Returning to the Classroom

 Constantly striving to grow and improve is what motivated professor

and student teaching coordinator, Kattlyn Wolf, Ph.D. to venture on a one semester sabbatical. Wolf spent the spring 2021 semester teaching part time at the Troy High School, in Troy where she also worked alongside Sam Hoffman AELC alum and current THS agriculture education instructor. Together, Hoffman and Wolf worked to teach and grow as instructors. Wolf described her time spent teaching as being similar to a student teaching experience, without being new to teaching. Wolf further explained the goal was to refresh her knowledge of secondary schools and reconnect with students in this age group.

Wolf’s passion for educating youth about agriculture runs deep and has roots back to when she was involved in 4-H and FFA as a member. As a Wyoming State FFA Officer, Wolf began to truly realize her passion for teaching. “I really never considered teaching anything else — the vast array of possibilities open to students is very motivating to me.” It was this passion that fueled Wolf to return to the high school classroom, as well as continue to grow as a professor. The feeling of growth motivates Wolf to continue to learn new things in and out of the classroom.

Outside of the classroom, the Laramie, Wyoming native enjoys spending time with her family and watching them grow through 4-H and local athletics. Looking forward, Wolf continues to be motivated by the potential of her students and the relationships that can be created through teaching. This time spent in the high school classroom will continue to benefit Wolf as she provides leadership to our next generation of agricultural educators. 

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