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Kasee L.

Smith
Curriculum Vitae

605 Harvest Drive


College Station, TX 77845
Office: (979) 845-7557
Mobile: 801-598-8027
Email: kasee.smith@ag.tamu.edu
Website: https://kaseesmith.weebly.com

Academic History
Doctor of Philosophy:

Texas A&M University


College Station, Texas

May 2016

Department of Agricultural Leadership Education & Communications


Dissertation Title: A Quasi-Experimental Examination of the Effects of Cognitive Sequencing on
STEM Concept Integration in Agricultural Education
Overall GPA: 4.0
Major Advisor: Dr. John Rayfield
Defense Date: January 15, 2016

Master of Science

Utah State University


Logan, Utah

August 2012

Department of Agricultural Systems Technology & Education


Thesis Title: Coping Mechanisms and Level of Occupational Stress Among Agriculture Teachers
and Other Teaching Populations
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Rebecca G. Lawver

Bachelor of Science

Utah State University


Logan, Utah

May 2002

Department of Agricultural Systems, Technology, & Education


Major: Agricultural Education

Certifications
Utah Educator Level 2 License- Secondary Education (grades 6-12)
Endorsement Areas: Agriculture (CTE/General), Science
Expires: 6/30/2016

Post-Secondary Teaching Experience


Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Graduate Teaching Assistant

August 2013-Present

Instructor of Record

AGSC 405: Facilitating Complete Secondary Agricultural Science Programs


(Fall 2015-Spring 2016)
o Created student instruction in managing Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs) and
advising an FFA chapter

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Evaluated the performance of 61 undergraduate agricultural science students in regard to


their ability to effectively implement the three circle model of agricultural education
Developed innovative teaching materials to replicate real-world agricultural teaching
situations

AGSC 425: Learner Centered Instruction in Agricultural Science


(Fall 2014-Spring 2016)
o Developed and implemented intensive two-week methods course taught at the beginning
of the student teaching semester
o Created rubrics to assess demonstration of a variety of teaching methods
o Synthesized student teaching handbook outlining expectations and assignments for
student teaching semester
o Evaluated student lessons for both content and pedagogical delivery
o Collaborated with faculty in Agricultural Science to deliver a seamless, comprehensive
experience for student teachers

AGSC 484: Field Experience in Agricultural Science


(Spring 2014-Spring 2016)
o Mentored development of student teachers in agricultural education
o Provided weekly feedback and assessment of teaching abilities for student teachers
o Collaborated with secondary agricultural educators to facilitate individualized learning and
development of student teachers
o Completed formative and summative assessments of student learning and progress

AGSC 436: Professional Teaching Internship in Agricultural Science


(Spring 2014-Spring 2016)
o Developed assessments related to performance during student teaching semester
o Served as the direct university supervisor for seven student teachers
o Evaluated student progress and mentored undergraduate students to increase teaching
performance

ALEC 380: Study Away- Perceptions of Agriculture


(Fall 2014 & Fall 2015)
o Instructed study away course for 27 undergraduate and 4 graduate students Fall 2014
and 16 undergraduate and 3 graduate students Fall 2015
o Developed curricula related to qualitative data collection, content analysis, and
presentation skills
o Organized and coordinated over a week of high-impact field experience each fall,
combined experiences include 19 states and 5,800 miles
o Coordinated student volunteer efforts at National FFA Convention and homeless shelter
in Washington, D.C.

ALED 426: Leading and Training Adults


(Summer 2014)
o Planned and developed instruction for 32 undergraduate students in the areas of
andragogy, course planning and development, assessment, and instructional strategies
o Integrated online course management tools and learning modules for distributing course
content and supplement face-to-face instruction

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Teaching Assistant

AGSC 384: Clinical Professional Experience in Agricultural Science


(Spring 2015)
o Coordinated development of syllabus and maintained course website
o Graded written assignments following guidelines for writing-intensive course grading

AGSC 405: Facilitating Complete Agricultural Science Programs


(Fall 2013-Spring 2014)
o Maintained course grading and electronic gradebook
o Graded individual and group assignments
o Managed and updated course website

Workshop Presenter

Integrating STEM Concepts in Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources


