RRC Agricultural Educator Selected for National Award

Rachel Moe recognized by the National Association of Agricultural Educators for exemplary performance and dedication to agricultural education.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Rachel Moe, agricultural educator at Red Rock Central Schools in Minnesota, is one of six agricultural educators nationwide who received the 2024 National Association of Agricultural Educators’ Outstanding Early Career Teacher Award. The award was presented during the 2024 NAAE Convention, December 3-7, in San Antonio.

The NAAE Outstanding Early Career Teacher Award is presented to a NAAE member in their third to eighth year of teaching who have exemplified great teaching methods in the classroom and have been dedicated to their career through personal and professional growth. The NAAE Outstanding Early Career Teacher Award program is sponsored by John Deere and Bayer.

Over her seven-year career, Moe has emphasized a hands-on, inquiry-based approach, engaging more than 120 students annually. Since joining Red Rock Central four years ago, Moe has stabilized a program with high turnover and expanded student opportunities through classes that lead to certifications, such as the FAA’s Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot License. Her teaching philosophy focuses on building personal connections with students to ensure they feel valued. Moe’s commitment to professional development is evident in her active participation in organizations like MAAE and NAAE, as well as through her attendance at numerous workshops, conferences, and trainings.

NAAE is the professional organization for agricultural educators with over 9,000 members nationwide. The organization advocates for agricultural education, provides advancement through professional development for agricultural educators, and works to recruit and retain agricultural educators in the profession. NAAE offers a variety of programs and services to support this three-pronged mission. The mission of NAAE is “professionals providing agricultural education for the global community through visionary leadership, advocacy and service.” NAAE is headquartered in Lexington, Ky.