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Alex Byrd Curriculum Vita Page 1
Alex P. Byrd Curriculum Vitae
Home Address Work Address
135 Dotson Drive Unit 306 223B Curtiss Hall
Ames, IA. 50014 Ames, IA. 50011
540-695-0123 apbyrd@iastate.edu 515-294-5872
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Agricultural Education (Emphasis Teacher Preparation)
Research Interests: Teacher Preparation, Teaching, and learning strategies in
Agricultural Mechanics
Summer 2014
M.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
Master of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Area of Specialization: Education.
August 2011
B.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
Bachelors of Agricultural Education; May 2004
A.S. Wytheville Community College, Wytheville, VA
Associates of Science, Areas of Specialization: Education. December 2001
Continuing Education
University of Virginia Differentiated Instruction Fall 2009
Dabney S. Lancaster
Community College
Forestry Technology – certified to
teach dual credit forestry class
Fall 2006
EXPERIENCE
2011-Present Iowa State University, Ames, IA.
Department of Agricultural Education and Studies
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Instructor of undergraduate courses
Curriculum development for Agricultural Marketing Resource Center
Supervise Student Teachers
Antique Tractor Club Graduate Student Advisor
Alex Byrd Curriculum Vita Page 2
Iowa State University - Computation Advisory Committee member
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences - Technology Advancement
Committee member
2004-2010 Floyd County Public Schools, Floyd, VA.
Agricultural Education Instructor
Co-FFA Advisor (10-12 CDE teams per year, 2 state winning teams)
Supervised Agricultural Experience Supervisor (3 area, 1 state winner)
New River Valley Poultry Judging Contest Supervisor
Co-Advisor Floyd County Chapter of Young Farmers of Virginia
Adult Shop Night Coordinator
Teacher Evaluation Committee member (2008)
Prom Committee (2008-2010)
2003 George Wythe High School, Wytheville, VA.
Agricultural Education Student Teacher
FFA Student Advisor (5 CDE teams)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Iowa State University
Course Instructor:
AGEDS 311 Agricultural Presentation & Sales Strategies Fall 2012
AGEDS 388 Agricultural Mechanics Applications Summer 2012-Present
Course Teaching Assistant:
AGEDS 311 Agricultural Presentation & Sales Strategies Fall 2011-Spring 2012
AGEDS 488 Methods of Teaching Agricultural
Mechanics
Fall 2011-Spring 2012
Floyd County
Secondary Courses Taught:
Agriculture I: Agricultural Mechanics and Basic Plant Life
Agriculture II: Agricultural Mechanics and Basic Animal Science
Agriculture III: Agricultural Production Technology
Agriculture IV: Agricultural Production Management
Agriculture V: Operating the Farm Business
Horticulture Sciences
Building Trades I: co-taught
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IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY COURSE EVALUATIONS
Course Evaluation Summary for AgEdS 311 and AgEdS 388X
Evaluation Criteria AgEdS
311
F12
n=16
AgEdS 388
Sum121
n=2
F12
n=11
Sp13
n=15
F13
n=15
Sp14
n=15
Course Objectives (clear, understandable) 8.56 8.00 8.00 8.38 8.13 8.67
Course organization (planned) 8.31 8.00 8.18 8.54 7.87 8.47
Course Content (useful) 8.13 8.00 8.73 8.54 8.47 9.00
Grading System (understandable) 8.38 8.00 8.00 8.38 8.40 8.80
Assignments (relevant) 8.44 8.00 8.09 8.69 8.67 9.00
Activities (helped learning) 8.50 8.00 8.73 8.62 8.53 9.00
Application (knowledge and skills applied) 8.38 8.00 8.91 8.62 8.53 8.93
Reference Material (useful) 8.00 8.00 8.22 8.46 8.00 8.60
Overall course evaluation 8.50 8.00 8.73 8.38 8.47 9.00
Preparation (had a plan) 8.63 8.00 8.55 8.77 8.20 8.93
Enthusiasm (enjoys teaching) 8.69 8.00 9.00 8.77 8.80 8.87
Knowledge level 8.31 8.00 8.91 8.92 8.60 9.00
Consultation (available for feedback) 8.38 8.00 9.00 8.67 8.27 8.93
Timely feedback on course work 8.13 8.00 8.18 8.62 8.27 8.73
Strategies (variety of approaches to teaching) 8.44 8.00 8.55 8.62 7.93 8.73
