Kasee L. Smith has extensive experience as an agricultural educator and graduate teaching assistant. She received her PhD from Texas A&M University in 2016, with a focus on STEM integration in secondary agriculture classrooms. Her career includes over 10 years teaching agriculture in Utah and developing new programs. Currently, she is a graduate teaching assistant at Texas A&M, where she instructs courses and mentors student teachers. She has published several journal articles and presented widely at conferences.

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Kasee L. Smith
Curriculum Vitae
605 Harvest Drive
College Station, TX 77845
Office: (979) 845-7557
Mobile: 801-598-8027
Email: kasee.smith@ag.tamu.edu
Website: https://kaseesmith.weebly.com
Academic History
Doctor of Philosophy: Texas A&M University Graduation May 2016
College Station, Texas
Department of Agricultural Leadership Education & Communications
Dissertation Title: Examining the Effects of Cognitive Sequencing on the Integration of
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Concepts in the Secondary
High School Agriculture Science Classroom
Overall GPA: 4.0
Major Advisor: John Rayfield, Ph.D.
Master of Science Utah State University August 2012
Logan, Utah
Department of Agricultural Systems Technology & Education
Thesis Title: Coping Mechanisms and Level of Occupational Stress Among Agriculture
Teachers and Other Teaching Populations
Thesis Advisor: Rebecca G. Lawver, Ph.D.
Bachelor of Science Utah State University May 2002
Logan, Utah
Department of Agricultural Systems, Technology, & Education
Major: Agricultural Education
Certifications
Utah Educator Level 2 License- Secondary Education (grades 6-12)
Endorsement Areas: Agriculture (CTE/General), Science
Expires: 6/30/2016
Professional Teaching Experience
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Graduate Teaching Assistant August 2013-Present
Instructor of Record
 AGSC 405: Facilitating Complete Secondary Agricultural Science Programs
o Created student instruction in managing Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs) and
advising an FFA chapter

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o Evaluated the performance of 38 undergraduate agricultural science students in regard to
their ability to effectively implement the three circle model of agricultural education
o Developed innovative teaching materials to replicate real-world agricultural teaching
situations
 AGSC 484: Professional Internship in Agricultural Science (Spring 2014-Spring 2015)
o Mentored development of student teachers in agricultural education
o Provided weekly feedback and assessment of teaching abilities for student teachers
o Collaborated with secondary agricultural educators to facilitate individualized learning and
development of student teachers
o Completed formative and summative assessments of student learning and progress
 AGSC 436: Professional Teaching Internship in Agricultural Science (Spring 2014-
Spring 2015)
o Developed assessments related to performance during student teaching semester
o Served as the direct university supervisor for seven student teachers
o Evaluated student progress and mentored undergraduate students to increase teaching
performance
 ALEC 380: Study Away- Perceptions of Agriculture (Fall 2014 & Fall 2015)
o Instructed study away course for 27 undergraduate and 4 graduate students Fall 2014
and 16 undergraduate and 3 graduate students Fall 2015
o Developed curricula related to qualitative data collection, content analysis, and
presentation skills
o Organized and coordinated over a week of high-impact field experience each fall,
combined experiences include 19 states and 5,800 miles
o Coordinated student volunteer efforts at National FFA Convention and homeless shelter
in Washington, D.C.
 ALED 426: Leading and Training Adults (Summer 2014)
o Planned and developed instruction for 32 undergraduate students in the areas of
andragogy, course planning and development, assessment, and instructional strategies
o Integrated online course management tools and learning modules for distributing course
content and supplement face-to-face instruction
Teaching Assistant
 AGSC 425: (Fall 2014-Spring 2015)
o Managed scheduling and curriculum planning for two-week student teaching orientation
course
o Developed student teaching handbook outlining expectations for student teaching
semester
o Graded microteaching lessons
o Maintained electronic gradebook and coordinated collection of grades from all university
supervisors
 AGSC 384: Clinical Professional Experience in Agricultural Science (Spring 2015)
o Coordinated development of syllabus and maintained course website
o Graded written assignments following guidelines for writing-intensive course grading
 AGSC 405: Facilitating Complete Agricultural Science Programs (Fall 2013-Spring 2014)
o Maintained course grading and electronic gradebook
o Graded individual and group assignments
o Managed and updated course website

