January 2023 AEE Student Of The Month: Morgan Bear

  Agricultural and Extension Education January Student of the Month: Morgan Bear

   

    The Center for Professional Personnel Development recognizes students that have outstanding achievements both academically and with extra-curricular activities and involvement. We are excited to announce that Morgan Bear is the January 2023 Agricultural and Extension Education Student of the Month! Morgan's hometown is Newville PA and she attended high school at Big Spring High School. 

    Morgan will graduate in the Fall of 2023 with a bachelor's in Agricultural and Extension Education with two minors in Sustainability Leadership and Leadership Development. Her future plans are to secure a teaching job as an Agricultural Educator and FFA Advisor. When we asked her why she chose Penn State she responded: "As a high school student, Penn State was super intimidating. As a first-generation college student, I always considered Penn State but never really thought that I would actually get accepted. I was super happy when I got my acceptance letter, and I knew from there on out that Penn State was the only college that I wanted to attend. It is not only known for its strong agricultural education program, but also for the opportunities to become involved in a variety of clubs, and leadership activities."

    Morgan's favorite class here at Penn State was Animal Science 426: Advanced Livestock Judging & Selection. She is involved in many Penn State clubs and jobs: Penn State Livestock Judging Team, Block and Bridle, College of Agricultural Sciences Ag Advocate, Teach Ag Avengers, Ag Student Council, PSU FFA Alumni and Supporters, and CPPD Student Worker. She also had multiple internships including, Pennsylvania FFA Association State Secretary 2018-2019, Cumberland County 4-H Extension Agency: Summer Assistant, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau: Friends of Agriculture Foundation: Summer Intern, Horizon Farm Credit: Knowledge Center Intern.

    Her favorite Sports Team is the Penn State Nittany Lions Football and Gymnastics! Her favorite Hang-out on Campus is ASI 3rd floor or Ferguson 213. Her favorite place to eat in State College is "The Field Burger and Tap".

    When it comes to her FFA and 4-H background, Morgan was in Cumberland County 4-H: Livestock and Farm Stock Clubs, and Big Spring FFA: Chapter Sentinel, Vice-President, President, and was Pennsylvania State FFA Secretary 2018-2019.

    "My interest in agriculture stems from being involved in the industry from as young as I can remember. I began showing livestock which led to finding a love for the industry. My passion quickly grew through opportunities to try new things and grow as a leader through both 4-H and FFA as a youth. Now, my passion has never been deeper as I have dedicated my life and career pursuits to work towards my dream career of becoming an Agricultural Educator and continuing to impact youth and give back to the industry that has provided me with so much". 

    Starting this semester, Morgan is student teaching at Northern York High School (Pinchot FFA) in Dillsburg PA. "I am most excited to finally put my skill set to use and mold learners as I step into a teaching role and grow as a professional!".

    Morgan will be teaching serval lessons during her student teaching experience. The classes are Small Gas Engines, Intro to Ag. Mechanics, Landscaping, Vet Science, and Greenhouse Management. 

    

Morgan's favorite quote is:

“Agriculture is our wisest pursuit because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals, and happiness”
– Thomas Jefferson

Follow her journey on Twitter and Instagram

Twitter: @morganbear_ 

Instagram: @morganbear_

Sara Lichty

CPPD Student Worker

Agricultural Sciences

Class of 2023

Anna Sweeten December 2022 AEE Student of the Month

Agricultural and Extension Education December Student of the Month
Anna Sweeten

    The Center for Professional Personnel Development recognizes students that have outstanding achievements both academically and with extra-curricular activities and involvement. We are excited to announce that Anna Sweeten is the December 2022 Agricultural and Extension Education Student of the Month! Anna's hometown is Gettysburg PA and she attended high school at Gettysburg Area High School.
 
    Anna attended Penn States Mont Alto branch for two years and then transferred to University park in the "Two Plus Two" program. Her Graduation year is 2023 and her degree will be in Agricultural and Extension Education. Her future plans are to become a high school ag teacher. When we asked her why she chose Penn State she responded: "It was recommended to me because of its awesome Ag program!"

    During her time at Penn State, her favorite PSU Class was AEE 350. The class AEE 350 is "Teaching Methods for Agricultural and Environmental Laboratories". She is involved in a club here at Penn State. She is a part of the PSU FFA Alumni and Supporters chapter. Her favorite Sports Team is the Penn State Nittany Lions. Her Favorite Hang-out on Campus is Ferguson, and her favorite place to eat in State College is "DP Dough". Some of Anna's hobbies include cooking and hanging out with friends.

    Anna was involved in her 4-H program for 7 years showing horses and then joined the Battlefield FFA chapter for 3 years in high school. When asked about her Agriculture Interest/Passion she responded that it was in "Equine science and Horticulture". 

    One interesting thing about Anna is that she won a contest in elementary school and got a statue made of her. Her favorite quote is “You can change the world by changing your words”.

    Anna will be student teaching at Kennard-Dale High School with Ms. Hannah Harris. When we asked Anna what she was most excited about during student teaching she responded she is excited about "Learning new things and teaching students about all the opportunities that agriculture can present". She will be teaching: Animal Care and Management, Plant and Soil Studies, FFA Leadership, Small Gas Engines, and Vet Science. 

 

 Follow her journey on Twitter

Twitter: anna_swee10  

Sara Lichty

CPPD Student Worker

Agricultural Sciences

Class of 2023