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Hobbies and interests
4-H
Advocacy And Activism
Agriculture
Animals
Bible Study
Church
Comedy
Coffee
Counseling And Therapy
Dog Training
Education
Farming
FFA
Flute
Horseback Riding
Mental Health
Paddleboarding
Piano
Poetry
Showing Livestock
Social Media
Speech and Debate
Public Speaking
Writing
Yearbook
Reading
Horror
Mystery
I read books multiple times per week
Ashtyn Wade
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Ashtyn Wade
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FinalistBio
I am a very determined individual, and will adopt to any environment to ensure I am serving my community with the best quality work. The FFA and 4H have assisted me in becoming a very productive public speaker, advocate, and responsible person. I strive to do everything to the best of my ability, and am determined to never back down.
Education
Clarendon College
Associate's degree programMajors:
- Animal Sciences
Minors:
- Agricultural Business and Management
Howe High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Animal Sciences
- Philosophy
Career
Dream career field:
agriculture teacher
Dream career goals:
Head bather/groomer
Anna Pet Grooming2022 – Present2 years
Sports
Equestrian
Club2013 – Present11 years
Awards
- highpoint w/t
Research
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs
FFA, DG Ranch, Anna Vet — Assistant2019 – Present
Arts
Helen Henderson’s: The Second Best Pony featured writer
poetryThe Second Best Pony Poem2019 – 2019
Public services
Volunteering
FFA — Barn swine coach2016 – Present
Future Interests
Advocacy
Volunteering
Philanthropy
Entrepreneurship
Kevin Boblenz Scholarship
In my 8 AM Agricultural Education class, I rubbed my eyes awake as my judging coach and professor explained that as a teacher, you have the power to impact lives. In these moments, my thoughts went from my missed coffee this morning to my agriculture teacher, Mr. Schnitker. From a young age, I was terrified of the very stern man, but over the years, I found that he strived to push his students to the next level.
Mr. Schnitker and I have been through almost everything together. He was there for me during my parent's divorce, he helped me when I was stressed about furthering my education, and it was made known his barn was always open to me. On the other side of things, I was there to eagerly follow him from school to school as he grew his career, assist the various chapters we worked with to ensure they would heave high-quality showmen and animals, and attempt to make every learning experience a positive one.
To put it simply, my agriculture teacher positively impacted my life in more ways than I can even admit. The ability that one educator has to impact a whole generation is uncanny. I hope to follow in his footsteps and ensure the best possible outcome for each of my future students.
It is my goal to provide my future students with quality show animals and showmanship skills, while also working in the classroom to improve public speaking abilities, as well as the ability to advocate for their futures and their farms. I am so thankful for all of the experiences I gained through my short time in the FFA, and I cannot wait to give them back to the youth.
I am passionate about the impact animal agriculture has on everyone's lives, and I cannot wait to share the lessons learned. Agriculture is not just about producing food and fiber, but also about learning important life skills such as hard work, discipline, and responsibility. These skills are not only applicable in the field of agriculture, but also in daily life. It is important for students to understand the value of these skills and how they can be applied to their future careers and personal growth.
I also hope to instill a sense of environmental stewardship in my students. Agriculture and the environment are deeply intertwined, and it is important for future generations to understand the relationship between the two. By teaching sustainable farming practices and the importance of preserving natural resources, I hope to create a generation of environmentally conscious farmers and consumers.