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Leslee Ann Tell

Clinton,Arkansas

Summary

  • Farm to School Coordinator for the Arkansas Department of Agriculture/ worked across agencies with Arkansas Department of Education, Arkansas Department of Corrections to fulfill the Farm to School Objective.
  • Implemented the Farm to School Institute July 2025, 15 Teams from across Arkansas set up the 2025-2026 Farm to School Cohort.
  • Extensive Knowledge Arkansas # 1 job sector Agriculture and # 2 Hospitality and Tourism.


  • Delivered engaging and interactive lectures and cooking labs to students, highlighting food, food production, hospitality, food science, food saftey and hydroponic gardening practices.
  • Developed and implemented innovative lesson plans that encouraged student participation and critical thinking.
  • Coordinated with other instructors to collaborate on class projects and activities.
  • Prepared course materials and maintained accurate student records.
  • Provided individual guidance and feedback to students on their academic progress.
  • Organized extracurricular activities to promote student engagement.
  • Conducted parent/ teacher conferences to discuss student progress.

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Work History

Farm to School Coordinator

Arkansas Department of Agriculture
04.2025 - Current

Culinary Arts Instructor/ Conway High School Family & Consumer Science Department Chair. (2012- Spring 2025)

  • Responsible for FACS department of 8 Full time teachers and $60,000 annual budget.
  • Leadership skills in developing relationships with community partners that enhance FCS Education.
  • Positive working relationship with Higher Ed Institutions in relations to best education practices in FCS and FCS Centered Education.
  • Developed and implemented effective instructional strategies to meet the individual needs of students.
  • Designed and implemented lesson plans that were creative and engaging.
  • Assessed student performance and provided feedback to enhance learning.
  • Monitored student behavior, giving appropriate feedback and discipline when needed.
  • Collaborated with other educators, administrators, and parents to ensure student success.
  • Participated in departmental meetings and professional development activities.
  • Utilized technology to enhance instruction and create an interactive learning environment.
  • Developed an effective classroom management plan to ensure a safe learning environment.
  • Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.

Education

National Board Certified Teacher
National Board for Teaching Professions
12-2023

MSE - Family & Consumer Science Education

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, Arkansas
12-2010

BSE - Family & Consumer Science Education

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, Arkansas
05-2004

Skills

    Accomplishments

    University of Central Arkansas College of Education Mentor of the Year. University of Central Arkansas June 2015


    Arkansas Career & Technical Education Teacher of the Year Nomination and Semi/Finalist. ACTE June 2016


    American Farm Bureau Federation/ On the Farm STEM Scholarship Award for Professional Development/ Kansas City & Kansas State University Kansas State University June 2019


    Food Science Professional Development Grant Recipient, Food & Drug Administration, Washington DC June 2019


    Arkansas Agricultural in the Classroom Teacher of the Year Arkansas Farm Bureau March 2022


    University of Central Arkansas Family & Consumer Science Career Distinguished Alumni Award University of Central Arkansas June 2022


    National Semi Finalist/ Ag in the Classroom National Teacher of the Year/ Orlando Florida American Farm Bureau June 2023


    Award Letter of Excellence Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson State of Arkansas December 2022


    Awarded Letter of Excellence United State House of Representatives/ Congressman French Hill United States House of Representatives June 2023



    Arkansas Teaching Garden of the Year/ Hydroponic Garden Arkansas Department of Agriculture June 2023


    Certification

    Distinguished Fulbright Fellowship/ Vietnam in Teaching US State Department June 2023

    The Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Short-Term Program provides Vietnamese host institutions the opportunity to request a U.S. teacher for a one-time visit of two to six weeks. The Fulbright Distinguished teachers will engage in collaborative projects with a teacher training institution; a national, state, or local education ministry; working in elementary or secondary schools.


    Servsafe Food Safety/ Manager Certified National Restaurant Association July 2024



    Servsafe Food Safety/ Manager Instructor National Restaurant Association August 2025


    Servsafe Food Safety/ Manager Certified Proctor National Restaurant Association August 2025


    Servsafe Food Safety/ Manager Certified Allergens National Restaurant Association August 2025


    Arkansas Department of Education/ Master Professional Educator License: Family & Consumer Science (7-12) Arkansas Department of Education https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/educator-effectiveness/educator-career-continuum-/master-professional-educator-designation-pathways August 2004


    Timeline

    Farm to School Coordinator

    Arkansas Department of Agriculture
    04.2025 - Current

    National Board Certified Teacher

    MSE - Family & Consumer Science Education

    University of Central Arkansas

    BSE - Family & Consumer Science Education

    University of Central Arkansas
    Leslee Ann Tell