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J. P. Hancock
Mr. Hancock is an Assistant Lecturer in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at
Texas A&M University, where he is responsible for teaching classes on how to teach agricultural
mechanics and safety in high school agriculture programs. In addition to teaching, Mr. Hancock
is responsible for supervising student teachers in the fi eld. Prior to joining Texas A&M,
Mr. Hancock taught high school agriculture science for nearly 30 years. He holds bachelor of
science and master of science degrees in Agricultural Education from Texas A&M University.
Don W. Edgar, PhD
Dr. Edgar is an Associate Professor of teacher education at University of Arkansas, where
he teaches methods of teaching in agricultural education, methods of laboratory instruction,
social data analysis, small gas engines, and turf machines. Dr. Edgar also teaches introduction
to surveying and has taught history and philosophy of agricultural and extension education.
Dr. Edgar holds bachelor of science and master of science degrees in Agricultural Education
from Tarleton State University, and received his PhD from Texas A&M University, also
focusing on Agricultural Education. His professional interests include methods of teaching,
learner-centered instructional design, and delivery strategies. As a former secondary instructor
in Texas for 14 years, Dr. Edgar’s interest in young adult learning focuses his research interests
to understand how students learn most effectively, especially in the laboratory and classroom
settings. These interests allow his research focus to analyze the teaching and learning processes
involved in secondary educational settings.
Lori A. Dyer
Ms. Dyer taught high school agriculture career technology for 30 years and continues as
a Master Teacher with CASE Institutes. She is certifi ed in three Curriculum for Agriculture
Science Education (CASE) courses, and assisted with developing and fi eld testing the CASE
Agriculture Power and Technology curriculum. Ms. Dyer holds a bachelor of science degree
from The Ohio State University in Agriculture, and a Masters of Instruction in Economics from
the University of Delaware. She has contributed to the Agricultural Education Magazine and
has developed two state-adopted Career Education curricula. Ms. Dyer actively promotes
workforce development education in her local schools and is a regular contributor to online
teacher resource websites. She operates a beef cow-calf herd and row crop farms with her family.
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