(Summer 2015)
o Collaborated with other faculty members to fill need during Texas A&M Ag Ed Academy
month
o Led and instructed full-day agricultural educator workshop on STEM integration for
freshmen-level agriculture courses
o Developed lesson plans, teacher workbooks, and hands-on training materials

Guest Lecturer in Departmental Courses

ALEC 620:
ALEC 695:
AGLS 101:
AGSC 384:
ALEC 603:
AGSC 384:
AGSC 425:
AGSC 425:
AGSC 425:
ALEC 681:
ALEC 695:
AGSC 405:
AGSC 405:
AGSC 405:

Social Capital and Survey Response Rates


Developing Literature Reviews for Theses and Dissertaions
Overview of Teaching in Agriculture (Fall 2015)
Role of an Agricultural Educator (Fall 2015)
Experiential Learning Theory (Summer 2015)
Differentiated Instruction (Spring 2015)
Classroom Management Strategies (Fall 2014-Spring 2015)
Time Management Strategies for Teachers (Spring 2015)
Goal Setting in Teaching Applications (Spring 2015)
Using Instructional Strategies in Post-Secondary Teaching (Fall 2014)
Developing a Presentation of Research (Spring 2014)
Non-traditional Supervised Agricultural Experiences (Fall 2013-Spring 2014)
Managing and Assessing SAE Records Using The AET (Fall 2013-Spring 2015)
Developing a School and Community Profile (Fall 2013)

Secondary Teaching Experience


Landmark High School, Spanish Fork, Utah
Agricultural Education Instructor

June 2012 - August 2013

Started new agriculture science program and chartered new FFA chapter at magnet school for atrisk students in Nebo School District

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Taught courses including: Agricultural Leadership and Communications, Animal Science, Biology:
Agricultural Science, Floriculture and Greenhouse Management, and a school-wide Foundational
Literacy Skills course.
Coordinated summer agriculture courses for more than 100 students including formal instruction,
and supervised study assignments
Facilitated 100% SAE participation
Worked with school officials and counseling staff to manage personal and academic requirements
of more than 75 FFA members deemed at-risk by school district standards.

Spanish Fork High School, Spanish Fork, Utah


Agricultural Education Instructor

July 2002 - May 2012

Maintained and developed a quality agriculture program strong in all aspects of the three circle
model of agricultural education.
Taught agriculture courses including: Advanced Animal Science, Agricultural Leadership and
Communications, Animal Science, Biology: Agricultural Science, Natural Resources
Management, and Floriculture & Greenhouse Management
Worked to develop cross-curricular assignments and collaborated with school science teachers to
align and enhance student core science learning.
Attained 100% goal of students creating and maintaining records on a Supervised Agricultural
Experience program.
Facilitated growth in FFA chapter from 32 members in 2002, to 317 in 2012.
Developed program instructor needs from one-teacher to three-teachers
Awarded 2009 National FFA Model of Innovation Chapter in Community Service.
FFA member accomplishments included: 5 State FFA Officers (2 President), 3 National FFA
Officer Candidates, 46 American FFA Degrees, 78 State Degrees, 10 Star State Finalists, 11 Star
State Greenhand Finalists, 24 State Proficiency Winners, 1 National Proficiency Winner, 6
National Proficiency Finalists, 4 National Agriscience Fair Winners, 2-Time Horse Evaluation CDE
State Winning team, State Winning Prepared Public Speaker, Three Star National Chapter
Ranking 2004-2012

Other Professional Workshops and Presentations


Year
2015

Group
Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)
Instructor Training Workshop

Topic
Teaching Methods

2015

TEEX Instructor Training Workshop

Instructional Skills

2015

TEEX Instructor Training Workshop

Teaching with Technology

2013

Utah Association for Career and Technical Education


(UACTE) Summer Conference

Agricultural Communications &


Leadership Curriculum

2013

UACTE Mid-Winter Conference Workshop

Classroom Management Ideas

2012

UACTE Mid-Winter Conference

Amazing Animal Science Labs

2008

UACTE Mid-Winter Conference

What to do with the last 5 minutes of


class?

