Dr. Larry Case, Nat'l FFA Alumni Council Member-at-Large Candidate

Dr. Larry D. Case is running for the National FFA Alumni Council. Get to know Larry a little more before casting your vote at the National FFA Alumni convention this October in Indianapolis, Ind.

Why do I want to be a member of the National FFA Alumni Council?
I suppose that is for the big pay check you get every 2 weeks!!! As the kids would say “NOT”! Now to be a little more serious, Agricultural, Food and Natural Resources education is a very successful program. However, there is always room for improvement. I believe that the National FFA Alumni Council can and will provide the needed leadership to empower legions of volunteers across this great Nation to help local teachers to be even more successful. As a National FFA Alumni Council member I would lend my experience, thoughts and ideas to achieve the promise of agricultural education/FFA.

Why am I so passionate about FFA and Ag Education?
I believe Agricultural Education/FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students. I believe the Agricultural Education/FFA program is the most effective instructional program in the school and addresses many of the educational issues such as student engagement. I have seen agricultural educators work with highly motivated students as well as some who were not so motivated. The likelihood for student success is high in the agricultural education programs because teachers are able to use many tools (one important one is the use of FFA Alumni volunteers) to address learning styles, interests and needs to engage the students in learning. The FFA is an important component in the process. It provides recognition for worthy achievement as well providing incentives for achieving more than the student ever thought possible. How could one not be passionate about a program that has done so much for so many young people?

What can I bring to the Council?
I would bring nearly 45 years of proven leadership and experience in agricultural education along with recent experience of working as an active member of the local Spotsylvania FFA Alumni Chapter. I started my career in January 1966 as a local agricultural education teacher and moved into local school administration. I was recruited to the Missouri State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education where I became the State Director of Agricultural Education/FFA Advisor. In 1984, I was appointed to the US Department of Education as a Senior Program Specialist-Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Education and National FFA Advisor /Chairman of the FFA Board of Directors/CEO. I retired on December 31, 2010. I have experience in how leadership groups work effectively and a passion for helping students and the agricultural education profession to be successful.

My Favorites—

National FFA Convention--the 83th Convention. It was my last convention as the National FFA Advisor. I had a great time and I only messed up 1 time in the opening ceremony!

National FFA Alumni development conference--I do not remember the year but it was the boat ride in Oregon where not one boat rider came out dry! What a blast!

Movie—Blind Side

I would appreciate your support.
Dr. Larry D. Case