08/10/2026
To finish introducing our ag teachers, help us welcome back a familiar face:
My name is Stephanie Bushnell. I am delighted to begin my fourth year teaching ag. This will be my second year here at Sunray, where I teach Floral Design, Greenhouse Production and 8th Grade Agriculture. This year, I am grateful for the opportunity to lead the agriculture department and mentor two new ag teachers as our program continues to grow. I wholeheartedly believe that our strong team of ag teachers is deeply committed to student success. I look forward to incorporating new ideas while building on the strong foundation we’ve already established for our agriculture program and FFA chapter.
What I enjoy most about Sunray is the strong sense of community that brings our town together. I also greatly appreciate our students, who are respectful, hard working and eager to learn.
Agriculture has always been a major part of my life. Growing up on a farm in Colorado, from a young age I developed a passion for gardening and raising livestock as well as working with horses. I still regularly return to Colorado to visit family and check on my herd of Shorthorn cattle. Before beginning my teaching career, I earned a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from West Texas A&M, where I was a member of the horse judging team. Prior to that, I double majored in Agriculture Education & Animal Science at Northeastern Junior College, where I rode for their ranch horse versatility team. I also previously worked as a substitute teacher and a CTE curriculum developer. Two experiences that truly shaped my desire for a career in agricultural education were serving as a Colorado FFA State Officer and later becoming a National Teach Ag Ambassador.
In the future, I look forward to starting an online Masters Degree program through Texas A&M, working towards a Texas Master Florist certification, and raising a family here in Sunray.