Overall instructor evaluation 8.56 8.00 8.91 8.77 8.40 9.00
Overall departmental instructor evaluation 7.65 N/A 7.65 7.38 7.92 7.87
Note: Scale from 1 (low) to 9 (high) 1First time AgEdS 388X was taught it was an eight week summer course
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
National
National FFA
Facilitator National Agricultural Mechanics CDE Fall 2013-2014
Facilitator National Agricultural Mechanics CDE Fall 2012-2013
Facilitator National Agricultural Mechanics CDE Fall 2011-2012
State
Iowa State University
Judge Science with Practice – Poster session Spring 2014
Judge Science with Practice – Poster session Fall 2013
Judge Science with Practice – Poster session Spring 2013
Iowa FFA Association
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Co-chair/Judge Agricultural Mechanics CDE – Welding Summer 2014
Judge/Facilitator Agricultural Mechanics CDE – Woodworking Summer 2013
Judge/Facilitator Agricultural Mechanics CDE – Small Engines Summer 2012
Virginia Association of Agricultural Educators
Guest Speaker VAAE New Teachers Meeting – Benefits of having
adult organizations
2009
Virginia FFA Association
Judge/Facilitator Senior 4-H Poultry Judging Contest Spring 2005-2010
Judge/Facilitator Junior 4-H Poultry Judging Contest Spring 2005-2010
Judge Junior Parliamentary Procedure CDE Spring 2009
Judge/Facilitator Senior Crops CDE Summer 2007-
2008
Judge/Facilitator Junior Crops CDE Summer 2007-
2008
Judge/Facilitator Senior Agricultural Mechanics CDE Summer 2006
Judge/Facilitator Junior Agricultural Mechanics CDE Summer 2006
Ex Officio Middle School CDE: Agricultural Mechanics Summer 2003
Presenter AES Leadership Conference Summer 2003
Regional
Iowa South-East Region
Judge/Facilitator South-East Region, Sub-districts Welding CDE Spring 2012
Appalachian Area FFA
Presenter Poultry Judging CDE: How to judge poultry 2009
Judge/Facilitator Soils Judging CDE 2008-2011
Judge FFA Proficiency Awards 2005-2010
New River FFA Federation
Ex Officio Poultry Judging CDE 2009-2011
Ex Officio Forestry Judging CDE 2004-2009
Judge/Facilitator Agricultural Mechanics CDE 2004-2010
Judge Horse Judging CDE 2006-2010
Judge Livestock Judging CDE 2005-2010
Judge Creed Speaking CDE 2009-2010
Judge Public Speaking CDE 2008-2010
Alex Byrd Curriculum Vita Page 5
Local
Floyd County Public Schools
Committee Member Teacher Evaluation – remodeled system 2008
Professional Consulting
Craig Boylan Ames High School Agricultural mechanics lab
planning for renovation
2013
Courtney Tingwald Baxter Community
Schools
Setup and maintenance of
agricultural mechanics
equipment
2012
Michael Haden and
Jeff Koerselman
North Polk High
School
Agricultural mechanics lab
planning for added efficiency
and use of space
2012
Gary Clark Glidden Ralston
Community School
Agricultural mechanics lab
planning for renovation
2011
Service to Undergraduate Students
Corey VanOtegham Student Teaching University Supervisor 2013
Amber Samson Student Teaching University Supervisor 2013
Catherine Miller Student Teaching University Supervisor 2012
Antique Tractor Club Graduate Student Advisor 2011 – 2014
University Committees – Iowa State University
Computation Advisory Committee (2013-2014)
College Committee – Iowa State University – College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Technology Advisory Committee (2012-2013)
American Association for Agricultural Educators
Poster Reviewer (2013-2014)
Research Conference Session Facilitator (2013-2014)
Research Conference Session Facilitator (2012-2013)
American Association for Agricultural Educators – North Central Region
Research Conference Session Facilitator (2012-2013)
Research Conference Session Facilitator (2011-2012)
American Association for Agricultural Educators – Southern Region
Research Conference Poster Judge (2012)
Research Conference Session Facilitator (2012)
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Iowa Educational Research Evaluation Association
Distinguished Paper Award Reviewer (2012)
National Agricultural Mechanics Professional Development Seminar and Blue Ribbon
Posters
Paper Reviewer (2012)
GRANT PROPOSALS
