​​​ Vermilion County Farm Bureau
  Serving Vermilion County Agriculture Since 1918

Gregory, Masterson Named

AITC Co-Teachers of the Year for 2024


Nicole Gregory and Callan Masterson were selected as AITC Co-Teachers of the Year. They are a dynamic duo teaching ag lessons to 2nd graders at Rossville-Alvin Elementary School. Together they connect agriculture to social studies and their community. They have explored hydroponics, greenhouse growing and aquaponics. They are also working to build a community gardening project. By integrating agriculture into their lessons, their aim is to cultivate not only plants but also a deeper respect for the work and resources that nourish us all.

 

 


Vermilion County Farm Bureau provides presentations to EVERY elementary

school in Vermilion County.  That means our Ag Literacy Coordinator

Missy Buhr can only get to each classroom four times a year.

To help teachers have an ag-themed lesson every month, AITC is providing

our new AGsploration lessons that provides materials and links to lessons

that can be featured in the month's that Missy isn't in their classroom.

If you'd like more information about the AGsploration options, contact

Missy at aitc.vcfb@gmail.com.

2024 AITC Teachers of the Year Nicole Gregory (left) and Callan Masterson from Rossville-Alvin Elementary School.

Previous AITC Teachers of the Year

2024 - Nichole Gregory and Callan Masterson, Rosssville-

             Alvin, Rossville 

2023 - Mindy Ohlmiller, Trinity Lutheran School, Danville

2022 - Cindy Hunter, Mary Miller Jr High, Georgetown

2021 - Amber Tutwiler, Edison Elementary, Danville

2020 - Joan Dale, Schlarman Academy, Danville

2019 - Chris Jaruseski, Mark Denman Elementary, Danville

2018 - Sue Heidle, Danville Lutheran School, Danville

2017 - Michelle Lawhorn, Mark Denman Elem, Danville

2016 - Mandy Mourer, Northest Magnet Elem, Danville

2015 - Lisa Witsman, Judith Giacoma Elementary, Westville
2014 - Kathy Carmody, East Park Elementary, Danville
2013 - Lisa Unzicker, Northeast Magnet Elem, Danville
2012 - Diana Pratt, Danville Lutheran School, Danville
2011 - Carol Finley, Bismarck-Henning Elem, Bismarck
2010 - Kammie Richter, Oakwood Jr High, Oakwood

AGsploration Gives Teachers Additional Resources

Ag in the Classroom is a one of the biggest programs conducted by

Vermilion County Farm Bureau.


Through Ag in the Classroom, teachers have access to free materials, lesson plans, classroom presentations and access to thematic learning kits.