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Department of Agricultural Education & Studies

Graduate Student

Name: Justin J. Ackers
Email: jjakers@iastate.edu
Office: 217B Curtiss Hall
Phone: 294-0893
Major Professor: Dr. W. Wade Miller; Dr. Michael Retallick
Home: Kellerton, Iowa
Education: BS in Agricultural Business with Distinction, Iowa State University, December 1997; Pursuing an MS with Teacher Certification in Agricultural Education (anticipated graduation date May 2008)
Research Interest: Teacher Education; Farm Business Planning and Succession;
Professional Affiliations: VP of GO in Ag Ed; Student Member of AAAE
Plans for the Future: I plan to pursue a career in Agricultural Education at the high school or community college level after graduation.

Brief Statement (Why you choose Iowa State University and AgEdS): I chose to continue my education at Iowa State because of my desire to pursue a career in Agricultural Education. The degree option in Ag Ed with Teacher Certification was exactly what I was looking for. In two years, I will have both my Masters and a teaching certificate to teach high school Ag Education. This combination will hopefully lead to rewarding and well-paying career in Agricultural Education.

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