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Sarah LaRose serves as Associate Professor in Purdue University's Department of Agricultural Sciences Education and Communication (College of Agriculture) with a joint appointment in Curriculum and Instruction (College of Education). Since 2018, she has advanced agricultural education research while teaching core courses including ASEC 34000 (Laboratory Practices) and ASEC 54100 (Program Development).
Her educational foundation includes:
- Ph.D. in Agricultural Education & Communication, University of Florida (2018)
- M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction, University of Connecticut (2008)
- B.S. in Animal Science, University of Connecticut (2007)
Dr. LaRose investigates how school-based agricultural education (SBAE) programs impact agricultural literacy and workforce development, addressing critical shortages in agricultural careers. Her work examines career pathways, teacher resilience, and inclusive pedagogical strategies, with recent expansion into engineering education diversity through the Rising Scholars Program. She emphasizes practical applications like school gardens and online industry modules to connect classroom learning with real-world agricultural systems.
Analysis of her publications reveals three dominant trends: (1) Teacher development research focusing on motivation and retention of alternatively certified agriscience educators, (2) Career readiness studies tracking FFA members' workforce preparation, and (3) Innovative support systems for underrepresented students in STEM fields. Her work consistently bridges agricultural education with broader educational theories while maintaining industry relevance.
Dr. LaRose actively contributes to professional communities through memberships in the American Association for Agricultural Education, Association for Career & Technical Education, National FFA Alumni (Lifetime Member), and seven additional organizations. She develops curriculum resources for agricultural educators nationwide while mentoring future teachers through her courses and research projects focused on building resilient educational ecosystems.