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Workshop Presenter
 Integrating STEM Concepts in Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
o Collaborated with other faculty members to fill need during Texas A&M Ag Ed Academy
month
o Led and instructed full-day workshop on STEM integration for freshmen-level agriculture
courses
o Developed lesson plans, teacher workbooks, and hands-on training materials
Guest Lecturer
 AGSC 384: Role of an Agricultural Educator (Fall 2015)
 ALEC 603: Experiential Learning Theory (Summer 2015)
 AGSC 384: Differentiated Instruction (Spring 2015)
 AGSC 425: Classroom Management Strategies (Fall 2014-Spring 2015)
 AGSC 425: Time Management Strategies for Teachers (Spring 2015)
 AGSC 425: Goal Setting in Teaching Applications (Spring 2015)
 ALEC 681: Using Instructional Strategies in Post-Secondary Teaching (Fall 2014)
 ALEC 695: Developing a Presentation of Research (Spring 2014)
 AGSC 405: Non-traditional Supervised Agricultural Experiences (Fall 2013-Spring 2014)
 AGSC 405: Managing and Assessing SAE Records Using The AET (Fall 2013-Spring 2015)
 AGSC 405: Developing a School and Community Profile (Fall 2013)
Landmark High School, Spanish Fork, Utah
Agricultural Education Instructor June 2012 - August 2013
 Started new agriculture science program and chartered new FFA chapter at magnet school for at-
risk students in Nebo School District
 Taught courses including: Agricultural Leadership and Communications, Animal Science, Biology:
Agricultural Science, Floriculture and Greenhouse Management, and a school-wide Foundational
Literacy Skills course.
 Coordinated summer agriculture courses for more than 100 students including formal instruction,
and supervised study assignments
 Facilitated 100% SAE participation
 Worked with school officials and counseling staff to manage personal and academic requirements
of more than 75 FFA members deemed at-risk by school district standards.
Spanish Fork High School, Spanish Fork, Utah
Agricultural Education Instructor July 2002 - May 2012
 Maintained and developed a quality agriculture program strong in all aspects of the three circle
model of agricultural education.
 Taught agriculture courses including: Advanced Animal Science, Agricultural Leadership and
Communications, Animal Science, Biology Agricultural Science, Floriculture and Greenhouse
Management
 Worked to develop cross-curricular assignments and collaborated with school science teachers to
align and enhance student core science learning.
 Accomplished a 100% goal for students having and maintaining records on a Supervised
Agricultural Experience program.
 Facilitated growth in FFA chapter from 32 members in 2002, to 317 in 2012.
 Developed program from one-teacher to three-teacher program

