Kellsi Medeiros

Fall 2024 Initial Student Teaching Placement: Visalia Technical Early College 

Spring 2025 Final Student Teaching Placement: Tulare High School 

Over the years, I have had a great appreciation for teachers and the impacts they have on students' lives because I have witnessed both of my parents as well as my brother build relationships with their students. Growing up surrounded by agriculture, what inspired me to pursue a degree in Agriculture Education was seeing the long lasting impact my agriculture education teacher had on me, and I hope to make the same impact on my students.

I completed my undergraduate degree in Agriculture Education - Teacher Preparation from California State University, Fresno. Being involved in Sigma Alpha Professional Agricultural sorority helped further my passion for agriculture education. I completed my student teaching at Visalia Technical Early College (VTEC) for initial and I will be completing my final student teaching at Tulare High School Ag Farm. I have taught Introduction to Plant Science, Plant and Soil Science, and I will soon be teaching Agriscience 1, Livestock, Agriculture Biology, and Ag Mech 1. I am grateful for notable experiences such as building relationships with mentor teachers, assisting with advising students livestock projects at the Tulare County Fair, as well as being involved in FFA meetings, and banquets. Coaching teams such as Opening and Closing and Dairy Products has helped improve my leadership and communication skills as an educator. Upon completing my student teaching, my goal is to become a high school agriculture teacher.

I hope to provide all of my students from diverse backgrounds with all of the necessary tools to succeed in their future endeavors, and provide unique opportunities for students to experience the various aspects of agriculture. Outside of teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, attending livestock shows, rodeos, and building connections with individuals from the agriculture industry.