Doug was a Schreyer's Honors student in the AEE major. He student taught at Upper Dauphin High School this past spring. In the Fall, Doug will be starting graduate studies at the University of Idaho in Moscow, ID. We asked Doung a few questions about his experiences here at Penn State and share his expectations for what lies ahead.
1) Why did you choose to the University of Idaho?
I chose the University of Idaho because it provided
me with a chance to gain new experiences and perspectives in agriculture
education by working with schools in a new state. I will also be able to
gain college teaching experiences as well as work with some great faculty that
I know will help me prepare to be the best teacher I can be when I leave grad
school and begin my career as an ag teacher.
2) What are you most excited about in the upcoming year?
I am very excited to work with the
undergraduates at the University of Idaho and help them coordinate state CDE
events. I am also looking forward to taking a few classes in ag mechanics
such as basic shop practices and small gas engines!
3) What advice do you have for the student teachers next year?
The best advice I can give to future student
teachers is never close any doors behind you and always remain open minded and
ready for new and exciting opportunities! I never dreamed I would be
attending grad school right after Penn State. However, I continued to
remain open to my future and sure enough, an amazing opportunity opened up for
me and in the fall I will be heading across the country!
4) Did you feel prepared for the Job Search Process (even though you are heading to Graduate School)?
I felt extremely prepared for the job search.
Even though my interviews and experiences pertained to graduate school, I
was still able to utilize my portfolio, resume, and lesson plans in my
interview process.
