EduCurious Interview with Emilyn Sharpless: Growing a "Grade A" Agriculture Program
Emilyn Sharpless’s agriculture classroom at a local Polk County middle school is anything but typical. It’s rarely quiet, bustling with activity that spills far beyond four walls. Sharpless, an agriculture teacher celebrating a decade in the field, has cultivated a program where learning is tangible, impactful, and deeply rooted in real-world application.Initially aspiring to be a museum curator with a history degree, Sharpless found her true calling thanks to the persistent encouragement of her own middle school ag teacher. Now, she orchestrates a dynamic learning environment built on the…
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