INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, May 20, 2026/National FFA Organization) – National FFA Organization announced 88 people from 38 different states will serve as National Teacher Ambassadors for the 2026-2027 School Year. National Teacher Ambassadors are agricultural educators who are trained to provide training and resources to other teachers across the country, as well as serving as subject-matter experts for agricultural education.

National Teacher Ambassadors support more than 13,000 FFA advisors in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands during their year of service, which begins in June. This year’s cohort includes more than 20 additional ambassadors from the previous year, adding even more opportunities to train up agriculture teachers through educational workshops and mentorship programs. Ambassadors are also relied on for their advice on FFA educational resources. Twelve of them have been named Teacher Ambassador Mentors due to their previous experience in this role.

“We’ve seen tremendous growth in the Teacher Ambassador program over the past ten years, and that growth reflects the value these educators bring to FFA chapters and states nationwide,” said Ambra Tennery, director of educational programs in the program and events division of the National FFA Organization. “Starting with just 24 teacher ambassadors and growing to more than triple that number shows how committed teachers are to supporting students, peers, states and strengthening agricultural education.”

The 2026-2027 National Teacher Ambassadors include (mentors are marked with an asterisk):

Alabama
Savannah Nowell, West Morgan FFA
Amanda Bell, Tallassee FFA
Amanda Lynn, Arab FFA
Daniel Free, Tallassee FFA
* Allison Heald, Southside FFA

Arizona
Kelli Wilson, Buckeye FFA

Arkansas
Ben Holland, Alma FFA
Kisia Holland, Alma FFA

California
Felicia Lukins, Santa Rosa – Cardinal Newman FFA
* Cara Parlato-Butler, Santa Rosa – Cardinal Newman FFA
Audrey Lent, Lakeside Middle FFA

Colorado
Alex Grimes, Greeley FFA
Alison Brown, Dolores FFA
Taylor Eurich, Windsor FFA

Florida
* Stacy Goodman, Branford FFA
Deanna Thompson, Charlotte Sr FFA

Georgia
* April Davis, Commerce Middle FFA
Ashley Rivers, Etowah FFA

Idaho
Anthony Jefferies, Burley FFA
Shaylyn McGuire, American Falls FFA
Jessica Alvarez, Blackfoot FFA

Illinois
Jacob Meyer, Somonauk-Leland-Sandwich FFA
Madison Launius, Bluford FFA

Indiana
* Cameron Frazier, South Putnam FFA
Laura Crosby, Danville FFA

Iowa
Melanie Bloom, Sioux Central FFA
Anna Brooks, Ames FFA

Kansas
* Kim Clark, Royal Valley FFA
Ashley Vahsholtz, Junction City FFA
Hannah Adame, Neodesha FFA
Anita DeWeese, Skyline FFA
* Laura Miller, Junction City FFA

Kentucky
Susan Spinks, Warren Central FFA
Jeremy Hall, John Hardin FFA

Louisiana
Bonnie McCallister, Grand Lake FFA

Maryland
Bethany Meyers, Hancock FFA
Emily Muller, Winters Mill FFA

Massachusetts
Jillian Plante, Essex FFA

Mississippi
Toni Boatner, Brandon FFA
Danielle Darden, West Jones FFA

Missouri
Madison Whitaker, Liberal FFA
Morgan Looten, Versailles FFA
Jacob Blank, School of the Osage FFA
Alicia Flowers, Louisiana FFA

Montana
* J.R. Pierce, Shields Valley FFA

Nebraska
Emilia Brozek, Norris FFA

Nevada
Sydney Botts, Fernley FFA

New Jersey
Patricia Smith, Warren Hills FFA
Renee Stillwell, Hunterdon County ESEA FFA
* Robin McLean, Northern Burlington Middle FFA

New Mexico
Shannon Watling, School of Dreams Academy FFA
Vickie Lake, Shiprock FFA

North Carolina
Taleek Harlee, Purnell Swett FFA
Colton Metts, Dixon High School FFA

North Dakota
Marty Campbell, Golden Valley County FFA
* Bailey Hawbaker, Stanley FFA
Seely Daniels, Williston FFA

Ohio
Jeremy Ryan, West Muskingum FFA
Logan Heiby, Spencerville FFA
Lori Romie, Ridgemont FFA
Caleb Hickman, Utica FFA
Kayla Bowens, Teays Valley FFA

Oklahoma
Shawn Martin, Bluejacket FFA
Kane Kinion, Carnegie FFA

Oregon
Makenna Hanson-Johnson, Perrydale FFA

Pennsylvania
Kayla Stauffer, Solanco FFA

South Carolina
Desiree Still, Barnwell County Career Center FFA
Kylie Cathcart, Lexington Richland 5 FFA
Erika Pisik, North Central FFA

South Dakota
Sarah McClure, Gettysburg FFA
AnnaMarie Sachs, Langford Area FFA
Meagan Ekberg, Wall FFA

Tennessee
Kenley Barber, Dyer County FFA
Jake Duke, Smyrna FFA
Cheyenne Cagle, Ripley FFA

Texas
Kaitlin Tyler, McKinney Boyd FFA
Macey Cheatham, Anna FFA
Adrianna Segura, Devine FFA
Tylan Long, Ballinger FFA
* Charlotte Main, Hawkins FFA
Tanner Smith, Arlington FFA

Utah
Matthew Zierenberg, Wasatch FFA

Virginia
Cutler Blankenship, Courtland FFA

Washington
Carol Travis, New Horizons FFA

West Virginia
* Allyson Lewis, Upshur County FFA
Jessica Snyder, Upshur FFA

Wisconsin
Emma Huber, Portage FFA
Emily Johnson, Clear Lake FFA

The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 1,042,245 student members as part of 9,407 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

# # #

About National FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 1,042,245 student members as part of 9,407 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at FFA.org and on Facebook and Twitter.

About National FFA Foundation
The National FFA Foundation builds partnerships with industry, education, government, other foundations, and individuals to secure financial resources that recognize FFA member achievements, develop student leaders, and support the future of agricultural education. Governed by a 19-member board of trustees composed of educators, business leaders, individual donors and FFA Alumni, the foundation is a separately registered nonprofit organization. About 82 percent of every dollar received by the foundation supports FFA members and agricultural education opportunities. For more, visit FFA.org/Give.