Teachers Talk to Teachers

 Unity Among the Ag Ed Profession is a Must and is Practiced Often

PAAE Meetings

Agricultural Educators in Pennsylvania can choose to join a professional organization called the Pennsylvania Association of Agricultural Educators (PAAE). Throughout the year, PAAE has regional meetings to discuss matters of teacher retention, curriculum improvement, policy processes, and anything else regarding Ag Ed life. 

As a requirement of my Student Teaching Internship, I am to attend a regional PAAE meeting. However, I was unable to attend my regional meeting because we had an OAC meeting on the same night.

"South-Central Region Teacher Dinner"

Even though I was unable to attend the South Central Region PAAE meetings, I had the privilege of joining a handful of teachers at the South Central Region Teacher dinner organized by Ms. Darla Romberger. Just like a PAAE meeting, this was an excellent opportunity to share joys and discomforts with other teachers in the area. 

Most notably, this meeting was a tool of reflection for the student teachers in attendance. We discussed what we've learned in our weeks of student teaching and listened to the wiser teachers give insight into the profession we are joining. 

Unfortunately I was unable to attend my regional PAAE meeting but I do find the value in having a professional organization that fosters unity among agricultural educators.