Teach Ag

How to Become a Teacher in Tennessee

1. Research the post secondary school that will best fit your goals and  ideals about pursuing your degree in agricultural education.

Middle Tennessee State University  

Dr. Chaney Mosley  

chaney.mosley@mtsu.edu

615-898-2300

Tennessee Technological University

Dr. Dennis Duncan

dduncan@tntech.edu  

931-372-3418

Tennessee State University  

Dr. John Ricketts 

 jrickett1@tnstate.edu

615-963-7620

University of Tennessee at Knoxville  

Dr. Chris Stripling  

cstripling@utk.edu

865-974-3344

University of Tennessee at Martin

Dr. Will Bird  

wbird1@utm.edu 

731-881-7271

2. While you are student teaching, during your senior year of college,  check out Job Listings at www.tnffa.org to so see the openings throughout  the state of Tennessee and start applying.

3.Embrace your new career as an agriculture teacher in Tennessee.  Participate in the New Teacher Training Program the first year of teaching that starts at TAAE Convention.

4.There are many who will assist you in getting established. Contact your  TAAE Officers for their services when needed.