

Graduated in Agricultural Business Management from Cal Poly State University
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught at Ellsie Allen High School, Santa Rosa under the direction of Annette O’Kelley & Debi Battini
Petaluma High School graduate, American FFA Degree Recipient

Jessie Meade - El Capitan High School Agricultural Teacher, Lakeside, California

Graduated in Animal and Business Management from University of California, Davis
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught at Woodland High School under the direction of: Jerry Delsol, Eric Dyer & Marcus Tanaka
El Capitan High School graduate, FFA Member

Matthew Rooney - Elk Grove High School Agricultural Teacher, California

Graduated in English, minor in Applied Biological Technology from University of California, Davis
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught at Woodland High School under the direction of: Jerry Delsol, Tara Meade & Marcus Tanaka
Elk Grove High School graduate, American FFA Degree Recipient

Becky Wiedmann-Strode - Mother, California

Graduated in Agricultural Sciences from Cal Poly State University
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught at St Helena High School under the direction of Laura Mendes & Randy Mendes

2005-2006 GRADUATE PROFILE

Back row: Amy Thompson-Gumm, Matthew Kempen, Travis Edwards, David Salzer, Jenni Pareas Front row: Alison Wolgumuth, Naomi Spitze-Lavelle, Mary Park, and Becky Domengoni. Student Teacher Conclave 2006

Becky Domingoni - Veterinarian – Mokelumne River Veterinary Clinic, Lockeford, California

Graduated in Animal Science from University of California, Davis
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught at Winters High School under the direction of: Kent Benson & Donnie Whitworth
Hemet High School graduate, American FFA Degree Recipient

Travis Edwards - Kuna High School Agricultural Teacher, Idaho

Graduated in Agronomy from Brigham Young University, Provo
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught Woodland High School under the direction of Marcus Tanaka, Jerry Delsol, & Eric Dyer
Kuna High School graduate, American FFA Degree Recipient

Matthew Kempen - Kerr Middle School Agricultural Teacher, Elk Grove, California

Graduated in Animal Science from Texas A & M
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught at Elk Grove High School under the direction of Mike Albaini, Warren Weaver, & Matt Patton

Mary Park - Pioneer High School Agricultural Teacher, Woodland, California

Graduated in English and Animal Science from University of California, Davis
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught at Franklin High School, Elk Grove under the direction of Sheri Duncan & Amber McDowell

Jenni Pareas - Pioneer High School Agricultural Teacher, Woodland, California

Graduated in Animal Science from University of California, Davis
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught at Florin High School under the direction of: Sheila Folan & Amy Spithorse

David Salzer - Argonaut High School Agricultural Teacher, Jackson, California

Graduated in Psychology from University of California, Davis
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Specialized in Applied Biological Technology
Student Taught at Pierce High School, Arbuckle under the direction of Cindy Rhode, Jim Marsh, & George Green

Naomi Spitze-Lavelle - Veterinarian Animal Care Center of Topeka, Kansas

Graduated from University of California, Davis
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught at Davis High School under the direction of Amy Schulte-Thorpe
Laguna Creek High School, Elk Grove, graduate

Amy Thompson-Gumm - Woodland Polytechnic Charter School Agricultural Teacher, California

Graduated in Agricultural Science from Chico State Univeristy
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught at East Nicholaus High School under the direction of Laurie Goss
Woodland High School graduate, American FFA Degree Recipients

Alison Wolgumuth - Program Coordinator at Bay Area Resources Coordinator, California

Graduated in Agricultural and Environmental Science from University of California, Davis
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught at Armijo High School, Fairfield under the direction of Jerry Moore
Kingsburg High School, American FFA Degree Recipient

2003-2004 GRADUATE PROFILE

Holly Bushcombe-Whitworth - Vice Principal Armijo High School, Fairfield, California

Graduated from University of California, Davis
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Ed.D in Educational Leadership & Mgt, Drexel University (in progress)
Student Taught at Woodland High School under the direction of: Jerry Delsol, Eric Dyer & Marcus Tanaka
Yreka High School graduate, FFA Member

Judy Etcherverria-Aschwanden - St Helena High School Agricultural Teacher, California

Graduated from University of California, Davis
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught at Pierce High School, Arbuckle under the direction of: George Green, Jim Marsh & Cindy Rhode
Petaluma High School, American FFA Degree Reciepant

Dan Frank - UC Davis Adjunct Professor – Plant Science, California

Graduated from University of California, Davis
Masters from Fresno State University
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught at Pierce High School, Arbuckle under the direction of: George Green, Jim Marsh & Cindy Rhode

George Sellu - Agricultural Business Instructor Santa Rosa Junior College, California

Graduated in Soil Science from University of Sierra Leone
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Ph.D University of California, Davis (in progress)
Student Taught at Florin High School under the direction of: Sheila Folan & Amy Spithorse

Julie Stewart-Brashear - Hillsborough High School CTE Mentor, Florida

Graduated from University of California, Davis
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Social Service from Troy University
Student Taught at Rio Vista High School
Woodland High School graduate, FFA Member

Donnie Whitworth - Winters High School Agricultural Teacher, California

Graduated from University of California, Davis
Masters in Education from University of California, Davis
Student Taught at Winters High School under the direction of Kent Benson & Mark Alves
Dixon High School graduate, American FFA Degree Recipient