Andrews moseys into teaching
Photo Credit: Emily Miller Caption: Ms. Andrews begins her teaching career as a part of our NRAS Magnet program! Attending and being a team captain and varsity player at Penn State University has given Ms. Andrews the skills she needs to drive her students to success.
Agricultural and extension education major, first division field hockey player, and now North Harford Hawk. Ms. Katherine Andrews began her first year teaching as a member of our NRAS Magnet Program at the start of the 2016-17 school year.
Andrews said she plans to utilize all aspects that make North Harford unique to give her students the best possible education in the field of agricultural sciences. “I believe agriculture is a great interest vehicle to drive student’s skill sets and interests,.” Andrews said.
Andrews was born and raised in our neighboring state Pennsylvania. After graduating from Lancaster Mennonite High School, she earned her degree in agricultural and extension education from Penn State University. Andrews chose Penn State because it has a well-known agriculture program and also a competitive field hockey program. Also, the atmosphere of Penn State is indescribable, she added. Majoring in the agriculture field was a no brainer according to Andrews.
Growing up on a poultry and crop farm and being a member of the FFA and 4-H organizations throughout her college career is what inspired her to continue in the field of agriculture. Being a part of farming from a young age ingrained her passion to teach and spread agricultural knowledge.
Not only did Andrews excel in her academics at Penn State, but also in the athletic program! Andrews said, “A fun fact that may be most surprising to students would be that I played field hockey at Penn State on their varsity team for four years.” As a member of her college field hockey defense she finished her senior season placed 10th nationally.
Andrews is looking forward to a new experience in a new state and community. Andrews states, “It’s exciting to be down in an area that is so beautiful and rural and surrounded by a community that is so supportive.” Andrews ties back to the sense of community and involvement, but most importantly the great agriculture program. She says that, “These students have such a unique opportunity to work hands on and utilize it to its fullest capacity.”
