Ms. Beth Knapp
Ag Biology, Ag Economics/Government, and Ag Leadership Instructor
FFA, Dairy Cattle and Horse Advisor
Horse Judging Team, Prepared Public Speaking, and Agronomy Coach

 

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

Family:  TBD

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

            -  Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

                        *  M.S. Degree in Agriculture Science

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

Favorite Movie:  All the Pretty Horses

Sports/Hobbies
:  Horseback riding         

Favorite Song:  “Undo It", by Carrie Underwood

Favorite (recently read) Book:    "The Art of Getting Things Done"

Favorite Quote: 

             "The will to win is important, yet the will to prepare is vital"

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

Words That Describe Me According To My Teaching Collegues:

Genuine, innovator, gracious, sincere, efficient, fun, organized, determined, and "high bar"

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.”