1. AgriScience Technology 8 th grade 2008-2009

2. Meet Mrs. Shomo…

3. Instructor – Mrs. Sally W. Shomo 27 years of teaching experience Proud to be a VA Tech graduate! Favorite place to visit – Bar Harbor, Maine Favorite Food – seafood and french fries Hobbies – VT Football, reading, cooking, shopping, traveling, spending time with my husband Favorite thing to teach…the importance of agriculture! Family – husband and two sons, granddaughter This summer I participated in lots of AG ED conferences with other agricultural educators across the nation…in Indiana, New York, Kentucky, Washington, DC, Maryland, and Blacksburg, VA!

4. Margaret Ann Shomo

5. National Association of Agriculutral Educators Serving as President- Elect for 2008 Will serve as National President in 2009 8,000 members (AG teachers) nationwide

6. What will we learn in 90 days? ??????????

7. Using Hand Tools and Power Equipment… Identify hand tools and power equipment Apply safe practices Finish and preserve wood Demonstrate safe practices MAKE PROJECTS!

15. FFA… Learn about the biggest and best youth organization in the world. Get involved in FFA activities. Identify opportunitities!

19. BMMS FFA Claim to Fame… 2008 -#1 Chapter in the State of Virginia -State Winner – Community Development -State Winner – Chapter Development -State Winner - Jr. Livestock Event -Three Star Rating from National FFA

21. Other topics will be taught as time and interest allows.

22. 90 days… and counting

23. For more information… Go to the school’s website… www.augusta.k12.va.us/beverleymanorms Click on Departments - AgriScience Created by Sally W. Shomo August 2008