Abstract Details

<< Back to Schedule

ABSTRACT INFORMATION
'Elevate Ag Literacy Through Literature'

At least 22,999 Oklahoma students heard an accurate ag book read on one day. Learn how Oklahoma AITC utilized ag leaders across the state to elevate ag literacy. The Secretary of Ag, state legislators, and other key ag leaders were involved in this project. Explore tips and tricks to engage educators about accurate agriculture. Leave this session equipped with ideas to empower leaders and other stakeholders to join you in your mission of increasing ag literacy.

Workshop Session (all workshops will be 60 minutes)
Presentation:
      This presentation has not yet been uploaded or the speaker has opted not to make the presentation available online.
Handouts:
     Handout is not Available
Workshop Evaluation


SPEAKER(S) INFORMATION
Melody Aufill
Email: melody.aufill@ag.ok.gov
Speaker Order: 1
Author Order: 1
Person Type: Primary Presenter
Biosketch: Melody Claborn Aufill received a Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education and a Masters in Educational Leadership from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. Melody has spent the last 20 years as an elementary classroom teacher and instructional coach and consultant. In 2008, she gained National Board Certified Teacher status as a Middle Child Generalist and is also a certified local LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) trainer. She is now an Oklahoma AITC State Coordinator.
Organization/Affiliation: Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom
Audrey Harmon
Email: audrey.harmon@ag.ok.gov
Speaker Order: 2
Author Order: 1
Person Type: Presenter 2
Biosketch: Audrey Harmon is an Ag in the Classroom (AITC) state coordinator with 13 years teaching experience. In 2009, she was the Oklahoma AITC TOY and in 2010 she won the National Excellence in Teaching Agriculture award. Audrey has been a state AITC coordinator for six years.
Organization/Affiliation: Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom
Emily Ague
Email: emily.ague@ag.ok.gov
Speaker Order: 3
Author Order: 1
Person Type: Presenter 2
Biosketch: Emily Ague joined the Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom staff in August of 2019. She is a former ag teacher.
Organization/Affiliation: Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom