KAAE – Kansas Association of Agricultural Educators

Kansas Vocational Agriculture Association (KVAA) was chartered in 1933. In 1961, the organization changed its name to the Kansas Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association (KVATA). In 1998, the KVATA changed its name to the Kansas Association of Agriculture Educators (KAAE).

KAAE Benefits

Legislative advocacy for the profession
Technical and pedagogical in-service education
Leadership and personal development
Awards and recognition programs
Mechanism for influencing the future direction of the profession
Idea exchange forum
News updates
Instructional materials and resources
Peer networking
Camaraderie and fellowship
Discounted Registration at Summer Conference and Ag Ed Symposium
Voting Member for district and state decisions

To learn more about the KAAE, visit their website – www.ksaged.org.

Other resources:
Kansas FFA website
National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE)
KAAE Constitution

KAAE Board of Directors

President – Dr. Kelly Hoelting
President Elect – Kasie Bogart
Past President – Jacob Larison
Executive Secretary – Carmelita Goossen
Executive Treasurer – Jed Strnad
Membership Director – Laura Bina
Teacher Success Coordinators – KSU Ag Ed Faculty, Amy Allen
In-Service Coordinator – Lacie Harshbarger
East Central Dist. VP – Alicia Hampton
Northeast Dist. VP – Jeanie Wege
North Central Dist. VP – Jacob Rutledge
Northwest Dist. VP – Sarah Molzahn
South Central Dist. VP – Mary Beth Fulk
Southeast Dist. VP – Scott Sutton
Southwest Dist. VP – Kelly Siipes

Supporting Leadership
KSDE – Guy Shoulders
KS FFA – Mary Kane
KS FFA Foundation – Beth Gaines
KSU Ag Ed –  Dr. Brandie Disberger, Dr. Gaea Hock, Dr. Johnathan Ulmer