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 Chapter was recognized as a 2009 National FFA Model of Innovation Chapter in Community
Service.
 FFA member accomplishments included: 5 State FFA Officers (2 President), 3 National FFA
Officer Candidates, 46 American FFA Degrees, 78 State Degrees, 10 Star State Finalists, 11 Star
State Greenhand Finalists, 24 State Proficiency Winners, 1 National Proficiency Winner, 5
National Proficiency Finalists, 3 National Agriscience Fair Winners, 2-Time Horse Evaluation CDE
State Winning team, State Winning Prepared Public Speaker, Three Star National Chapter
Ranking 2004-2012
Other Professional Workshops and Presentations
2015 Texas Engineering Extension Service Instructor Training Workshop Presenter
“Instructional Skills”
2015 Texas Engineering Extension Service Instructor Training Workshop Presenter
“Teaching with Technology”
2015 Texas Engineering Extension Service Instructor Training Workshop Presenter
“Teaching Methods”
2013 Utah Association for Career and Technical Education (UACTE) Summer
Conference Presenter "Agricultural Communications & Leadership Curriculum”
2013 UACTE Mid-Winter Conference Workshop Presenter “Classroom Management
Ideas”
2012 UACTE Mid-Winter Conference Presenter “Amazing Animal Science Labs”
2008 UACTE Mid-Winter Conference Presenter “What to do with the last 5 minutes of
class?”
2007 NAAE Region I Conference Presenter “Best Classroom Techniques”
2007 UACTE Mid-Winter Conference Presentation “Equine Science Curriculum”
2006 UACTE Mid-Winter Conference Presenter “The Power of Change: Innovative
Teaching Strategies”
Research Experience
Research Projects as PI or Co-PI
 Cognitive Sequencing in STEM Integration within Agricultural Education Courses (Dissertation
Research)
 Effective Practices for STEM Integration in Agricultural Education (Dissertation Research)
 Teacher Perceptions of STEM Integration
 Agricultural Educator Instructional Method Perceptions and Use
 Historical Examination of the Educational Intent of the Project Method in Agricultural Education
 Seasonality of SAE Recordbook Use
 Effects of High Impact Experiences on Student Learning Styles
 Student Teaching Experience and Kolb’s Learning Style Inventory
 Student Teacher/Cooperating Teacher Placement and Relationships
 Social Media Use as Collaboration for Cohort of Student Teachers
 Comparison of Stress and Coping in Agricultural Educators and Other Teaching Populations
(Thesis Research)
Research Projects as Collaborator
 Comparison of Graduation Rates Based on Agricultural Education Enrollment

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 Attitudinal Changes in Induction Year Agricultural Educators
 Social Media Use of Agricultural Education Students
Publications
Books & Book Chapters
Rayfield, J., Smith, K. L., Park, T.P. & Croom, D. B. (2016). Principles of Agriculture,
Food, and Natural Resources. Tinley Park, IL: Goodheart-Willcox Publishers. ISBN: 978-
163-126-2357
Refereed Journal Articles
Smith, K. L., Rayfield, J. (2015). A historical examination of the educational intent of
supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs) and project-based learning in
Agricultural Education. Journal of Agricultural Education (in press).
Smith, K. L., Rayfield, J., & McKim, B. R. (2015). Effective practices in STEM
integration: Describing teacher perceptions and instructional method use. Journal
of Agricultural Education 56(4).
Rayfield, J., McKim, B. R., Smith, K. L. & Lawrence, S. G. (2014). Analyzing Moir’s
curve: A quantitative look at attitudinal changes in induction-year agricultural
educators. Journal of Agricultural Education 55(3), 147-161. doi:
10.5032/jae.2014.03147.
Lawver, R. G. & Smith, K.L. (2014). Coping mechanisms Utah agriculture teachers use
to manage teaching related stress. Journal of Agricultural Education 55(1), 76-91.
doi: 10.5032/jae.2014.01076.
Refereed Paper Presentations at Regional and National Meetings
Smith, K.L., McKibben, J., & Rayfield, J. (2015). A descriptive survey analysis of student
teacher and cooperating teacher relationships: An examination of paired data.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Western Region American
Association for Agricultural Education, Corvallis, OR.
Smith, K.L., McKibben, J., & Rayfield, J. (2015). The relationship status is complicated:
A qualitative examination of thoughts on the student teacher cooperating teacher
relationship from both perspectives. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
Western Region American Association for Agricultural Education, Corvallis, OR.
Smith, K. L., Rayfield, J. (2015). A historical examination of the educational intent of
supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs) and project-based learning in
Agricultural Education. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American
Association for Agricultural Education, San Antonio, TX.
Smith, K. L., McKim, B. R., & Rayfield, J. (2014). Effective practices in STEM
integration: Describing teacher perceptions and instructional method use. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the Western Region American Association for
Agricultural Education, Kona, HI.
Hanagriff, R., Smith, K. L., Williams, R. H., & Stewart, A. Y. (2014). High school
graduation success of Texas students and the value of enrollment in agricultural
education: Is agricultural education a positive influence? Paper presented at the

