Suwannee Middle School (SMS) and Suwannee High School (SHS) FFA members and alumni got together at RIVEROAK Technical College, on September 1, for a breakfast introducing the two new FFA advisors.
SHS new FFA advisor is Sarah Trimm. Trimm was enrolled at the University of Florida in the Department of Agriculture Education and Communication before coming to SHS. Trimm’s specialization is in Agriculture Communications, however, her strong passion for agriculture and young people lead her in the classroom. Trimm may be new to the classroom but she comes highly motivated. Trimm says, “I think I am most excited about motivating and inspiring students to fulfill their passions and exceed their goals in life. FFA is an amazing organization that teaches so much more than farming practices. I am excited to work alongside Mr. Tuten to build SHS FFA and reach new heights. I want to hold the students to higher standards and for Suwannee FFA to become one of the most competitive FFA chapters in the state. I believe the potential and resources are definitely here.”
Trimm comes to SHS with plenty of experience herself. Trimm says, “I was extremely involved in FFA in middle and high school. I joined the Bronson FFA Chapter in the 7th grade and became more and more involved each year. My 10th and 11th grade year I served as Bronson FFA Chapter President, then went on to later serve as District III President and eventually screened and got elected as a Florida FFA State Officer - Area 2 State Vice President. I always enjoyed the Career Development Events, such as forestry judging, livestock judging, and public speaking contests.”
SMS new advisor, Katheryn Quincey, comes to Suwannee from Trenton Elementary School where she was a fourth grade teacher. Much like Trimm, Quincey was very active in FFA growing up. Quincey says, “I was extremely involved in FFA in high school, in fact that is what inspired me to become an Ag teacher. I was a member of the Trenton Sr. FFA Chapter and served on the officer team each year. I was involved in raising and showing Black Angus Cattle. Participating in this allowed me to win the State Steer and Beef Entrepreneur Proficiency awards then later become a State Star Farmer Finalist. I competed on the livestock and vegetable judging teams as well as many others.”
Quincey shares the same excitement as Trimm in their enjoyment of the FFA, and that is what Quincey is looking forward to the most about this school year. Quincey says, “I am most excited about tapping into the potential of the students at SMS. I am striving to determine what each student is passionate about and showing them how FFA can help them accomplish their goals.” Although Quincey may not be from Suwannee, she already feels as the community has taken her in. Quincey says, “The community of Live Oak has gone above and beyond to welcome me. I have people who have never met me telling me how great of a job I am going to do. It is great to be encouraged and know that you have support. Being an FFA Advisor can be a hard job, and it takes a strong community to be successful.”