Iowa State University
Graduate and Professional Student Senate – Professional
Advancement Grant - Funded
$200.00 2013
Graduate and Professional Student Senate – Professional
Advancement Grant – Not Funded
$200.00 2012
Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health Pilot/
Feasibility Projects Program – Not Funded
$19,970.00 2012
Graduate and Professional Student Senate – Professional
Advancement Grant - Funded
$200.00 2012
DONATIONS/IN-KIND GIFTS
Iowa State University
Lincoln Electric – VRTEX 360 software updates $16,000.00 2013
Lincoln Electric – Educational Materials $91,690.00 2013
Briggs and Stratton –Small Engine Kits, Tools, and Educational
Materials
$12,090.80 2011
ESAB – Oxy-Acetylene Torch Kits $9,593.04 2011
Lincoln Electric – Educational Materials $45,845.00 2011
Medart Engines – 17 small engines $5,822.31 2011
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND OFFICES
Agricultural Education Society 2002-2004
Alpha Tau Alpha 2004-Present
American Association for Agricultural Educators 2004-Present
National Association of Agricultural Educators 2004-Present
Virginia Association of Agricultural Educators 2004-2010
Iowa Educational Research & Evaluation Association 2012-2014
Association of Career and Technical Education 2012-Present
Association of Career and Technical Education Research 2012-Present
Gamma Sigma Delta 2013-Present
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PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS
NATIONAL
2014 North American Colleges & Teachers of Agriculture, Bozeman, MT - Presenter
2014 American Association for Agricultural Education, Salt Lake City, UT –
Presenter/Facilitator
2013 ACTE Research and Professional Development Conference - Presenter
2013 National FFA Convention – Louisville, KY. – Presenter/Facilitator
2013 American Association for Agricultural Education, Columbus, OH – Presenter/Facilitator
2012 National FFA Convention – Indianapolis, IN. – Presenter/Facilitator
2012 American Association for Agricultural Education, Asheville, N.C. - Presenter
2011 National Association of Agricultural Educators Convention – St. Louis, MO. – Presenter
2011 National FFA Convention – Indianapolis, IN. - Facilitator
REGIONAL
2013 North Central Agricultural Education Conference, Platteville, Wisconsin –
Presenter/Facilitator
2012 North Central Agricultural Education Conference, Champaign, IL. –
Presenter/Facilitator
2011 North Central Agricultural Education Conference, University Park, PA. –
Presenter/Facilitator
2011 Southern Agricultural Education Research Conference, Birmingham, AL. –
Presenter/Facilitator/Judge
STATE
2012 Iowa Educational Research & Evaluation Association Conference – Ames, IA
2012 Iowa Association of Agricultural Teachers Conference – Ankeny, IA. - Presenter
2011 Virginia Association of Agricultural Educators Conference
2010 Virginia Association of Agricultural Educators Conference
2009 Virginia Association of Agricultural Educators Conference
2009 Virginia FFA Convention – Blacksburg, VA
2009 Appalachian Area Teacher’s Meeting
2008 Virginia Association of Agricultural Educators Conference
2008 Virginia FFA Convention – Blacksburg, VA
2008 Appalachian Area Teacher’s Meeting
2007 Virginia Association of Agricultural Educators Conference
2007 Virginia FFA Convention – Blacksburg, VA
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2007 Appalachian Area Teacher’s Meeting
2006 Virginia Association of Agricultural Educators Conference
2006 Virginia FFA Convention – Blacksburg, VA
2006 Appalachian Area Teacher’s Meeting
2005 Virginia Association of Agricultural Educators Conference
2005 Appalachian Area Teacher’s Meeting
2005 Virginia FFA Convention – Blacksburg, VA
2004 Virginia Association of Agricultural Educators Conference
2004 Virginia FFA Convention – Blacksburg, VA
REFEREED PAPER PRESENTATIONS
Byrd, A., Anderson, R., & Paulsen, T. (2014). Does the Number of Post-secondary Agricultural
Mechanics Courses Completed Affect Teacher Competence? Presentation presented at the
60th
Annual North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Conference,
Bozeman, MT.
