Dr. Sam Rodriguez joined the Fresno State Animal Sciences and Agricultural Education faculty at California State University, Fresno, in 2022. Dr. Rodriguez earned his B.S. in Animal Science and M.S. in Agriculture Science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He earned his Ed.D in Educational Leadership at Fresno State University. Dr. Rodriguez taught high school agriculture for 17 years and at Reedley/Madera Community College for six years. He is a CATA “Teacher of Excellence” and a recipient of the California FFA Honorary State Degree. Dr. Rodriguez supervises Agricultural Education student teachers and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in agriculture education, education, and human development.


Honors

• CATA Teacher of Excellence
• California FFA Honorary State Degree
• CATA Agriscience Teacher of the year finalist 2012, 2013
• DELTA Conference
• Kagan Trained
• CSUF President's Scholar List
• Conference Presenter: Advanced Technical Education Conference Synergy Session presenter 2021 “Engaging Students & Industry for the Future of Agriculture.” 
• “Racial Equity and Social Justice in the Classroom” Conference Cuesta College 2020. Madera Community College Center “Padres Como Companeros” Workshop". ·         
• CATA Mentor and Cooperating Teacher Conference Presenter 

• Cotton, Dairy Products, Nursery Landscape, and Meats Technology

• Kings District 24A Fair Board of Director -Vice President 2019-Present 
• Sierra Pacific High School Site Council President 2022
• Central Coast Alpha Gamma Rho Alumni Association Board of Directors
• Past San Joaquin region CATA  President
• Former California FFA Adult Board member