NACTA Past President Cheryl Wachenheim's Outgoing Message
Greetings! It has been an amazing opportunity to serve as President of an organization that has been a regular and precious part of my professional life for over three decades. I have made many lifelong friends, learned so very much that has helped me become a better (and my students would no doubt say, more interesting) teacher, and have long considered this organization like an extension of my professional family. It is great to see colleagues from my era still sharing the same excitement for teaching agriculture that we see in young professionals and graduate students that continue to liven up NACTA. The old war stories from teaching days long ago have been replaced by discussions about incorporating technology but the goal remains how to help students reach their potential as they enter their chosen fields.
I am thankful for so many folks and I am hopeful that you know this because I have shared my gratitude or simply my amazement at all that you are and all you have done. I look forward to continuing to work with you as Past-President and as your colleague and friend.
You are appreciated!
Cheryl
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NACTA 2025 Conference Photos
(Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)
Be on the lookout for more photos from the NACTA 2025 Conference, including the official awards photos and more! Keep an eye on your inbox!
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NACTA Journal Updates
Founded in 1963, The NACTA Journal is a professional refereed journal published by the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA). It is directed toward the scholarship of teaching and learning and the professional advancement of the teaching of agriculture and related disciplines. The NACTA Journal presents papers on all aspects of teaching, including methods, problems, philosophy, and rewards. The Journal offers something for every teacher in agriculture or a related discipline. Whether traditional classroom or extension-related, its primary purpose is to strengthen professional competence in college and adult teaching.
May 2025:
- 5 Submissions Received
- 10 Published
For more information on the NACTA Journal, and to submit a manuscript or teaching tip, click here.
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USDA Teaching Awards Nominations Process Reopens
Applications for the 2025 National Awards for Excellence in College and University Teaching in the Food and Agricultural Sciences from USDA have reopened and are now due September 30, 2025. You can reach the USDA Teaching Award Nomination Guidelines and Packet here. There have been some changes to the Evaluation Criteria since guidelines were taken down this spring. Please check the newest guidelines and ensure your packet conforms to these guidelines.
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New NACTA Members
NACTA has 19 new members since our last newsletter. We hope you will join us in welcoming them!
Eastern
Erin Alava, OH
Jeneen Fields, IN
Southern
Savannah Scott, FL
Kelley Ranly, TX
Geraldine Klarenberg, FL
Jenelle Robinson, TX
Xuche Gong, MS
Kelsey Harvey, MS
Vaughn Reed, MS
Xue Zhang, MS
Jagmandeep Dhillon, MS
Cappe Hallberg, MS
Jessica Pattison, MS
Central
Indi Braden, MO
Maria Regina Cattai de Godoy, IL
Nicki Busdieker-Jesse, MO
Canadian
Olds College
Madison Ricard
Thiago Noetzold
Renew Your NACTA Membership
NACTA is the largest professional development organization that focuses specifically on the scholarship of teaching and learning in agriculture, food and natural resources. Need to renew your membership? Want to invite a colleague to join? Want to change your membership status? Visit the membership page here. We appreciate your NACTA membership!Top ↑
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