State Programs
State Summary 2010 — Wyoming
State Contact
Ms. Jessie Berry
Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom
P.O. Box 826
Casper, WY 82602
P: 307.421.4341
E: jberry@wyomingagclassroom.org
Website
Classroom Resources
Country to Classroom 2010 (paper and PDF) www.wyomingagclassroom.org
Animal Damage Management Board
*Predator Tool Kits (5 kits total)
+Scat, tracks, and lesson plans WAIC Lesson Plans (Contact WAIC for checkout)
All lesson plans posted on WAIC have been updated and set to WY standards. WAIC is currently working on new curriculum that will encompass a project-based learning style. The new program will begin at Kindergarten and offer learning through the 12th grade.
WAIC partnered with EnCana Oil & Gas USA and NEED (National Energy Education Development) hosting 3 energy workshops in Wyoming. Check out the NEED website (www.need.org)
Major Program Accomplishments or Outputs
100 Educators at 10 Ag Expos in WY
84 Educators at 3 NEED workshops
50 Educators in classrooms around WY
20 Educators at 2010 Natural Resource Discovery Renedezvous
11,825 3-5th grade students enjoyed ag and natural resource curriculum
25,000 Country to Classroom papers distributed in WY
Awarded 7 Wyoming Youth for Natural Resource grants totaling $20,000 for project development.
Educator of the Year: Kathy Tatman
Major Program Impacts or Outcomes
WAIC has become known as a quality place to come for agricultural materials and lessons. Teachers receive excellent service and know that all materials will be matched to WY state education standards. Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom has also strengthened its partnerships and bonds with other educational and agricultural organizations across WY.
Biosketch
I had the honor of becoming part of the WAIC team in August 2008. I hold a BA in Elementary Education and an AS in Agribusiness. I am a Wyoming native and have had the opportunity to reside in several areas of the state-as well as a period of time in Alaska.
My roots in agriculture run deep as I was raised on a ranch and have stayed closely connected no matter where I have been. I was an avid 4-H member and took projects in many areas. I have lent my hand to the rodeo arena as a competitor, timer, and queen. I have lived and worked on cattle and sheep producing outfits and performed all the duties necessary to make things go. Essentially Jill of all trades-master of none!
Prior to accepting the position with WY Ag in the Classroom I taught on the Wind River Indian Reservation in Arapaho. While completing my BA I spent a total of 7 years substitute teaching at various levels and schools.
My husband and I were married in June 2008 and now reside in Wheatland. My position with WAIC is a dream come true as I am able to stay true to my agricultural roots as well as educating communities and individuals of the importance of the industry and how it relates to each and every one of us!