Prairie View Ag instructor named new teacher of the year

KAAE President Kasie Bogart presents Prairie View Ag teacher Trenton Smedley with XXXX for his

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Contact: Sara GillespieKansas Association of Agricultural Educators Public Relations Committee (785)-379-5880gillespies@shawneeheights.net

Smedley Wins the K-ACTE New Teacher of the Year Award

Olathe, Kan.- Agricultural Education teachers from across Kansas met at the Embassy Suites in Olathe, Kansas for the Kansas Association of Agricultural Educators Agricultural Education Symposium on January 16th through the 18th. While there, teachers attended educational sessions, went on industry tours, networked with colleagues from across the state, held business sessions, and recognized award winners.

Trenton Smedley, Prairie View High School agricultural education instructor, is the award winner for the Kansas Association of Career and Technical Education (K-ACTE) New Teacher of the Year.

"As an educator, he is committed fully to the success of his students” said Dr. Joseph Hornback, “In addition to his role as a classroom teacher, he has been instrumental in growing our FFA program to one of the best in the state.”

The Kansas Association of Agricultural Educators is an organization of teachers of agriculture at the high school, postsecondary, and adult levels who seek to advance agricultural education in Kansas. The KAAE strives to provide leadership opportunities, service, and advocacy for its members.

The KAAE is affiliated with the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE) and the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE).