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Two Ohio Owls

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Welcome to the podcast: Two Ohio Owls, hosted by Courtney Bockbrader and Derek McCracken. As current FFA advisors and agriculture teachers, we know the “joys and discomforts” of agricultural education and want to share why “we believe in the future of agriculture”. Join our podcast as we host fellow owls to discuss all things agriculture education.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 23: Erin Wollett - Parliamentary Procedure

    I move to take a 30 minute recess to listen to this podcast...In this episode, the Two Ohio Owls are joined by Erin Wollett, agriculture teacher at Cardington High School, Ohio to discuss all things Parli Pro. From teaching the basics to preparing a state ranked team, this episode will provide…

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  2. Episode 22: Marie Carity - National FFA Convention

    Who's excited for an in-person National FFA Convention? In this episode of the Two Ohio Owls Podcast, Marie Carity, agriculture teacher at Miami East High School, Ohio will be providing tips and tricks to navigating National FFA Convention. Whether you are a first year advisor or a veteran…

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  3. Episode 21: Courtney Bockbrader & Derek McCracken - Digestion

    Want to know how the Two Ohio Owls teach Digestion in their classrooms? Well you’re in luck! This episode will guide listeners through the labs, projects and activities we incorporate into our animal science courses to teach our students about non-ruminant, pseudo ruminant and ruminant digestion....

  4. Episode 20: Anna Creswell - Stream Study

    With water quality being an increasingly relevant subject in the agriculture industry, it is more important than ever that our students understand how to decrease runoff into our fresh waters. In this episode, Anna Creswell, agriculture teacher at Upper Sandusky High School, Ohio discusses how…

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  5. Episode 19: Cody McClain - Hydraulics

    Whether you are teaching mechanical principles, a power equipment course or even a middle school STEM class, the labs and activities in this episode will engage your students in inquiry-based learning. Join us as Cody McClain, agriculture teacher at Marysville High School, Ohio discusses how he...

  6. Episode 18: Barrett Zimmerman - Biofuels

    In this episode, Barrett Zimmerman, agriculture teacher at Clyde High School, Ohio discusses how he teaches Biofuels to his students. From discussing moonshiners to explaining the process of making ethanol in his classroom, this is definitely not an episode you want to miss! Resources from this...

  7. Episode 17: Rachel Scior - Shop Projects

    Coming up with shop projects for your students can sometimes be a struggle...well look no further! In this episode, Rachel Scior, agriculture teacher at Westfall High School, Ohio discusses some of the Shop Projects she uses to increase student engagement. From horseshoe brands to tap, die &…

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  8. Episode 16: Ellyse Shafer - Digital Interactive Notebooks

    In this episode, Ellyse Shafer, agriculture teacher at Southeastern High School, Ohio discusses how she uses Digital Interactive Notebooks to engage in-person and virtual learners in her program. Learn how she develops her notebooks, and her tips and tricks to increase the effectiveness of this...

  9. Episode 15: Lucy Bambauer - World Food Prize Youth Institute

    The Word Food Prize, commonly referred to as the Nobel Peace Prize of agriculture, allows students to share their ideas for solving world hunger. In this episode, Lucy Bambauer, agriculture teacher at St. Marys High School, Ohio explains why she values the World Food Prize Youth Institute and...

  10. Episode 14: Jessica Helsinger - National Chapter Award

    Looking to improve your National Chapter Award application or your POA? We have the Owl for you! Jessica Helsinger, agriculture teacher at Covington High School, Ohio discusses how she approaches the National Chapter Award resulting in being named the winning Model of Excellence chapter in the...

  11. Episode 13: JoAnn Pfeiffer- Middle School Food Science Course

    Struggling to make your middle school agriculture course fun and engaging? In this episode, JoAnn Pfeiffer, agriculture teacher at Federal Hocking High School, Ohio discusses several of her food science labs she utilizes in her Middle School Food Science Course to make learning come alive for her...

