The State Scoop
By Megan Coy
The State ScoopDec 20, 2023
April: Countdown to Convention
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March: Trying New CDE's- Exploring the Meats CDE
Want to connect with our guests? Feel free to reach out to Ms. Caroline Downey (cdowney3@illinois.edu)
Resources:
*https://meatscience.org/students/meat-judging-program/meat-judging-resources*https://agrilife.org/4hmeat/academics/meat-science/4h/resources/*https://www.asi.k-state.edu/extension/youth-programs/education/MeatJudgingResources.html
*University of Illinois Meats Judging Team Facebook
February: Motivational Moments
This episode features motivation for all with words from former agriculture teacher and current superintendent, Mr. Dave Mouser!
January: National Chapter Award Tips & Tricks
Want to connect with our guests? Feel free to reach out to Mr. Trent Taber (ttaber@district227.org )
Resources:
*Trent's National Chapter Award Resource Folder
*Cambridge's NCA Planning Guide
*Cambridge NCA 2021
*Cambridge NCA 2022
*Cambridge NCA 2023
December Bonus Podcast
Want to hear a student perspective on the impacts of SAE, Ag Education and teachers? Then this is the BONUS pod for you! Join Mindy as she interviews Lizzie Schafer, current college student and former Taylorville FFA Member. This a great episode to share with your students as well!
December: All Things SAE
Want to connect with our guests? Feel free to reach out to Mrs. Sue Schafer (sschafer@tcusd3.org), Jacob Meisner (jmeisner@ms.k12.il.us), or Harley Painter (hpainter@centralcougars.org)
Resources:
**Farm Game (Jacob's Version)
**Submit questions, jokes, etc. for the next podcast!
Check out our extra bonus pod! Mindy has a conversation with Lizzie Schafer, current college student and former FFA member!
November: Having Hard Conversations
Want to connect with our guests? Feel free to reach out to Mrs. Donna Page (Dpage@rthsd212.org) at Rochelle or Mr. Tim McDermott (tmcdermott@wcusd5.net) at Waterloo or Rylan Rusk (rrusk@rccu1.net ) at Richland County
Here is the link to submit any concerns/celebrations to the IAVAT/FFA Board.
What to know who your Board Representatives are? Click here for IAVAT Board and here for FFA Board.
Resources:
**Submit questions, jokes, etc. for the next podcast!
October: Managing the Madness
Want to connect with our guests? Feel free to reach out to Jody Heavner (jheavner@pikeland.org), John Davin (jdavin@stautonschools.org), or Gwen Heimerdinger (gheimerdinger@streatorhs.org) via email. Also check out their chapters' social media at the links below:
**Pittsfield FFA Chapter
**Staunton FFA Chapter
**Streator Family & Friends
Resources:
**Submit questions, jokes, etc. for the next podcast!
**Request your Ag Ed Family Tree
**Streator FFA Auction Page
**Article: 10 Simple Ways to Become More Productive at Work
**National Convention Teacher Sign Off Page (Streator)
**Homework Log for National Convention (Streator)
**National Convention Sample Packet
**National Convention Selection Process (Coy)
September: Creating a Positive Classroom Culture
Join Illinois FFA Executive Director, Mindy Bunselmeyer and FCAE Program Advisor, Megan Coy for a wide ranging discussion on all things Illinois Agricultural Education. This month we talk with Kewanee High School's own Kindra Callahan about creating a positive classroom culture. Jokes, insider information, and your questions are all covered each episode of the State Scoop.
Please submit questions, jokes, etc here. More information and resources from the podcast are linked on ilaged.org/podcast.