Texas Team Ag Ed Staff Spotlight

TEXAS TEAM AG ED STAFF SPOTLIGHT STAFF SPOTLIGHT STAFF SPOTLIGHT

JOB TENURE: 22 YEARS JOB TITLE: MEMBERSHIP SERVICES COORDINATOR EMPLOYER: AGRICULTURE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS

KAREN JONES WHAT ARE YOUR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES?

I keep and maintain the membership records of the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas. I am responsible for coordinating with the board of directors on meetings and other items that pertain to them. I also coordinate with other ATAT staff on the ATAT Professional Development Conference.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOUR JOB?

Speaking with the teachers; whether that be by phone or email, helping them with their needs. This has been my favorite part of my job for 22 years.

WHY DO YOU THINK AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION IS IMPORTANT?

I think agricultural science education is important because the world is made of many types of people and from what I have seen in this position is that ag ed encompasses so many types of students, it has so many opportunities for students to excel and teaches skills that they will use for the rest of their lives.

WHEN TALKING DIRECTLY TO OUR ADVISORS, WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SAY TO THEM?

Thank you for what you do for the students you teach, for the countless hours you put in and out of the classroom. Thank you for supporting the association for which I have the privilege to work for so many years. Thank you to those that have made an impact on me thought out my time at the ATAT. Keep striving for the best because you bring out the best in your student every day.

ROSEMARY FAZZINO

WHAT ARE YOUR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES?

I am responsible and accountable for developing and implementing private and public fundraising strategies. I also am responsible for donor cultivation, recruitment, fundraising, and account stewardship. I promote the organization within targeted communities to ensure a broad base of funding resources and donor base growth.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOUR JOB?

My favorite thing about my job is getting to learn from so many wise and experienced individuals.

WHEN TALKING DIRECTLY TO OUR ADVISORS, WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SAY TO THEM?

Thank you for all your hard work in and out of the classroom. Your time and efforts don’t go unnoticed and we cannot thank you enough for what you do.

JOB TENURE: 4 MONTHS JOB TITLE: DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING COORDINATOR EMPLOYER: TEXAS FFA FOUNDATION

JOB TENURE: 4 YEARS JOB TITLE: BUDGET & FINANCE COORDINATOR EMPLOYER: PRIMARILY THE TEXAS FFA ASSOCIATION; A SHARED EMPLOYEE WITH ATAT, TEXAS FFA ALUMNI, TEXAS FFA COLLEGIATE AND TEXAS YOUNG FARMERS

CAROLEE FRAMPTON WHAT ARE YOUR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES?

I am responsible for all things related to money coming in to and out of all of the organizations. Everything from making deposits, paying bills, and running payroll, to assisting in the preparation of the annual budget for board and FFA student membership approval. In addition, I assist with the state swine validation system by filling orders and verifying submitted documents.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOUR JOB?

One of my favorite things about my job is the “who.” I can be a finance coordinator anywhere, but it is the “who” that makes my role special. All of the work that I do is ultimately for each and every member of Texas FFA, and that is what drives me.

WHY DO YOU THINK AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION IS IMPORTANT?

Agricultural science education is important because, with all of the emerging technologies, we still need to be able to provide basic necessities. The ag industry is vital to daily life in ways most consumers don't even recognize. It is also our job to educate consumers about the value of ag ed. Another component I value is the learned leadership skills - we are raising the future of our country in more ways than one, not only in the field but also in the corporate and political world.

WHEN TALKING DIRECTLY TO OUR ADVISORS, WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SAY TO THEM?

Thank you. Even those two words don't suffice. The number of hours advisors put in, the number of miles driven, stock shows attended, entries filled out, training for leadership and competitive events - all of this in addition to the hours in the classroom. I am utterly amazed at the dedication of our advisors and am so grateful for the size of their hearts.