Baylor Shunk is AEE May Student of the Month

AEE May Student of the Month: 
Baylor Shunk

Each month the Center for Professional Personnel Development recognizes an AEE for their achievements. For the month of May, we would like to recognize Baylor Shunk as Student of the Month. Throughout his time at Penn State, Baylor has had many achievements both in academics and extracurriculars. 

Baylor is from Centre Hall, Pennsylvania and is a graduate of Penns Valley High School. During his time in high school, Baylor was a member of the Penns Valley FFA chapter and apart of the Penns Valley Rams Wrestling team.

Baylor will graduate in 2024 with a Bachelors Degree in Agricultural and Extension Education and is currently apart of the Penn State wrestling team. His future plans are to teach in a school-based agriculture education program in Pennsylvania, coach high school wrestling, and settle down and raise a family. 

When asked why he chose Penn State Baylor said, "I chose Penn State because I knew that the Ag Ed program was superior, and then when the wrestling program reached out, that solidified my decision in continuing my academics and athletics here in State College". His favorite class at Penn State is AEE 311 with Dr. Curry. On campus, he is apart of the Penn State wrestling team and has been since starting college. Baylor says that his favorite hang-out spot on campus is the Lorenzo Wrestling Complex.

His hobbies include wrestling, farming, hunting, and trying to play guitar which he is currently teaching himself to do. Jersey Mike's is Baylor's favorite place to eat in State College. His favorite sports team is the Pittsburgh Steelers. HIs agricultural interests includes ag mechanics and farming practices

Baylor is completing his student teaching internship at Central Columbia High School with Mr. Doug Brown. He is teaching Ag Science 1, 2, 3, and 4. He teaches units with in Small Gas Engines, Food Science, Electrical Wiring, Welding, Animal Welfare, Pollinators, Woodworking, ATV Safety, FFA, Safe Tractor Driving, and Machinery Operation. He also teaching Environmental Science and Forest and Wildlife Science. During his student teaching experience, Baylor says that he is most excited for coaching his students for CDEs and LDEs. "I love coaching, so getting to coach some CDE/LDE teams and individuals during my student teaching is something that I love and enjoy".

His favorite quote is:

 "Life is far too important of a thing to ever talk serious about"- Raymond Reddington

Follow Baylor on Twitter and Instagram

Twitter: @ShunkBaylor 

Instagram: @shunk_psu

Erica Teagarden

CPPD Student Worker

Agricultural and Extension Education

Class of 2026