Ms. Brenda Collins
Agricultural Education
Courses Taught:
- 8th: Exploring Food & Agricultural Products
- 7th: Exploring Plant & Animal Science
- 6th: Exploring Natural Resources and Environment
Certification Areas:
- 78700 - Agriculture (6-9)
- 00700 - Agriculture (9-12)
EDUCATION:
I graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with two bachelor's degrees. One in General Agriculture and one in Agricultural and Extension Education. I have also completed graduate classes in Middle School through UNC-Charlotte.
EXPERIENCE:
I have been teaching Agricultural Education for over 20 years. I spent 12 years at Davie High School, teaching a wide range of agricultural education classes...from Ag Production to Horticulture to Natural Resources Management. In 2010, I started the Agricultural Education program at ATMS, now known as Wheatmore Middle School. I love teaching middle school, and especially love teaching about agriculture!
Parents: please feel free to contact me, through email,Canvas or phone.
BIOGRAPHY:
I was born in Washington D.C., and grew up in Maryland in the D.C. suburbs. I moved to Salisbury, North Carolina in 1988 to teach and now consider North Carolina my home! My hobbies include gardening, fishing and reading. I enjoy spending time with my 2 cats and enjoying nature. I love teaching agriculture!!