This weekend I presented an opportunity to the FFA members to go a Twins game where the FFA was recognized. It was a great trip. I had three kids take advantage and go. I’m not sure if they were more excited because we went to the Mall of America or for the game. The Twins did win the ball game but the students were not circled – although they did make a great sign. Can’t wait to go again next year.
Just got back from the Region III NAAE conference in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. It was a great conference with ag teachers from around our region and it made me think, which is always a little scary. Why don’t more people take advantage of professional growth opportunities? In whatever career field you are in, shouldn’t you want to always try to get better. It is when we reach that level of complacency that our performance really starts to suffer. It was encouraging to see young teachers at this conference. While I consider myself a young teacher, only teaching 4 years, South Dakota had two first year teachers in attendance. These teachers took advantage of the opportunity to network with other ag teachers. We are excited to go to next year’s conference in Valentine, Nebraska!
This is my first blog post in a while. I am trying to learn how to blog and what to blog about. I will most likely talk about agriculture, FFA, and education and probably a little about sports and church. Thanks for reading!
Adam Franken
