Wendy Warner

Wendy Warner is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Programs in the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences at North Carolina State University (NC State). She holds a B.S. in Agricultural Education from The Ohio State University (1998) and a Ph.D. from the University of Florida (2006). Her career includes teaching roles at middle/high schools in Florida, assistant professorship at California Polytechnic State University (2006–2009), and leadership in NC State's NC DELTA teacher induction program since 2010.

Her research interests focus on agricultural education innovations, teacher preparation, technology integration in education, and STEM curriculum development. She emphasizes practical, inquiry-based methods to enhance student engagement and career readiness.

Publications highlight themes like teacher competencies, underrepresented student inclusion in agriculture, and collaborative strategies in agricultural/environmental education. Her work bridges theory and practice, addressing both pedagogical and systemic challenges in education.

• Awards: 2015 Academy of Outstanding Teachers (NC State), 2013 Teaching Fellow (NACTA), and multiple Honorary FFA Degrees.

Grants: She leads initiatives such as the NC CASE Institute for project-based learning, immersive agricultural education experiences for students, and international programs in Costa Rica to enhance global food security understanding. These efforts aim to strengthen agricultural education's rigor and real-world relevance.