Kristyn Sheets
Hot Springs
Summary
Brings twenty years of experience with delivering high-quality educational content and fostering engaging learning environment. Utilizes innovative teaching methods to promote student success and comprehension. Understanding of three circles of Agriculture program management: Classroom, FFA & CDE.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Instructor, Agriculture
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Taught multiple Plant Science and Agriculture Education classes: Greenhouse Management, Plant Propagation, Organizational & Team Leadership & Applied Agriculture systems
- Supervised & Coached Agriculture Education student teachers
- Manged four greenhouses and worked with students to produce retail plants for department fundraisers
Science Consultant
Arkansas AIMS
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided mentoring support and professional development with resources for teachers of Advanced Placement and teachers of grades 6-10 advanced (accelerated), on-level sciences.
Agriculture Science & AP Biology Instructor, FFA Advisor
Magnet Cove High School
Malvern, Arkansas
07.2010 - 06.2023
- Taught many different courses across three agriculture content pathways as well AP Biology.
- Served as the FFA Advisor and manged student activities, CDE/LDE contests, fundraising & community service.
- Managed all facilities & equipment for a school garden, two greenhouses, chickens & turkey coops, hydroponic system & agriculture mechanics shop.
- Trained & Certified in Dog grooming in order to guide two students to becoming Certified groomers before graduation.
- Developed a school garden that allowed students to learn not only plant science skills but also citizenship through the donation of hundreds of pounds of locally grown produce.
Agriculture Science Instructor, PALS Mentoring Program Coordinator, FFA Advisor
Cabot High School
Cabot, Arkansas
07.2006 - 06.2010
- Taught primarily courses in the Natural Resource Pathway.
- Managed a thriving PALS mentoring program across eight different elementary schools across the district.
- As one of four FFA Advisors I collaborated with the team to coordinate all student events, contests, conferences, fundraising and other parts of a successful FFA chapter.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Education
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, Arkansas01-2006
Master of Education - Secondary Curriculum & Instruction
Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, Arkansas01-2011
Skills
- Presentation/speaking skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Organizational skills
- Self-motivated
- Technologically literate
- Diverse Agriculture content knowledge
Accomplishments
- Edward Jones Teacher of the Month-Magnet Cove Schools February 2012
- Edward Jones Teacher of the Month-Magnet Cove Schools November 2014
- Arkansas Farm Bureau Outstanding Ag Teacher of the Year 2021
- The Best of Hot Spring Country- Best High School Teacher 2022
Affiliations
- National Association of Agriculture Educators 2006-2024
- Association of Career and Technical Education 2006-2024
- Arkansas Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association 2006-2024
- Arkansas Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association Board Member 2019-2023
- Lifetime Member National FFA Alumni Association
Certification
Current Arkansas Teacher License: Agri Sci & Tech, Life Science, CASE Endorsement (Agriculture)
CASE Plant Science Certified 2015
AP Biology Certified 2015
Certified Grooming Instructor, Master Groomers Academy 2023
Certified Master Groomer, Master Groomers Academy 2023
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor, Agriculture
Arkansas Tech University
08.2024 - 12.2025
Science Consultant
Arkansas AIMS
08.2023 - 05.2024
Agriculture Science & AP Biology Instructor, FFA Advisor
Magnet Cove High School
07.2010 - 06.2023
Agriculture Science Instructor, PALS Mentoring Program Coordinator, FFA Advisor
Cabot High School
07.2006 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Education
Arkansas State University
Master of Education - Secondary Curriculum & Instruction
Southern Arkansas University
Secondary Courses Taught
- Advanced Placement Biology
- Survey of Agriculture Industry
- Plant Science
- Greenhouse Management
- Animal Science & Advanced Animal Science
- Veterinary Science
- Agriculture Mechanics & Advanced Ag. Mechanics
- CNC-Shopbot for Students
- Pet Grooming Certification for students
- Leadership & Communication
- Floriculture
- Natural Resources Management
- Aquaculture
Post Secondary Courses Taught
- Greenhouse Management
- Plant Propagation
- Applied Ag Systems
- Team Leadership & Organizational Change
- Agriculture Education Internship B Campus supervisor