Molly Bartel
Agriculture Advisor / Environmental Ed Cocoordinator
Northern Lights Community School
Warba, MN USA
“The only way to grow is to get out of your comfort zone!”
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Graduated from Baraboo High School
Went to UWRF for Animal Science
Changed major to Horticulture
Pushed out of my comfort zone by supervising a group of workers at Trapper's Turn golf course
Added an AgEd major
Further got out of my comfort zone by teaching K-2nd grades Sunday School
Was a Garden Educator at the Children's Farm for three years
Started work as an advisor at NLCS
Education
High School
Baraboo High School
Baraboo High School
Bachelor
Horticulture
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Horticulture
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Bachelor
Agricultural Education
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Agricultural Education
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Career
Agriculture Advisor / Environmental Ed Cocoordinator
I teach 6-12th graders about the natural environment through project-based learning.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Environment & Nature
Working with Others
Day to Day
No two days are the same! Some days I head outside to the garden or woods with my class, learning about habitats, plant growth factors and requirements, wetland restoration, conservation ethics, snowshoeing / cross-country skiing, or native plants and animals. Other times, we stay inside and work on job skills. I've also had animal visitors come and teach about bodily systems and animal care!
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for everyone
Get out of your comfort zone!! If you are uncomfortable around small children, commit to being a teacher helper for a semester. If you are unsure how to lead, put yourself in a supported leadership role. The only way to grow is to get out of your comfort zone!!
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Bachelor
Horticulture
Horticulture
Bachelor
Agricultural Education
Agricultural Education
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Myself:
"A teacher? But you are terrified of people!"
Challenges I Overcame
Financial