2007

NAAE Region I Conference

Best Classroom Techniques

2007

UACTE Mid-Winter Conference

Equine Science Curriculum

2006

UACTE Mid-Winter Conference

The Power of Change: Innovative


Teaching Strategies

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Research Experience
Research Projects as PI or Co-PI

Cognitive Sequencing in STEM Integration within Agricultural Education Courses (Dissertation


Research)
Effective Practices for STEM Integration in Agricultural Education (Dissertation Research)
Role of Experiential Learning Theory in Secondary Agricultural Education
Teacher Perceptions of STEM Integration
Agricultural Educator Instructional Method Perceptions and Use
Historical Examination of the Educational Intent of the Project Method in Agricultural Education
Seasonality of SAE Recordbook Use
Effects of High Impact Experiences on Student Learning Styles
Student Teaching Experience and Kolbs Learning Style Inventory
Student Teacher/Cooperating Teacher Placement and Relationships
Social Media Use as Collaboration for Cohort of Student Teachers
Comparison of Stress and Coping in Agricultural Educators and Other Teaching Populations
(Thesis Research)

Research Projects as Collaborator

Comparison of Graduation Rates Based on Agricultural Education Enrollment


Attitudinal Changes in Induction Year Agricultural Educators
Social Media Use of Agricultural Education Students

Publications
Books & Book Chapters
Rayfield, J., Smith, K. L., Park, T.P. & Croom, D. B. (2017). Principles of Agriculture, Food, and
Natural Resources. Tinley Park, IL: Goodheart-Willcox Publishers. ISBN: 978-163-126-2357
Refereed Journal Articles
Smith, K. L., Rayfield, J. (2015). A historical examination of the educational intent of supervised
agricultural experiences (SAEs) and project-based learning in Agricultural Education.
Journal of Agricultural Education (in-review).
Smith, K. L., Rayfield, J., & McKim, B. R. (2015). Effective practices in STEM integration:
Describing teacher perceptions and instructional method use. Journal of Agricultural
Education 56(4), 183-201. doi:10.5032/jae.2015.04183
Rayfield, J., McKim, B. R., Smith, K. L. & Lawrence, S. G. (2014). Analyzing Moirs curve: A
quantitative look at attitudinal changes in induction-year agricultural educators. Journal of
Agricultural Education 55(3), 147-161. doi: 10.5032/jae.2014.03147.
Lawver, R. G. & Smith, K.L. (2014). Coping mechanisms Utah agriculture teachers use to
manage teaching related stress. Journal of Agricultural Education 55(1), 76-91. doi:
10.5032/jae.2014.01076.
Refereed Paper Presentations at Regional and National Meetings
Smith, K. L., Rayfield, J. (2016, February).Student teaching changed me: A look at Kolbs
Learning Style Inventory scores before and after the student teaching experience. Paper
accepted for presentation at the annual Southern Region meeting of the American
Association for Agricultural Education, San Antonio, TX.

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Breeding, L. R., Rayfield, J., & Smith, K. L. (2016, February). Lessons learned: Describing the
preservice preparation experiences of early-career award-winning agricultural educators.
Paper accepted for presentation at the annual Southern Region meeting of the American
Association for Agricultural Education, San Antonio, TX
Smith, K.L., McKibben, J., & Rayfield, J. (2015, September). A descriptive survey analysis of
student teacher and cooperating teacher relationships: An examination of paired data.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Western Region American Association for
Agricultural Education, Corvallis, OR.
Smith, K.L., McKibben, J., & Rayfield, J. (2015, September). The relationship status is
complicated: A qualitative examination of thoughts on the student teacher \ cooperating
teacher relationship from both perspectives. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
Western Region American Association for Agricultural Education, Corvallis, OR.
Smith, K. L., Rayfield, J. (2015, May). A historical examination of the educational intent of
supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs) and project-based learning in Agricultural
Education. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for
Agricultural Education, San Antonio, TX.
Smith, K. L., McKim, B. R., & Rayfield, J. (2014, September). Effective practices in STEM
integration: Describing teacher perceptions and instructional method use. Paper presented
at the annual meeting of the Western Region American Association for Agricultural
Education, Kona, HI.
Hanagriff, R., Smith, K. L., Williams, R. H., & Stewart, A. Y. (2014, September). High school
graduation success of Texas students and the value of enrollment in agricultural education:
Is agricultural education a positive influence? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
Western Region American Association for Agricultural Education, Kona, HI.
Rayfield, J., McKim, B.R., Smith, K.L. & Lawrence, S.G. (2013, February). Analyzing Moirs
curve: A quantitative look at attitudinal changes in induction-year agricultural educators.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southern Region American Association for
Agricultural Education, Dallas, TX.
Smith, K. L. & Lawver, R.G. (2013, September). Comparison of agriculture teachers and other
teaching populations stress coping strategies. Paper presented at the Western Region
meeting of the American Association for Agricultural Educators, Lubbock, TX.
Lawver, R. G. & Smith, K.L. (2013, May). Using coping strategies to manage stress in
agriculture teachers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Association
for Agricultural Education, Columbus, OH.
Refereed Abstract Presentations at Regional and National Meetings
Smith, K. L. & McKim, B. R. (2015). The effect of high-impact practices on students learning
style: A quasi-experiment. Abstract presented at the annual meeting of the North
American College Teachers of Agriculture, Athens, GA.
Refereed Poster Presentations at Regional and National Meetings
Bagley, L. R., & Smith, K. L. (2015, September). Using Kolbs Learning Style Inventory as a tool
for agricultural education student teachers. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the
Western Region American Association for Agricultural Education, Corvallis, OR.
Gallegos, K. M., Overstreet, C., Smith, K. L., & Rayfield, J. (2015, September). Using a private
Facebook page as virtual collaboration for a cohort of student teachers. Poster presented
at the annual meeting of the Western Region American Association for Agricultural
Education, Corvallis, OR.

