Andrea Taylor Kirby

Research and Teaching Assistant in Agriculture Education
 

Department of Community and Leadership Development
307 Garrigus Building
Lexington, Kentucky 40546-0215
E-mail: altayl7@uky.edu

Education

M.S. (in progress) – Agricultural Education, University of Kentucky
B.S. (2011) - Agricultural Education, University of Kentucky

Career Experience

UK Agricultural Education Department – July 2011 - Present
Research and Teaching Assistant

Madison Southern High School - January 2011- May 2011
Agriculture Student Teacher & Student Advisor

Powell County Extension Service - May 2010 - August 2010
Agriculture and Natural Resources Intern

Courses Assisted in Teaching at the University of Kentucky

AED/FCS 110 (Introduction to Career and Technical Education)

AED/FCS 580 (Foundations of Career and Technical Education)

Research Interests

The impact that agricultural education and student leadership has on female and low economic status students. More specifically, how these groups overcome social adversity in order to succeed.

Current Projects

Kirby, A. T., Adams, R. J., & Vincent, S. K. (2011) Kentucky FFA Leadership Personality Style Study. (To be  submitted at Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists Conference in Birmingham, Alabama)

Vincent, S. K., Kirby, A. T., Faulkner, P., & Deeds, J. (2011) Multicultural Teaching Concerns of Pre-service Teachers. (To be submitted at Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists Conference in Birmingham, Alabama)

Vincent, S. K., & Kirby, A. T. (2012) Attributions of Diverse and Non-Diverse Enrollment in a Youth Organization. (To be submitted…)

Professional Affiliations

Kentucky Association of Agricultural Educators (KAAE)
National Association of Agricultural Educations (NAAE)