Kewanee High School is celebrating Kewanee FFA Advisor and Ag Science Teacher, Kindra Callahan attending a conference on Ag Science Education. Below is a full press release on Kindra’s continuing ag science education. Kindra Callahan will be our guest on Wake Up Tri-Counties on Tuesday morning to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of her Kewanee FFA students.
Kewanee Agriscience Teacher Attends Professional Development Institute
Mrs. Kindra Callahan, agriscience educator at Kewanee High School recently attended a Curriculum for
Agricultural Science Education professional development institute to teach the Principles of Agricultural
Science – Animal CASE curriculum.
CASE is an instructional system that is changing the culture of agriculture programs in the United States
through teacher professional development; inquiry-based, student-focused lessons; assessment; and
certification. Teachers use the curriculum to elevate student experiences in the agriculture classroom and
prepare students for success in college and careers emphasizing science, technology, engineering, and math
(STEM). CASE is an initiative of The National Council for Agricultural Education.
During the CASE Institute, Callahan spent 72 hours working through nearly every lesson in the year-long
curriculum and learning how to deliver lessons in an inquiry-based way that will shift focus in the classroom
from teacher-led to student-directed learning. Mrs. Callahan now holds CASE certifications in Introduction to
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR); Principles of Agricultural Science – Animal (ASA);
Agricultural Power and Technology (APT) and Agricultural Business Management (ABF).
“Principles of Agricultural Science—Animal is a course engaging students in hands-on laboratories and
activities to explore the world of animal agriculture. I can not wait to see students gain experience with animals
and learn more about not only where our food comes from but how we can also improve the lives of our
companion animals” said Callahan.
For more information about CASE, visit teachCASE.org.
