Workshop Presenters: NACTA 2026 Conference

Full Name	Institution	Speaking At
Somdatta Achar	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Using Mixed Assessment Tools to Improve Modular Curriculum Design in Cover Crop Education
Adebayo Adeoti	Texas Tech University	Enhancing Ranching Literacy Through Experiential Learning: Evidence from an Elementary Field Trip to an Agricultural Museum
Kendra Aldridge	(not set)	Developing a Professional School Portfolio Enriches Belonging, Engagement, and Increases Student Learning Outcomes in a Foundations in Veterinary Medicine College Class
Kaylan Banks	(not set)	Cultivating Leadership Growth through Involvement: The Impact of the Agricultural Ambassador Program at Tennessee State University
Renzo Ceme	University of Florida	Understanding Behavioral Intentions to Participate in an Intercultural Communication Online Training Exploring Undergraduate Perceptions and Connections in Extension Education
Shardae Day	University of Florida	Reflecting on Reflection: How Reflection Modality Impacts Student Satisfaction and Perceived Effectiveness of Learning in Agricultural Leadership Courses Workshop: Reflect to Grow: Innovating and Integrating Reflective Learning into Undergraduate Agriculture Classrooms
Savannah Douglas	Auburn University	Teaching The Meat We Eat: Reflections of a First-Time Doctoral Instructor Implementing Active and Inclusive Learning in an Undergraduate Course
Wyatt Driskell	University of Kentucky	Workshop: Co-Designing Change: Students-as-Partners for Curricular Innovation From Students-as-Partners to Students-as-Researchers: Creating Opportunities for Student Agency through a Mixed-Methods Research Project
Allyson Fleischer	University of Florida	Workshop: Designing Borderless Learning: Virtual Exchange in Agricultural and Life Sciences
Tyler Foote	University of Georgia	Structured Mentor Training and Leadership Development for First-Year Student Support: The R.I.S.E. Model Preparing Extension Professionals to Serve Diverse Communities: Leadership and Cultural Learning Through Short-Term Study Abroad
Sam Grinnell-Spiller	(not set)	Innovations Implemented in Equine Capstone to Support Industry Needs
Steven Harber	Auburn University	Advisor’s Guide to Preparing Students for Competitive Success: Coaching to Win
Chloe Harrelson	Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College	From Classroom to Career
Oseremi Olivia Jagbojo	Purdue University	Urban Students’ perceived utility value of Agricultural production Activities
Madalyn Jennings	Auburn University	Hatching partnerships: A train-the-trainer hatch-out program for community based agricultural education and outreach
Ashley Johnson	University of Florida	Workshop: Reflect to Grow: Innovating and Integrating Reflective Learning into Undergraduate Agriculture Classrooms
Abby Johnson	(not set)	Teaching Beyond the Classroom: Reflections on Instructional Practices and Student Development in Collegiate Livestock Judging
Velina Kuvliev	(not set)	Learning Snacks and Mentimeter Polling: Innovative Instructional Approaches to Strengthen Dietetics Education
Liz Malobicky	Colorado State University	Reinforcing Herbaceous Plant Identification Using a Floral Arrangement Activity
Melissa L. Moreno	University of Florida	Perspectives of Food Science and Human Nutrition Graduate Students as Teaching Assistants

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