Ag Teacher Check-In: Kylee Fisher



Kylee Fisher graduated from the University of Idaho in May of 2019 with her B.S. in Agricultural Education. Originally from Burns, Oregon, Fisher served as the Oregon FFA State Secretary in 2014-15 before coming to U of I, and she notes that her experience in FFA changed her life. Her FFA experience, combined with a passion for agriculture and people is what spurred her decision to become a high school agricultural teacher. She is now in the midst of her first year of teaching at Columbia High School in Nampa, Idaho.

Fisher says that everything she learned during her time in Moscow and through the agricultural education program at U of I has been helpful in transitioning into teaching agriculture to high school students. This includes classroom management, writing curriculum, and knowing the different sectors involved in agriculture. Fisher stated that she did not realize how much “behind the scenes” work teachers do.

Currently, Kylee Fisher teaches wide variety of classes: Introduction to Agriculture; Ag Shop 1: Junior Fabrication; Ag Shop 2: Senior Fabrication; and Advanced Animal Science: Dual Credit Course. She says her favorite part of teaching thus far is, “watching my students have their ‘Ah-Ha’ moment when everything clicks, especially in the shop atmosphere.”

Despite currently enjoying her time as a teacher, Fisher says she misses Vandal football games, especially U of I Homecoming and Ag Days. She was an active member of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Collegiate FFA, and Student Idaho Cattle Association during her time in Moscow.

Dr. Kattlyn Wolf and Marvin Heimgartner are “tied” as the most influential individuals in Fisher’s college experience; “They saw my potential when I never did and pushed me out of my comfort zone when I needed it most.” The knowledge gained from these individuals and her passion for agriculture is evident to anyone she talks to, especially those who step foot into her classroom.


Written by Klae O'Brien
Spring 2020

 


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