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Smith, K. L., & Rayfield, J. (2015, January). Effective Teaching? Agriculture Teachers
Confidence in Instructional Method Use and Perceived Effectiveness. Poster presented at
the annual meeting of the Southern Region American Association for Agricultural
Education, Atlanta, GA.
Smith, K. L., Stewart, A. Y., & McKim, B. R. (2014, September). Mentoring the next generation of
scholars: A collaborative field research methods course combining graduate and
undergraduate researchers. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Region
American Association for Agricultural Education, Kona, HI.
Breeding, L., Smith, K. L., Hanagriff, R. & Rayfield, J. (2013, February) A Descriptive Analysis of
FFA Students Use of Social Networking Sites in Texas. Poster presented at the annual
meeting of the Southern Region American Association for Agricultural Education, Dallas,
TX.
Smith, K. L., Hanagriff, R. & Rayfield, J. (2013, September) Record Book Seasonality in
Agricultural Education: Does it exist and what are factors of influence? Poster presented at
the annual meeting of the Southern Region American Association for Agricultural
Education, Dallas, TX.
Smith, K. L., & Lawver, R. G. (2013, May). Encouraging the initiation of agricultural education
programs for at-risk students. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American
Association for Agricultural Education, Columbus, OH.
Publications in Peer-reviewed National Media
Smith, K. L. (2012). Building a tradition. The Agricultural Education Magazine 85(3),
7-8, 15.

Grants and External Funding

Hay Group Learning Styles Inventory Research Grant 2015


Amount: $3950 (Funded)
Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications Graduate Student
Research Excellence Travel Grant 2015
Amount: $750
Texas A&M University College of Agriculture Mentoring for Success in Research Student
Development Grant 2015
Amount: $1000 (Funded)
Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications Graduate Student
Research Excellence Travel Grant 2014
Amount: $750
Texas A&M University College of Agriculture Mentoring for Success in Research Student
Development Grant 2014
Amount: $1000 (Funded)
National Science Foundation Research on Education and Learning (REAL) 2014 NSF 13-604
Amount: $499,729 (Not Funded)
Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications Graduate Student
Research Excellence Travel Grant 2013
Amount: $750

