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www.htrnews.com | November 2013
Jamie Propson
Agricultural Educator School District of Mishicot
As the agricultural educator for the Mishicot School District, Jamie Propson is moving the classroom to a more hands-on learning atmosphere with science connections and real world applications. She graduated in 2012 from UW-River Falls as the outstanding senior in the College of Agriculture. In her classroom, students are required to find their individual passion through a supervised agricultural experience (SAE) that they work on outside of class to explore agriculture while learning responsibility and time management. These SAEs range from job shadows and work experiences to coordinating a volunteer effort or starting a small business. In addition to teaching nine courses from biotechnology to horticulture, Propson is also the advisor of the Mishicot FFA, a student organization focused on leadership with strong ties to agriculture. She has revitalized the program in the past year to get students involved while helping the Mishicot community. She is currently a Farm Bureau board member, working with Farm to School via Healthiest Manitowoc County, as well as a member of the Wisconsin Association of Ag Educators, and a lifetime FFA Alumni member who is planning the 2014 alumni convention in Elkhart Lake. Propson has served as a State FFA officer, a judge for FFA events, Agricultural Ambassador, and with GO: Africa. She is currently attending a Farm Bureau Institute to gain new agriculture industry knowledge as well as piloting an Educator Effectiveness series for the Mishicot School District. Besides school-related activities, she is active in the community by helping with various local events such as Pumpkinfest, Sagbraw and establishment of a community garden. She and her students have done invasive species removal at Woodland Dunes and landscape projects for the elderly in the community. Propson is improving the quality of life in Manitowoc County by helping children understand where their food comes from and how to eat healthy as well as overall agriculture education and leadership. “These lessons will become lifelong habits and idealistic standards that can be handed down through generations to come,” she stated.
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Case File What was your favorite board game growing up? Why? Growing up I loved the game Clue, mysteries engage deep thinking and require you to pay attention which I have always enjoyed. We had a few different Clue theme games from a Simpson’s version to a master detective one.
Do you still play board games? Which ones?
I love playing board games and all games when I get the time to do so with family and friends. Some of my favorites include Clue (still!), Apples to Apples, and Trivial Pursuit with my in-laws every holiday.
Did you have a favorite game board character? Who, why?
My favorite board game character would have to be King Kandy from Candyland because it was the first board game I recall playing and reminds me of my childhood. I loved all his crazy colors and candies.
Did your family have a board game night? Do you have a favorite memory from that? We do not have a family board game night, but do play cards (Sheephead) as a family.
What was the first video game you played?
I do not play video games. I did have a Gameboy growing up and liked Tetris.
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I suggest it was Mrs. Propson, in the Lounge with the Candlestick
“ CONGRATULATIONS
She and her husband, Dave, live in Denmark and hope to build a home in Mishicot in the future.
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