Ag Education & Communications’ John Rayfield honored as AAAE Fellow
By: Norman Martin
In recognition of exceptional and sustained contributions to the profession throughout
his career, John Rayfield, a professor within Texas Tech Universitys Department of Agricultural Education
& Communications, has been honored as a 2022 American Association for Agricultural
Education Fellow.
“It is an honor to be recognized by the agricultural education professional organization
that I am a member,” Rayfield said. “It is a huge honor, and Im not sure Im worthy.”
“Were proud to see Dr. Rayfields accomplishments recognized by his induction as a Fellow of AAAE,” added Scott Burris, chair of the Department of Agricultural Education and Communications. “Its an honor reserved for the most distinguished professionals, and he certainly represents that well.”
Recent honors for Rayfield include selection as the ‘Outstanding Journal Article for 2019 by the American Association for Agricultural Educations Journal of Agricultural Education. The study examined the effects of sequencing instruction on STEM knowledge in high school agricultural education courses.
He also received the Southern Region American Association for Agricultural Education's Distinguished Research Award (2016); TAMU Association of Formers Students Distinguished Teaching Award (2015); Southern Region American Association for Agricultural Education's Outstanding Young Agricultural Educator (2013); Honorary American FFA Degree (2013); and Honorary Lifetime Member - Texas Junior Livestock Association (2011).
Prior to joining Texas Techs Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources faculty in 2016, Rayfield served as an assistant and associate professor with Texas A&M Universitys Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications. The Alabama native received his bachelor's degree in agricultural education from Auburn University, and his master's degree in agricultural education from the University of Georgia-Athens. His doctorate in agricultural education is from Texas Tech.
CONTACT: Scott Burris, Chair, Department of Agricultural Education & Communications, Texas Tech University at (806) 834-8689 or scott.burris@ttu.edu
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