Two Ohio Owls Podcast

Two Ohio Owls

Two Ohio Owls
Welcome to the podcast: Two Ohio Owls, hosted by Courtney Bockbrader and Derek McCracken. As current FFA advisors and agriculture teachers, we know the “joys and discomforts” of agricultural education and want to share why “we believe in the future of agriculture”. Join our podcast as we host fellow owls to discuss all things agriculture education.
Episode 23: Erin Wollett - Parliamentary Procedure
I move to take a 30 minute recess to listen to this podcast...In this episode, the Two Ohio Owls are joined by Erin Wollett, agriculture teacher at Cardington High School, Ohio to discuss all things Parli Pro. From teaching the basics to preparing a state ranked team, this episode will provide you with numerous resources to be successful in this CDE and subject matter. Resources from this episode: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dhFgo5SqJeTeqaw-RQ72E23v5ojLCJtz?usp=sharing
Oct 28, 2021
29 min
Episode 22: Marie Carity - National FFA Convention
Who's excited for an in-person National FFA Convention? In this episode of the Two Ohio Owls Podcast, Marie Carity, agriculture teacher at Miami East High School, Ohio will be providing tips and tricks to navigating National FFA Convention. Whether you are a first year advisor or a veteran teacher returning to Indy, you don't want to miss this episode! Resources from this episode: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MhA3yHXri7HlmJiD0g7gwDmi9YOMw_i-?usp=sharing
Oct 22, 2021
27 min
Episode 21: Courtney Bockbrader & Derek McCracken - Digestion
Want to know how the Two Ohio Owls teach Digestion in their classrooms? Well you’re in luck! This episode will guide listeners through the labs, projects and activities we incorporate into our animal science courses to teach our students about non-ruminant, pseudo ruminant and ruminant digestion. Resources from this episode: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1U5WjDLTscX-wSt9SVyjzCnCr_Lf5cbhe?usp=sharing
Apr 26, 2021
13 min
Episode 20: Anna Creswell - Stream Study
With water quality being an increasingly relevant subject in the agriculture industry, it is more important than ever that our students understand how to decrease runoff into our fresh waters. In this episode, Anna Creswell, agriculture teacher at Upper Sandusky High School, Ohio discusses how she teaches her students about water quality and natural resources through her Stream Study project. Resources from this episode: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QL0-ESn20qxzEh6J8-Hy67z_1qYzTPXK?usp=sharing
Apr 14, 2021
34 min
Episode 19: Cody McClain - Hydraulics
Whether you are teaching mechanical principles, a power equipment course or even a middle school STEM class, the labs and activities in this episode will engage your students in inquiry-based learning. Join us as Cody McClain, agriculture teacher at Marysville High School, Ohio discusses how he teaches Hydraulics with his students. Resources from this episode: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10U5s4_OlxcKXJG8hGNX2XStd_pd7qYyL?usp=sharing
Mar 22, 2021
20 min
Episode 18: Barrett Zimmerman - Biofuels
In this episode, Barrett Zimmerman, agriculture teacher at Clyde High School, Ohio discusses how he teaches Biofuels to his students. From discussing moonshiners to explaining the process of making ethanol in his classroom, this is definitely not an episode you want to miss! Resources from this episode: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1c27t7Xr8v3SMNmdH5MH5OKW5vFhWFHEi?usp=sharing
Mar 11, 2021
28 min
Episode 17: Rachel Scior - Shop Projects
Coming up with shop projects for your students can sometimes be a struggle...well look no further! In this episode, Rachel Scior, agriculture teacher at Westfall High School, Ohio discusses some of the Shop Projects she uses to increase student engagement. From horseshoe brands to tap, die & dies, and even creating the set for the high school musical, you are sure to find some killer ideas in this episode. Resources from this episode: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1h7SXKPLTvju9ixRlT28b86peSrLHAxn_?usp=sharing
Feb 22, 2021
20 min
Episode 16: Ellyse Shafer - Digital Interactive Notebooks
In this episode, Ellyse Shafer, agriculture teacher at Southeastern High School, Ohio discusses how she uses Digital Interactive Notebooks to engage in-person and virtual learners in her program. Learn how she develops her notebooks, and her tips and tricks to increase the effectiveness of this online tool. Resources from this episode: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14sr1yvjhBECzx9tGl4RMogWIy0ZXQgM4?usp=sharing
Feb 10, 2021
19 min
Episode 15: Lucy Bambauer - World Food Prize Youth Institute
The Word Food Prize, commonly referred to as the Nobel Peace Prize of agriculture, allows students to share their ideas for solving world hunger. In this episode, Lucy Bambauer, agriculture teacher at St. Marys High School, Ohio explains why she values the World Food Prize Youth Institute and provides valuable insight into how her students have found success in this program. Resources from this episode: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uDOKYE9YGS_Iyb4v7QHATbgdt-SE95Qv?usp=sharing
Feb 3, 2021
28 min
Episode 14: Jessica Helsinger - National Chapter Award
Looking to improve your National Chapter Award application or your POA? We have the Owl for you! Jessica Helsinger, agriculture teacher at Covington High School, Ohio discusses how she approaches the National Chapter Award resulting in being named the winning Model of Excellence chapter in the nation in 2019. You don’t want to miss this episode! Resources from this episode: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tXMQVYlSeJ0z9YOvLntMMw_zmH4N4VWz?usp=sharing
Jan 22, 2021
24 min
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