Byrd, A., Anderson, R., & Paulsen, T. (2014). Does Agricultural Mechanics Laboratory Size
Affect Agricultural Education Teachers’ Job Satisfaction? American Association for
Agricultural Education Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
Byrd, A., Anderson, R., Paulsen, T., & Shultz, M. (2014). Does the Number of Post-secondary
Agricultural Mechanics Courses Completed Affect Teacher Competence? American
Association for Agricultural Education Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
Byrd, A., Shultz, M., Anderson, R., & Paulsen, T. (2013). Does the Number of Post-secondary
Agricultural Mechanics Courses Completed Affect Teacher Competence? Association for
Career and Technical Education Research and Professional Development Conference,
Las Vegas, NV.
Byrd, A., Shultz, M., Anderson, R., & Paulsen, T. (2013). Does the Number of Post-secondary
Agricultural Mechanics Courses Completed Affect Teacher Competence? National
Agricultural Mechanics Contest Blue Ribbon Presentation. Louisville, KY. 1st place
paper presentation
Byrd, A., Shultz, M., Anderson, R., & Paulsen, T. (2013). Is There a Correlation Between
Agricultural Mechanics Laboratory Size and Agricultural Education Teachers’ Job
Satisfaction and Enjoyment? National Agricultural Mechanics Contest Blue Ribbon
Presentation. Louisville, KY.
Alex Byrd Curriculum Vita Page 9
REFEREED POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Byrd, A., Anderson, R., & Stone, R. (2014). Utilizing Dexterity to Determine Future
Performance of Participants in a Welding Training Program. Presentation presented at
the 60th
Annual North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Conference,
Bozeman, MT.
Byrd, A., Anderson, R., & Stone, R. (2014). The Use of Virtual Welding Simulators to Evaluate
Experienced Welders. Presentation presented at the 60th
Annual North American Colleges
and Teachers of Agriculture Conference, Bozeman, MT.
Byrd, A., Anderson, R., Perry, D. & Wells, T. (2014). Utilizing the Agricultural Marketing
Resource Center (AgMRC) Website to Increase the Critical Thinking Skills. Presentation
presented at the 60th
Annual North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture
Conference, Bozeman, MT.
Tweeten, J., Byrd, A., & Caudle, L. (2014). Can Dexterity Predict Future Performance of
Novice Welders? Poster presented at the American Association for Agricultural
Education Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
Byrd, A., Stone, R., & Anderson, R. (2014). Utilizing Dexterity to Predict Future Performance
of Beginning Welders. Poster presented at the American Association for Agricultural
Education Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
Byrd, A., Stone, R., & Anderson, R. (2014). Can Dexterity Predict Future Performance of
Novice Welders? Poster presented at the American Association for Agricultural
Education Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
Wells, T., Anderson, R., Perry, D., & Byrd, P. (2014). Utilizing the Agricultural Marketing
Resource Center (AgMRC) Website to Increase the Critical Thinking Skills of Secondary
Agricultural Education Students. Poster presented at the American Association for
Agricultural Education Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
Byrd, A., Anderson, R., & Wells, T. (2014). Using Interactive Gaming to Introduce Students to
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). Poster presented at the American Association for
Agricultural Education Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
Byrd, A., Anderson, R., & Shultz, M. (2013). Financial impact of the VRTEX 360: Is virtual
reality a cost-effective solution in the agricultural mechanics laboratory? Poster
presented at the Association for Career and Technical Education Research and
Professional Development Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
Alex Byrd Curriculum Vita Page 10
Byrd, A., Anderson, R., & Shultz, M. (2013). Financial impact of the VRTEX 360: Is virtual
reality a cost-effective solution in the agricultural mechanics laboratory? Poster
presented at the 2013 National Agricultural Mechanics Contest Blue Ribbon
Presentation. Louisville, KY.