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annual meeting of the Western Region American Association for Agricultural
Education, Kona, HI.
Rayfield, J., McKim, B.R., Smith, K.L. & Lawrence, S.G. (2013). Analyzing Moir’s curve:
A quantitative look at attitudinal changes in induction-year agricultural educators.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southern Region American
Association for Agricultural Education, Dallas, TX.
Smith, K. L. & Lawver, R.G. (2013). Comparison of agriculture teachers and other
teaching populations stress coping strategies. Paper presented at the Western
Region meeting of the American Association for Agricultural Educators, Lubbock,
TX.
Lawver, R. G. & Smith, K.L. (2013). Using coping strategies to manage stress in
agriculture teachers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American
Association for Agricultural Education, Columbus, OH.
Refereed Abstract Presentations at Regional and National Meetings
Smith, K. L. & McKim, B. R. (2015). The effect of high-impact practices on students’
learning style: A quasi-experiment. Abstract accepted for presentation at the
annual meeting of the North American College Teachers of Agriculture, Athens,
GA.
Refereed Poster Presentations at Regional and National Meetings
Bagley, L. R., & Smith, K. L. (2015). Using Kolb’s Learning Style Inventory as a tool for
agricultural education student teachers. Poster presented at the annual meeting of
the Western Region American Association for Agricultural Education, Corvallis,
OR.
Gallegos, K. M., Overstreet, C., Smith, K. L., & Rayfield, J. (2015). Using a private
Facebook page as virtual collaboration for a cohort of student teachers. Poster
presented at the annual meeting of the Western Region American Association for
Agricultural Education, Corvallis, OR.
Smith, K. L., & Rayfield, J. (2015). Effective Teaching? Agriculture Teachers
Confidence in Instructional Method Use and Perceived Effectiveness. Poster
presented at the annual meeting of the Southern Region American Association for
Agricultural Education, Atlanta, GA.
Smith, K. L., Stewart, A. Y., & McKim, B. R. (2014). Mentoring the next generation of
scholars: A collaborative field research methods course combining graduate and
undergraduate researchers. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the
Western Region American Association for Agricultural Education, Kona, HI.
Breeding, L., Smith, K. L., Hanagriff, R. & Rayfield, J. (2013) A Descriptive Analysis of
FFA Students Use of Social Networking Sites in Texas. Poster presented at the
annual meeting of the Southern Region American Association for Agricultural
Education, Dallas, TX.
Smith, K. L., Hanagriff, R. & Rayfield, J. (2013) Record Book Seasonality in Agricultural
Education: Does it exist and what are factors of influence? Poster presented at the
annual meeting of the Southern Region American Association for Agricultural
Education, Dallas, TX.

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Smith, K. L., & Lawver, R. G. (2013). Encouraging the initiation of agricultural education
programs for at-risk students. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the
American Association for Agricultural Education, Columbus, OH.
Publications in Peer-reviewed National Media
Smith, K. L. (2012). Building a tradition. The Agricultural Education Magazine 85(3),
7-8, 15.
Grants and External Funding
 Hay Group Learning Styles Inventory Research Grant 2015
Amount: $3950 (Funded)
 Texas A&M University College of Agriculture Mentoring for Success in Research Student
Development Grant 2015
Amount: $1000 (Funded)
 Texas A&M University College of Agriculture Mentoring for Success in Research Student
Development Grant 2014
Amount: $1000 (Funded)
 National Science Foundation Research on Education and Learning (REAL) 2014 NSF
13-604
Amount: $499,729 (Not Funded)
Awards and Honors
2015 Texas A&M University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Dean’s
Outstanding Achievement Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching
2015 Distinguished Innovative Idea Poster: Using a Private Facebook Group as
Virtual Collaboration for a Cohort of Student Teachers. (Gallegos, K.,
Overstreet, C., Smith, K. L., & Rayfield, J.) Poster presented at the
annual meeting of the Western Region American Association for
Agricultural Education, Corvallis, OR.
2015 Outstanding Doctoral Student, Texas A&M University Department of
Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications
2015 Texas A&M University Office of Graduate Studies Academy of Future
Faculty Fellow
2015 Distinguished Research Poster: Effective Teaching? Agriculture Teachers
Confidence in Instructional Method Use and Perceived Effectiveness.
(Smith, K. L., & Rayfield, J.) Poster presented at the annual meeting of
the Southern Region American Association for Agricultural Education,
Atlanta, GA.
2013 Outstanding Research Poster: A Descriptive Analysis of FFA Students
Use of Social Networking Sites in Texas (Breeding, L., Smith, K. L.,
Hanagriff, R. & Rayfield, J.) Poster presented at the annual meeting of the
Southern Region American Association for Agricultural Education, Dallas,
TX.
2013 Texas A&M University Diversity Fellowship