  12. Episode 12: Shelby Faulkner and Stephanie Jolliff- Proficiencies

    10 National Proficiency Winners. 30 State Proficiency Winners. And Countless State Proficiency Finalists. In today’s episode, Shelby Faulkner and Stephanie Jolliff, agriculture teachers at Ridgemont High School, Ohio discuss their organic mentality to SAE and Proficiency Award development, and…

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  13. Episode 11: Pamela Schultz- Animal Handling

    In today’s episode, Pamela Schultz, agriculture teacher at Fayette High School, Ohio discusses how she takes Temple Grandin’s vision of animal handling and makes it hands on for her students through her Animal Handling Project. Resources from this episode:...

  14. Episode 10: Megan Moorman- Agriscience Fair

    Intimidated by initiating a chapter-wide agriscience fair? Looking for ways to make your students’ agriscience fair projects less overwhelming? Megan Moorman, agriculture teacher at Westfall High School, Ohio provides listeners in this episode with tips and tricks on how she helps her students...

  15. Episode 9: Abbey VanTyne- Cattle Contract Breeder

    In this episode, we are joined by fellow Owl, Abbey VanTyne, agriculture teacher at Norwayne High School, Ohio where she explains her Cattle Contract Breeder project. Learn how she simulates real-world, production agriculture in her classroom as her students learn what it takes to be a cattle...

  16. Episode 8: Sarah Heilers- Swine Nutrition Project

    In today’s episode, we are joined by Sarah Heilers, agriculture teacher at Anna High School, Ohio where she discusses her 12 week Swine Nutrition Project. Her students raise six market hogs in their shop until butcher, learning all about nutrition, digestion and meat science. Resources from this...

  17. Episode 7: Whitney Short - Biotechnology in AFNR

    Wondering how you can incorporate science into Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources? Whitney Short, agriculture teacher at Anthony-Wayne High School, Ohio shares multiple Biotechnology labs and ways she incorporates STEM into her courses, and provides insight into how she became more…

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  18. Episode 6: Jerry Swartz - Taxes

    In this episode, you will learn about Adulting 101. Jerry Schwartz, agriculture teacher at Eastwood High School, Ohio explains how he teaches Taxes in his Business Management class to prepare students for life after graduation. Resources from this episode:...

  19. Episode 5: Meredith Wolfe- FFA Escape Room

    Looking for a perfect review lesson for both digital and in-person learning? In this episode, Meredith Wolfe, agriculture teacher at Oregon-Clay High School, Ohio, discusses how she uses Escape Rooms to review lessons in these non-traditional times of virtual learning. Meredith also share a…

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  20. Episode 4: Katie Black - Gummy Bear Dissection

    Join Katie Black, agriculture teacher at Wauseon High School, Ohio, as she discusses the Gummy Bear Dissection she uses in her classroom to introduce animal health and planes of dissection. Resources from this episode:...

  21. Episode 3: Hannah Everetts - Business Plans

    Struggle with teaching business management while making it engaging and fun for your students? Join Hannah Everetts, agriculture teacher at Edon-Northwest Local Schools, Ohio as she discusses how her students create actual businesses, build, and sell products and learn real-world skills through...

  22. Episode 2: Jeff Stimmell - Sensory Evaluations

    In this episode, we are joined by fellow owl, Jeff Stimmell, agriculture teacher at Big Walnut Local Schools, Ohio where he discusses his tips and tricks to integrating food science into the classroom through Sensory Evaluation, as well as the Big Walnut-DACC FFA Food Science Invitational…

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  23. Episode 1: Introduction - Who are the Two Ohio Owls?

    Meet the hosts of the Two Ohio Owls Podcast: Courtney Bockbrader and Derek McCracken. Learn who they are, why they started teaching and what keeps them in this very unique, very rewarding profession of agricultural education.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to the podcast: Two Ohio Owls, hosted by Courtney Bockbrader and Derek McCracken. As current FFA advisors and agriculture teachers, we know the “joys and discomforts” of agricultural education and want to share why “we believe in the future of agriculture”. Join our podcast as we host fellow owls to discuss all things agriculture education.

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Welcome to the podcast: Two Ohio Owls, hosted by Courtney Bockbrader and Derek McCracken. As current FFA advisors and agriculture teachers, we know the “joys and discomforts” of agricultural education and want to share why “we believe in the future of agriculture”. Join our podcast as we host...

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