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Awards and Honors


2016
2015
2015
2015

2015
2015
2015

2013

2013
2013
2013
2006-2013
2012
2007
2007
2005
2005

American Association for Agricultural Education Omega II Professional


Development Seminar Participant
Texas A&M University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Deans
Outstanding Achievement Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching
Texas A&M University Center for Teaching Excellence Teaching-As-Research
(TAR) Fellow
Distinguished Innovative Idea Poster: Using a Private Facebook Group as Virtual
Collaboration for a Cohort of Student Teachers. (Gallegos, K., Overstreet, C.,
Smith, K. L., & Rayfield, J.) Poster presented at the annual meeting of the
Western Region American Association for Agricultural Education, Corvallis, OR.
Outstanding Doctoral Student, Texas A&M University Department of Agricultural
Leadership, Education, and Communications
Texas A&M University Office of Graduate Studies Academy of Future Faculty
Fellow
Distinguished Research Poster: Effective Teaching? Agriculture Teachers
Confidence in Instructional Method Use and Perceived Effectiveness. (Smith, K.
L., & Rayfield, J.) Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Southern
Region American Association for Agricultural Education, Atlanta, GA.
Outstanding Research Poster: A Descriptive Analysis of FFA Students Use of
Social Networking Sites in Texas (Breeding, L., Smith, K. L., Hanagriff, R. &
Rayfield, J.) Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Southern Region
American Association for Agricultural Education, Dallas, TX.
Texas A&M University Diversity Fellowship
Texas A&M University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Excellence
Fellowship
Texas A&M University Merit Fellowship* (*accepted competing university-level fellowship offer)
Utah Association of Agricultural Educators Teacher of Teachers Award
Utah Association of Agricultural Educators Ten Years of Service Award
Featured in National Association of Agricultural Educators Teach Ag Brochure
Utah Association of Agricultural Educators Outstanding Young Member
National Association of Agricultural Educators Region I Ideas Unlimited Winner
National Association of Agricultural Educators Teachers Turn the Key Award

Professional Committee Appointments


2012-2013
2012-2013
2010-2013
2009-2013
2008-2009
2006-2007
2006-2007

Utah Agricultural Leadership and Communication Curriculum Development


Committee Member
Utah Career and Technical Educators Association Board Member
Nebo School District Agricultural Science Course Collaboration Development
Chairman
Utah State Office of Education Agricultural Education Instructional Materials
Review Committee Member
Utah Animal Science Course Content Exam Development Committee Member
Equine Science Course Curriculum Development Committee Member
UAAE ACTE Relations Committee Chairman

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Professional Service
2015-2016
2015
2015
2015
2015
2015
2015
2014-2015
2014
2014
2014

Texas A&M Alpha Tau Alpha/ Future Agricultural Science Teachers Advisor
Texas FFA Association State Agricultural Issues Forum Judge
Goodheart-Willcox Publishing Company Annual Sales Meeting Presenter Nature
of Agricultural Education in the United States
Texas A&M College of Agriculture Graduate Student Society (AGSS) Ted Talks
Presenter Entering the World of Research
Pearson Educational Systems, edTPA Scorer Agricultural Education Division
(effective Spring 2016 testing cycle)
Texas FFA Association Area III District I Speaking Events Judge
American Association for Agricultural Education National Conference Poster
Reviewer
Texas FFA Association Area III District I Leadership Development Event
Coordinator: Job Interview LDE
Texas FFA Association Area III Leadership Development Event Judge: Radio
Broadcasting LDE
Texas FFA Association Area III District I Leadership Development Event Judge:
Public Relations LDE
Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education National
Conference Poster Reviewer

Professional Affiliations
2015-Present
2013-Present
2013-Present
2001-Present
2001-Present
2001-2013
2012-2013
2008-2011
2001-2013

North American College Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Member


Texas A&M University College of Agriculture Graduate Student Society Member
American Association for Agricultural Education Member
Association for Career and Technical Education Member
National Association of Agricultural Educators Member
Utah Association of Agricultural Educators (UAAE) Member
Utah Association of Agricultural Educators President-Elect
Utah Association of Agricultural Educators Secretary
Utah Career and Technical Educators Association Member

References
Dissertation Advisor:
Dr. John Rayfield, Ed.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, & Communications
Texas A&M University
600 John Kimbrough Blvd, 2116 TAMU
College Station, TX, 77843
979-862-3707
jrayfield@tamu.edu

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References (Cont.)
Dissertation Committee Member:
Dr. Tim Murphy, Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, & Communications
Texas A&M University
600 John Kimbrough Blvd, 2116 TAMU
College Station, TX, 77843
979-862-3419
tmurphy@tamu.edu
Masters Thesis Advisor:
Dr. Rebecca G. Lawver, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Agricultural Systems, Technology & Education
Utah State University
2300 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT, 84321
435-797-1254
rebecca.lawver@usu.edu

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