PA Association of Ag Ed

We are excited to introduce the 2026–2027 PAAE Board of Directors! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating this outstanding group of educators who have stepped forward to serve our association and agricultural education across Pennsylvania. We look forward to a great year of supporting our members, strengthening our profession, and creating meaningful experiences for agricultural educators and students alike.

Thank you to each of our board members for your willingness to lead and serve. We can't wait to see what we accomplish together this year!

Congratulations to our NAAE Region VI Award Winners from Pennsylvania. We are so proud of each of you! Your dedication, innovation, and commitment to our profession continues to shine through. We are excited to see you represent Pennsylvania at the 2026 NAAE Convention in December.

On Wednesday evening, we held our 79th Annual Banquet to honor our members and celebrate the keys to their success. We recognized the planning committee, board members, and named a new president. We finished off the evening with our annual scholarship auction; raising over $7,200. We also raised $1,740 in memory of Taryn Morgan through the PA FFA Alumni.

Awards Presented:
🗝️Mentors and Mentees
🗝️Teacher of Teachers
🗝️Years of Ag Ed Service
🗝️30 Minute Club
🗝️Ideas Unlimited: 2025 Winner: Amanda Gagne
2026 Winner: Chloe Whitmoyer
🗝️Outstanding Early Career Teacher: Mikara Price
🗝️Outstanding Agricultural Education Teacher: Carly Rippole
🗝️Outstanding Program: Millville Jr/Sr High School
🗝️Outstanding Teacher Mentor: Jodie Hoover
🗝️Cliff Day Outstanding Service Award: Doug Brown
🗝️Visionary Impact Award: Versant Strategies
🗝️Teacher Turn the Key: Nate Moyer

Thank you to our retiring president, Krista Pointus, who did an amazing job leading the association over the past year.

Over the past week, Agricultural Educators from across the state gathered at Tulpehocken Area High School for the annual summer conference. During the week, our members attended numerous professional development workshops to continue to acquire knowledge to share with our students.

We also did industry visits at various business across the area to learn about agriculture in the area. Businesses toured included:
Seltzer’s Smokehouse Meats
Redeye Rodeo Company
Cabela’s
Geissler Tree Farms

Finally, we conducted business sessions and committee work for the association.

Thank you to Amy Garber, Erin Mahoney, and the rest of the conference planning committee for putting on a wonderful conference. We would also like to thank the 2026-2027 Pennsylvania State FFA Officer Team for all their help throughout the week.

Finally, thank to the Tulpehocken Area School District and Tulpehocken Area High School for hosting our conference.

💙✨ INTRODUCING THE 2026–2027 PENNSYLVANIA FFA STATE OFFICER TEAM! ✨💙

Today, the Bryce Jordan Center erupted with energy as our newly elected State Officers took the stage for the very first time. After months of preparation, interviews, and leadership development, these incredible members are ready to step into a year of service, growth, and impact.

🌟 This team represents the best of Pennsylvania FFA—passion, purpose, and a commitment to leading our association Beyond Our Limits. Each officer brings unique strengths, powerful stories, and a shared dedication to supporting members across the Commonwealth.

🙌 Join us in celebrating and welcoming the 2026–2027 State Officer Team! We can’t wait to watch them inspire classrooms, connect with chapters, and champion agricultural education all year long.

The journey starts now—and it’s going to be unforgettable.

📺 Can’t make it to Penn State for the 97th Pennsylvania FFA State Convention?

We’ve got you covered.

Join us virtually as we celebrate the accomplishments of Pennsylvania FFA members, recognize outstanding achievements, hear from inspiring speakers, and welcome the next generation of leaders.

🎥 Scan the QR code to access the official livestream and follow along throughout convention.

The first general session begins Tuesday, June 9 at 7:00 p.m.

We can’t wait to share this experience with you!

PAAE is looking for their next Executive Secretary. Please see the items below from PAAE for the Executive Secretary Position.

Questions should be directed to Krista Pontius by calling 717-385-6015 or sending an email to [email protected]

Executive Secretary Position Purpose to PAAE membership (Per PAAE Bylaws)

The Executive Secretary shall keep full and accurate records of all business proceedings in meetings of the Executive Committee, Executive Board, and Annual Business Meetings and shall have the minutes of these meetings made available to all members. He/she shall also serve as membership secretary for the Association and report to the Executive Board. He/she shall also perform such duties as the Executive Board may designate.

Applications will be accepted until Friday, June 5th at 5:00 PM EDT via this submission form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfI_96WF2n4Nsk32xsvkNoMU19aw_nsYg-BALtWEWawhA898g/viewform

Position Announcement: https://docs.google.com/document/d/136hgZT_hHTeFX_J-aZzmBDgVspmgEm60/edit

Job Description:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EAb8e3phpVljTT0460lyfcZ6UlSmlFOd/edit

Spring Highlights!

We’ve seen some great participation in the Run Across PA Challenge over the past several weeks. Ag teachers from across the state have been logging their miles.

Check out a couple of our PAAE members who have been hitting the trail as part of the challenge!

PAAE sends our deepest sympathies for the loss of Taryn Morgan, agriculture teacher and FFA Advisor at Upper Dauphin Area HS.

May her family, colleagues, students, friends, and community feel the love and support of us all through this most terrible tragedy.

If you wish to support, the UDA Greenhouse will be open tomorrow. All proceeds will be donated to Taryn's children and family.