05/18/2026
🌟 Student Teacher Spotlight 🌟
Meet Kloe Stokes from Garrison, who student taught at Rusk this past semester!
For Kloe, agriculture has always been more than an industry — it’s been a way of life. Growing up in agriculture shaped who she is today and inspired her passion for becoming an agricultural educator. Through agriculture classes and FFA, she found confidence, leadership, and purpose, and now she hopes to give those same opportunities back to her future students.
One of her favorite memories during student teaching has been helping restart Rusk’s entomology team for the first time in several years. Watching her students work hard all season and advance to state after placing 2nd at the area contest became a moment, she says, she’ll never forget.
Kloe shared that Dr. Scallan has been one of her most influential professors, encouraging her to step outside of her comfort zone while supporting her every step of the way.
After graduation, Kloe plans to pursue her master’s degree in agriculture before beginning her career as an agriculture teacher, where she hopes to create a classroom that helps students grow, discover their passions, and gain real-world skills through agriculture.
We are proud to see students like Kloe making an impact in agricultural education and preparing to lead the next generation!
