Congratulations Victoria Herr, #psuaged19 member hired!

We love seeing where our graduates go after they finish their Penn State journeys! Victoria has the most Penn State pride out of any person we know, and we're excited to share that she'll be taking that pride with her to Kutztown Area High School, recently being hired as their new Agricultural Teacher and FFA Advisor.

We had the chance to reach out to Victoria and ask her about this new chapter in her life, and first, she shares that she's very excited to have graduated from Penn State with her degree in Agricultural and Extension Education. She says, "As I wrapped up my student teaching I began to feel so confident and prepared to start in my own classroom. The past four years have been truly incredible but I am ready for the next chapter!" Her Penn State degree has prepared her for her new position through academic content, but she shares that her extracurricular experiences were important for her as well. The past four years have been a wealth of knowledge, experience, and recognition for Victoria, having achieved numerous academic and professional goals through her time at Penn State, leading student organizations, and travelling all over the country. This time was capped off with her selection and recognition as the College of Agricultural Sciences Outstanding Senior at the Ag Sciences Alumni Society's annual graduation brunch on May 5th.

In her new position at Kutztown Area High School, Victoria serves as an agricultural teacher and FFA advisor, giving her the opportunity to teach a variety of courses, including Introduction to Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Business, Vet Science, AP Environmental Science, and more. She shares that, "I am both nervous and excited for AP Environmental Science. I think that it will be an awesome challenge for me..." This course allows Victoria to combine both her passion for agriculture and for the environment into a single course. She also gets to advise their FFA program and oversee students' SAE projects.

"While every day will still be a learning experience, I know that I am ready!"

Victoria wishes to thank all of the people who have supported her on her journey, and being so many of them, adds that, "...they know who they are." She shares that she has a great support system, so that she's ready to take on the challenge and is already beginning, with lots of preparatory work and conferences to get herself prepared for the upcoming school year.

We wish Victoria the best of luck as she begins her new job as the agricultural teacher at Kutztown Area High School - we're so proud of her!

Hunter Kauffman

Team Leader, @TeachAgPSU Communications

Wildlife and Fisheries Science

College of Agricultural Sciences