North Carolina Agriculture Teachers Association

07/27/2026

✨Congratulations to the 2027 NCCAT
Burroughs Wellcome Fund CTE Teacher of the Year Finalists! ✨

We’re proud of the following Agricultural Education teachers that have been named as finalists for the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching
(NCCAT) 2027 Burroughs Wellcome Fund CTE Teacher of the Year Award!

These outstanding educators represent the best of
CTE-preparing students with real-world skills, leadership, and a passion for agriculture.

Congratulations to all the finalists, and thank you for your continued dedication to excellence in Ag Education!

07/24/2026

07/21/2026

💙 Thank You for Supporting NCATA! 💙

A sincere thank you to everyone who donated items, placed bids, and participated in the NCATA Silent Auction during the CTE Summer Conference!

Thanks to your incredible generosity, we raised $3,325 to support scholarships for future agriculture teachers and the Agricultural Education Relief Fund. These funds will help invest in the next generation of agricultural educators while providing support to agriculture teachers when unexpected challenges arise.

The success of this auction is a testament to the generosity and commitment of our agricultural education family. Thank you for helping NCATA continue to support our members and strengthen the future of agricultural education.

We appreciate each and every one of you! 💙🌱

07/15/2026

🏆🌟 Celebrating Excellence in Agricultural Education! 🌟🏆

During our session at teacher Conference, we were proud to recognize our 2026 Regional Teachers of the Year for their dedication, leadership, and commitment to agricultural education.

Congratulations to:
🌱Kayla Brown – East Central
🌱Shelley Armour – Northeast
🌱Gretchen Blackburn – Northwest
🌱Jacob Fipps – South Central
🌱Scott Jolly – Southeast
🌱Alex Silliman – Southwest
🌱Donnie Hinson – West
🌱Chris Maner – West Central

We also want to recognize and thank the incredible educators who served as mentors this past year. Your willingness to support, encourage, and guide fellow teachers strengthens our profession and helps ensure the success of agricultural education across North Carolina. 💙

Thank you to all of our award recipients and mentors for the impact you make on students, teachers, and communities every day.

06/28/2026

Welcome to Wilmington, Region V! 🌊🌱

Check-in is officially open in Salon 2! Stop by to pick up your conference materials and your Got to Be NC welcome bag, filled with delicious North Carolina treats and goodies from across our great state.

Need a place to connect? Salon 2 will also be available for state conversations and planning meetings until 5:00 PM today.

We’re excited to have you here and can’t wait for an incredible week of learning, networking, and celebrating agricultural education!

06/17/2026

Support the next generation of Ag Teachers! 🚜 We’re gathering unique items, themed baskets, and experiences for our Annual Silent Auction at the CTE Summer Conference.

Want to contribute? Please send donation details to Johnny Jessup at [email protected]!

05/18/2026

⏳ The countdown is on, Region V! ⏳

We can’t wait to see you in Wilmington, but there are two very important dates you need to hit this month to join us at the coast:

🏨 Friday, May 22: Last day to book your room at the Embassy Suites Riverfront at the conference rate!
📝 Friday, May 29: Registration closes.

Don't let the ship sail without you! Head to https://www.ncagteachers.org/pd/region5 to secure your spot and your stay. 🌊⚓️

05/06/2026

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and it’s time for Ag Teacher Bingo!

Screenshot the board, mark what you’ve done, and see how many you can check off. Post your completed board in the comments or share it to your own page to show your ag teacher journey! Let’s celebrate the laughs, the late nights, the early mornings, and everything in between!

05/06/2026

04/20/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 NCATA NAAE Award Winners! We are so proud of your hard work and dedication to your students and the future of agricultural education. Please join us in celebrating these outstanding individuals and programs!

We look forward to formally recognizing all of our winners during the upcoming CTE Summer Conference in Winston-Salem July 13-16.