Monty Larsen

Monty Larsen is a Lecturer in the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication (ALEC) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, serving as an outreach faculty member for northeast Nebraska. He teaches courses in leadership and field experiences, supports student teachers and beginning Agriscience, STS, and STEM educators, and facilitates Ag Ed and STS transfer student pathways from Northeast and Metro Community Colleges and Wayne State College.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• Non-traditional Agricultural Education Teaching Certificate, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Wayne State College

His research interests focus on agricultural education pedagogy, teacher preparation programs, and leadership development frameworks. He specializes in creating field-based learning opportunities and designing professional development systems for educators.

Larsen has extensive experience in K-12 agricultural education, having served as an Agriscience teacher and FFA advisor in Rock County, Butte, and Stuart, Nebraska (2001-2022). He actively contributes to the Nebraska Beginning Teacher program, Nebraska Career Development Events, and the State Teach Ag Results (STAR) Committee.

Key Collaborations:

• Haskell Agricultural Lab (Concord, NE) - Outreach Operations
• Nebraska Agricultural Educators Association - Leadership Roles
• Ag Ed Club - Co-Advisor