Wells, T., Anderson, R., Perry, D. & Byrd, P. (2013). Utilizing the Agricultural Marketing
Resources Center (AgMRC) Website to Increase the Critical Thinking Skills of Secondary
Agricultural Students. North Central Region American Association for Agricultural
Education Conference, Platteville, WI. 2nd
place student innovative idea poster
Byrd, A., Anderson, R., & Shultz, M. (2013). Financial impact of the VRTEX 360: Is virtual
reality a cost-effective solution in the agricultural mechanics laboratory? Poster
presented at the 59th
Annual North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture
Conference, Blacksburg, VA.
Byrd, P., Shultz, M., Perry, D., & Anderson, R. (2013). Big Brother is Watching…
Utilizing Split-Screen Technology to Enhance Teacher Efficacy. Presented at
American Association for Agricultural Education Conference, Columbus, OH.
Byrd, P. & Anderson, R. (2012). Integrating virtual reality to reduce anxiety in beginning
welders. North Central Region American Association for Agricultural Education
Conference, Champaign, IL. 3rd
place student innovative idea poster
Byrd, P. & Anderson, R. (2012). Green welding…utilizing the VRTEX 360 to reduce
our carbon footprint. Presented at the American Association for Agricultural Education
Conference, Asheville, N.C.
Shultz, M., Perry, D., Byrd, P., & Anderson, R. (2012). Reducing School Liability by
Incorporating Brake Activation Devices on Woodworking Equipment. Presented
at the American Association for Agricultural Education Conference, Asheville, N.C.
Byrd, P., Shultz, M., Perry, D., & Anderson, R. (2012). Big Brother is Watching…
Utilizing Split-Screen Technology to Enhance Teacher Efficacy. Presented at
Southern Region American Association for Agricultural Education Conference,
Birmingham, AL. 1st place student innovative idea poster.
Perry, D., Byrd, P., Shultz, M., & Anderson, R. (2012). The Sixth Sense: Developing an
Agricultural Mechanics Laboratory Awareness. Presented at Southern Region
American Association for Agricultural Education Conference, Birmingham, AL.
Shultz, M., Perry, D., Byrd, P., & Anderson, R. (2012). Reducing School Liability by
Incorporating Brake Activation Devices on Woodworking Equipment. Presented
at Southern Region American Association for Agricultural Education Conference,
Birmingham, AL.
Alex Byrd Curriculum Vita Page 11
Byrd, P. & Anderson, R. (2011). Green welding…utilizing the VRTEX 360 to reduce
our carbon footprint. North Central Region American Association for Agricultural
Education Conference, University Park, PA.
NON-REFEREED POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Byrd, P., Shultz, M., Perry, D., & Anderson, R. (2012). Big Brother is Watching…
Utilizing Split-Screen Technology to Enhance Teacher Efficacy. National Agricultural
Mechanics Contest Blue Ribbon Presentation. Indianapolis, IN.
Byrd, P. & Anderson, R. (2012). Integrating virtual reality to reduce anxiety in beginning
welders. National Agricultural Mechanics Contest Blue Ribbon Presentation.
Indianapolis, IN.
Byrd, P., Shultz, M., Perry, D., & Anderson, R. (2012). Big Brother is Watching…
Utilizing Split-Screen Technology to Enhance Teacher Efficacy. Presented at the CELT
Teaching Poster Symposium. Ames, IA.
Perry, D., Byrd, P., Shultz, M., & Anderson, R. (2012). The sixth sense: Developing an
agricultural mechanics laboratory awareness. Presented at the CELT Teaching Poster
Symposium. Ames, IA.
Byrd, P. & Anderson, R. (2011). Green welding…Utilizing the VRTEX 360 to reduce
our carbon footprint. National Agricultural Mechanics Contest Blue Ribbon Presentation.
Indianapolis, IN. Outstanding Poster Award- Runner-Up
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING and WORKSHOPS
Byrd, P., Perry, D., & Anderson, R. (April, 2013). Arc Welding Workshop. Ames, IA.
Byrd, P., Perry, D., & Anderson, R. (March, 2013). Mig Welding Workshop. Ames, IA.
Byrd, P., Perry, D., & Anderson, R. (June, 2012). Supplementing agricultural education
curriculum by utilizing the AgMRC website curriculum. Presentation given at the Iowa
Association of Agricultural Education Teachers Conference.
Byrd, P., Perry, D., & Shultz, M. (April, 2012). Beginning Electricity Workshop. Ames, IA.
