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Posted: Mar 09, 2019 3:17 AMUpdated: Mar 09, 2019 3:17 AM

Bartlesville Public Schools to Hire AG Teacher

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Garrett Giles

The Bartlesville Public School District is recommending Marty Jones as the new Agriculture teacher to the Board of Education at its regular meeting on Monday, March 11.

Jones, an Oklahoma native, received his Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education from Oklahoma State University where he earned the title of Outstanding Senior by the OSU Alumni Association, and was crowned Homecoming King. The Outstanding Senior award recognizes seniors who excel through academic achievement; campus and community activities; academic, athletic or extra-curricular honors or awards; scholarships and work ethic during their time at OSU.

Jones has taught Agriculture at Elgin High School and Guthrie High School. During his five years of teaching Agriculture, he has developed a laundry list of accomplishments. Those accomplishments include:

  • Coached a 4th Overall Ag Communications Team for 2018 National FFA Convention.
  • Coached 7th and 10th High Individuals for 2018 National FFA Convention.
  • Increased Student Membership by 25%.
  • Headed the committee that built new livestock facilities for members.
  • Advised 8 American FFA Degree and 35 State FFA Degree Recipients.
  • Revitalized Speech Team and trained 15 District Qualifying and 5 State Qualifying Speakers.
  • Assisted in instructing a three-time National Qualifying Land & Homesite Judging Team.
  • Prepared a two-time National FFA Band Member for National FFA Convention.
  • Prepared a two-time National FFA Talent Member for National FFA Convention.
  • Trained 5 State Qualifying Opening & Closing Ceremonies Teams.
  • Expanded Leadership Involvement by sending more members to leadership conferences.
  • Handled, managed and regulated over $250,000 in Fundraising Activity Account annually.
  • Coordinated the Annual Chapter FFA Banquet with 500+ members and guests in attendance.
  • Promoted FFA during National FFA Week on Live Radio Broadcast.
  • Coached a Northwest District Star Candidate.
  • Coached two State FFA Officer Candidate Finalists.

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