Advice from Wayne Gretzky

"You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take."

Wayne Gretzky 

A quote from one of the most well known hockey players who played against my main man Mario Lemieux. This exact quote is relatable to my #AgEdParli journey. Last semester the time came to schedule classes for the current semester. I spoke to Dr. Ewing and Dr. Foster about what classes to take. A little bird put the idea of taking #AEE216 Practical Parliamentary Procedure in my ear. I thought, "Why not? Seems like a useful class that I will probably utilize in my time teaching and in other organizations that I participate in." So right then and there, I scheduled the class.

Fast forward to the beginning of this semester and the class is up and running. We did have some hiccups at the beginning but we utilized an authentic problem (PSU Collegiate FFA and Teach Ag Society consolidating to become The L.E.A.D. Society next semester). Suddenly the ins and outs of Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised, otherwise known as RONR, became a real thing! We've learned precedence, types of motions, bylaws, and even how to put our experience to use after this class.

In a few short weeks the class will be taking the accreditation exam where we can put our knowledge gained from the entire semester to the test. Wish us luck as we hope to all conclude the class as accredited parliamentarians.

We are almost to the end y'all! We're at the end of the 3rd period skating down the ice and staring the goal tender in the face through his mask. Will we take the shot? I'm sure glad I took the shot to take the class now all that's left to do is take one more to win the game!







Angela Becker
#PSUAgEd18
Student Teacher at Manheim Central High School

Shine Greatness

The event of the year has come and gone just as quickly as it arrived, National FFA Convention. Throughout convention we saw student's from across the nation "Shine Greatness," as the retiring National FFA Officer Caleb Gustin proclaimed during session. FFA members have a way of shining their greatness where ever they go. Each and everyone of them chose to go above and beyond what is expected of them in the classroom to better each of their lives. Some individuals chose to better develop themselves in; livestock evaluation, some public speaking, and for a very select group parliamentary procedure.

This select group of students have chosen to exemplify the meaning of shining greatness. They have worked extremely hard to finally reach the big stage at national convention where they are able to put their skills to the test. It is truly inspiring to witness both the novice and senior parliamentary events. It is evident that each student not only practiced regularly with their teams but have also gone above and beyond to prepare for the event.

As these students grace the stage for the finals round, it is their time to shine greatness. A time to demonstrate all their hard work. A time to recognize all their dedication has finally paid off. Each state has amplified their reason for making it to the finals.

I was able to learn so much about teaching parliamentary procedure as well as well as how the career development event is run. Not only did I get to experience the novice event first hand I was able to be inspired by the students participating in the senior event. I cannot wait to take what I learned through these experiences to help my own students develop these skills and shine greatness.