Byrd, P., Perry, D., Shultz, M., & Anderson, R. (March, 2012). Beginning Mig Welding
Workshop. Ames, IA.
Byrd, P., Perry, D., Shultz, M., & Anderson, R. (February, 2012). Beginning Oxy-Fuel Welding
Workshop. Ames, IA.
Alex Byrd Curriculum Vita Page 12
Byrd, P., Perry, D., Shultz, M., & Anderson, R. (January, 2012). Mig Welding Workshop for
ISU farm workers. Ames, IA.
Byrd, P., Perry, D., Shultz, M., & Anderson, R. (December, 2011). Beginning Arc
Welding Workshop. Ames, IA.
Byrd, P., Anderson, R. & Webb, A. (November, 2011). Virtual reality
welding: Increasing the welding learning curve. Presentation given at the National
Association of Agricultural Education Teachers Conference, St. Louis, MO.
Perry, D., Byrd, P., & Anderson, R. (November, 2011). Electricity 101: Basic electrical
wiring fundamentals. Presentation given at the National Association of Agricultural
Education Teachers Conference, St. Louis, MO.
INVITED PRESENTATIONS
Byrd, P. (August, 2013). Financial impact of the VRTEX 360: Is virtual reality a cost-effective
solution in the agricultural mechanics laboratory? Presentation given for preparation of
the 2013 National Agricultural Mechanics Contest Blue Ribbon Presentation. Louisville,
KY.
Byrd, P. (August, 2013). Utilizing the Agricultural Marketing Resources Center (AgMRC)
Website to Increase the Critical Thinking Skills of Secondary Agricultural Students.
Presentation given for preparation of the North Central Region American Association for
Agricultural Education Conference, Platteville, WI.
Byrd, P. (April, 2013). Introduction to TIG welding. Presentation given to AgEdS 450 students
as part of their experiential learning activity.
Byrd, P. (March, 2013). Introduction to Arc welding. Presentation given to AgEdS 450 students
as part of their experiential learning activity.
Anderson, R., & Byrd, P. (April, 2013). The future of agricultural mechanics at Iowa State
University. Presentation given to students FFA members at the Iowa State FFA
Convention. Iowa State University; Ames, IA.
Anderson, R., & Byrd, P. (April, 2012). The future of agricultural mechanics at Iowa State
University. Presentation given to FFA members during the Iowa State FFA Convention at
Iowa State University. Ames, IA.
Byrd, P. (February, 2012). STEAM. Presentation given to the Center for Excellence in Science,
Mathematics, and Engineering Education at Iowa State University. Ames, IA.
Alex Byrd Curriculum Vita Page 13
Byrd, P. (January, 2012). Oxy-Fuel Welding Safety. Presentation given to Iowa State University
Farm Managers. Ames, IA.
Byrd, P. (December, 2011). MIG Welding Safety. Presentation given to Iowa State University
Farm Managers. Ames, IA.
Anderson, R., & Byrd, P. (October, 2011). The future of agricultural mechanics at Iowa State
University. Presentation given to students enrolled in AgEdS 327 at Iowa State
University. Ames, IA.
Byrd, P. (2009). Benefits of having Young Farmers and FFA Alumni chapters. Presentation
given at the New Teacher Meeting. Blacksburg, VA
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Excellence in Teaching Award – Graduate Student 2014
Distinguished Research Poster Presentation – AAAE Conference 2014
1st Place Paper Presentation – Blue Ribbon Conference 2013
2nd
Place Innovative Idea Poster – North Central AAAE Conference 2013
Graduate Organization in Agricultural Education Treasurer 2013
Gamma Sigma Delta inductee 2013
3rd
Place Student Innovative Idea Poster – North Central AAAE Conference 2012
1st Place Student Innovative Idea Poster – Southern Region AAAE Conference 2012
Graduate Organization in Agricultural Education Treasurer 2012
2nd
Place Outstanding Poster at Blue Ribbon Conference 2011
Outstanding Advisor Award from Floyd County FFA 2011
Honorary Chapter Degree 2011
Harry W. Sanders Scholarship Recipient 2003
Henry C. Groseclose Scholarship Recipient 2002
American FFA Degree 2002
Virginia State FFA Degree 1999
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