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2013 Texas A&M University College of Agrilife Sciences Fellowship
2013 Texas A&M University Merit Fellowship* (*accepted competing fellowship offer)
2006-2013 Utah Association of Agricultural Educators “Teacher of Teachers” Award
2012 Utah Association of Agricultural Educators Ten Years of Service Award
2007 Featured in National Association of Agricultural Educators “Teach Ag”
Brochure
2007 Utah Association of Agricultural Educators Outstanding Young Member
2005 National Association of Agricultural Educators Region I Ideas Unlimited
Winner
2005 National Association of Agricultural Educators Teachers Turn the Key
Award
Professional Committee Appointments
2012-2013 Utah Agricultural Leadership and Communication Curriculum
Development Committee Member
2012-2013 Utah Career and Technical Educators Association Board Member
2010-2013 Nebo School District Agricultural Science Course Collaboration
Development Chairman
2009-2013 Utah State Office of Education Agricultural Education Instructional
Materials Review Committee Member
2008-2009 Utah Animal Science Course Content Exam Development Committee
Member
2006-2007 Equine Science Course Curriculum Development Committee Member
2006-2007 UAAE ACTE Relations Committee Chairman
Professional Affiliations & Service
2015 Goodheart-Willcox Publishing Company Annual Sales Meeting Presenter
‘Nature of Agricultural Education in the United States”
2015 AGSS Ted Talks Presenter “Entering the World of Research”
2015 edTPA Scorer Certification, Pearson Educational Systems
2015 Texas FFA Association Area III District I Speaking Events Judge
2015 American Association for Agricultural Education National Conference
Poster Reviewer
2014 Texas FFA Association Area III District I Leadership Development Event
Coordinator: Job Interview LDE
2014 Texas FFA Association Area III Leadership Development Event Judge:
Radio Broadcasting LDE
2014 Texas FFA Association Area III District I Leadership Development Event
Judge: Public Relations LDE
2014 Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education
National Conference Poster Reviewer
2013-Present Texas A&M University College of Agriculture Association of Graduate
Student Society Member
2013-Present American Association for Agricultural Education Member

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2001-Present Association for Career and Technical Education Member
2001-Present National Association of Agricultural Educators Member
2001-2013 Utah Association of Agricultural Educators (UAAE) Member
2012-2013 Utah Association of Agricultural Educators President-Elect
2008-2011 Utah Association of Agricultural Educators Secretary
2001-2013 Utah Career and Technical Educators Association Member
References
Dissertation Advisor:
Dr. John Rayfield, PhD.
Associate Professor
Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, & Communications
Texas A&M University
600 John Kimbrough Blvd, 2116 TAMU
College Station, TX, 77843
979-862-3707
Jrayfield@tamu.edu
Dissertation Committee Member:
Dr. Tim Murphy, PhD.
Professor
Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, & Communications
Texas A&M University
600 John Kimbrough Blvd, 2116 TAMU
College Station, TX, 77843
979-862-3419
tmurphy@tamu.edu
Masters Thesis Advisor:
Dr. Rebecca G. Lawver
Assistant Professor
Department of Agricultural Systems, Technology & Education
Utah State University
2300 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT, 84321
435-797-1254