Hometown: Arroyo Grande, CA.
Family: Three children (Conner, Kyler & Carli Rose) and a fabulous husband, Mr. Cummings.
Education:
-B.S. in Ag. Business from Cal Poly.
-Master's Degree in Agriculture from Cal Poly.
Theme Song: Portuguese Festia Song
Hobbies: Sheep production & Crossfit.
CDE’s: National Champion Livestock Team, Cotton Judging Team.
CDE's Coached: Creed, BIG, Prepared, Milk and Dairy Products, and Sheep/Goat Advisor.
Philosophy of life: Live your life better tomorrow than you did today.
Favorite Quotes: "Success is a journey not a destination."
Currently taking a 1 year teacher in residency at Cal Poly!
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Hometown: Atascadero, CA.
Family: Phil & Seamus
Education:
-Master's Degree in Agriculture Education from Cal Poly
-Graduated from Cal Poly with a B.S. in Agricultural Science.
-Graduated from Atascadero High School.
Theme Song: Taylor Swift. All of it.
Hobbies: Snow skiing, lake sports, horticulture, hiking, motorcycle riding, and assorted nerdy things.
CDE's: Livestock Judging, Swine Production, Beef Production, Specialty Animal Production (Rabbits), Extemporaneous Public Speaking, Creed Speaking, BIG, Prepared Public Speaking.
CDE's Coached: Beef Production, Parliamentary Procedure, Extemporaneous, Impromptu, Cooperative Marketing
Philosophy of life: If you feel like your life is under control, you must not be going fast enough.
Favorite Quotes: "Trust your crazy ideas."
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Hometown: Bakersfield, CA.
Family: Jason & Juie Manning (Parents), Tyler, Sydney, Stan, & Avigail (siblings), and Khloe (dog).
Education:
-Pursuing a Master's of Agricultural Education at Cal Poly.
-Graduated from Cal Poly with a B.S. in Agricultural Science.
-Graduated from Frontier High School in Bakersfield.
Theme Song: 80's Mercedes by Maren Morris
Hobbies: Crafting, going to livestock shows and county fairs, floral design, going to concerts, and going to Disneyland.
CDE's Coached: Best Informed Greenhand, Parliamentary Procedure, Impromptu, and Veterinary Science.
Philosophy of life: Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.
Favorite Quotes: "Have some fire. Be unstoppable. Be a force of nature."
Hometown: Morgan Hill, CA.
Family: Little Brother; Cory
Education:
-Pursuing a Masters in Agricultural Education
-Graduated from Cal Poly with a M.S. in Agricultural Science
-Graduated from Live Oak High School
Theme Song:
Hobbies: Traveling, Hunting, Fishing, being outside.
CDE's Coached: Light Horse Judging, Farm Power, Extemperaneous Public Speaking and Job Interview Contest.
Philosophy of life: Make improvements, not excuses. Seek respect, not attention.
Favorite Quotes: "You will never win if you never begin." -Heather Rowland
Your agriculture teacher is more than just a classroom teacher. They will also serve as your FFA advisor, CDE coach, and many other important roles during your time as a student in the agriculture department. Below, you will find some helpful information to let you get to know your advisors a little better!