Ms. Beth Knapp
Ag Biology, Ag Leadership, and Veterinary Science Instructor
FFA, Sheep, Goat and Horse Advisor
Horse Judging Team, Job Interview, Prepared Public Speaking Coach

 

Birth Place:  San Jose, CA                            Current Residence:  Merced, CA

Family:  A cat named “O’Malley” and a dog named "Madison"

High School:  Durham High School

Education Highlights:

            -  Durham High School

            -  Fresno State University

                        *  B.S. Degree in Agriculture Education

                        *  Concentration in Animal Science

                        *  NCAA Women’s Equestrian Team

Atwater High School Agriculture Instructor Since:  2006-2007 school year

Favorite Movie:  Dreamer

Sports/Hobbies:  Showing Horses (Reined Cow Horses)           

Favorite Song:  “Anyway” by Martina McBride

Favorite Book:  “The Rescue” by Nicholas Sparks

Teaching Philosophy

“If a student fails to learn, the teacher fails to teach”

Influential People (outside of family):

·         Mr. Bill Stevens – High School Ag Teacher

·         Ms. Trista Armstrong – Fresno State Equestrian Coach

Philosophy in Life

            “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.”

“The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want.”