Student Teachers Begin Field Experience

For over 80 years, Sam Houston State University has prepared students to enter the vocational agriculture/agricultural science teaching profession. Almost 2900 students have passed through the program and the Fall 2003 semester includes a class of 11 students pursuing teacher certification.

After completing five weeks of intense instruction on teaching methods and the responsibilities of a professional educator, the student teaching block began their 12-week placement at schools throughout Texas. The student teachers listed below are part of this semester’s elite group who plan to make a career of educating middle school and secondary students about agriculture. Their hometown high school is followed by their field experience school and mentor teacher.

Ben Bostick (Frankston HS) – Athens / Barry Choate
Amanda Carpenter (Cuero HS) – Calallen / Rick Ford
Kyle Gilbert (Barbers Hill HS) – Iola / Bob Choiniere
Lisa Hoelscher (Deer Park HS) – Salado / Robert Daniell
Michele Igo (Aldine Nimitz HS) – Garrison / Bennie Whitworth
Tiffany Jurek (Bay City HS) – A&M Consolidated / Lisa Pieper
Joshua Kaiser (Langham Creek HS) – Livingston / Daniel Waneck
Alyssa Puckett (Cleveland HS) – Shepherd / Jody Cronin
Deanna Roeder (Yorktown HS) – Woodville / Wayne Ivey
Craig Smith (New Caney HS) – Groveton / Larry Fortenberry
Brandy Wood (Spring Westfield HS) – Dayton / Christal Oldham

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