Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Interests
Timeline
Awards
D: Staff Development Leadership Activities
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CHERYL VEST

Clayton

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Delaware Department of Education
09.2022 - 06.2025
  • Grade Level(s): 10
  • Subject Area(s): Driver's Education

Middletown High School
08.2002 - 09.2022
  • Grade Level(s): 9-12
  • Subject Area(s): Animal and Veterinary Science, Plant & Horticultural Sciences, Environmental & Natural Resources

Middletown Middle School
12.1998 - 08.2002
  • Grade Level(s): 7-8
  • Subject Area(s): Exploring Agriscience

Christiana High School
10.1997 - 11.1998
  • Grade Level(s): 9-12
  • Subject Area(s): Animal Science, Wildlife & Natural Resources

Education

M.A. - Educational Technology

American College of Education
08.2012

Driver's Education Certification - undefined

Wesley College
Dover, DE
09.2004

Agricultural Education Teaching Certification - undefined

Delaware State University, University of Delaware
Dover, Newark, DE
12.1999

B.S. - Dairy Science

Delaware Valley College
Doylestown, PA
05.1990

Skills

  • Marketing and promotion
  • Livestock evaluation & management
  • Animal Health management
  • Food safety regulations
  • Statistical analysis
  • Reliability
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Self motivation
  • Active listening
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Student records management
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Team building
  • Relationship building
  • Problem-solving abilities

Accomplishments

Appoquinimink School District & Middletown High School Teacher of the Year

Co-Advisor-National FFA President

Three Star National FFA Chapter

Numerous Top 10 National FFA Vet Science Teams

2x 3rd Place National FFA Milk Quality Teams

Numerous 1st Place Delaware FFA Meats Evaluation Teams

Numerous 1st Place Delaware FFA Milk Quality Teams

Numerous 1st Place Delaware Veterinary Science Teams

Numerous 1st Place Delaware Dairy Judging Teams

1st Place Delaware Food Science Team

Numerous 1st Place Delaware Dairy Judging Teams

Delaware Holstein Association Distinguished Member

1989 Delaware Valley College Dairy Judging Team-2nd High Individual -Brown Swiss World Dairy Expo

Affiliations

  • National Holstein Association Member 1989-2025
  • Delaware Holstein Association Member 1990-2025
  • American Jersey Cattle Association Member 2003-2025
  • National FFA Alumni Member 1997-2025
  • Appoquinimink Educator Association (AEA) Member 1998-2022
  • Delaware Educator Association (DSEA) Member 1997-2022
  • National Educator Association (NEA) Member 1997-2022
  • National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE) Member 1997-2022
  • Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) Member 2015-2022
  • Delaware Association of Agricultural Educators (DAAE) Vice-President 2016-2017
  • American Boer Goat Association Member 2010-2020


Interests

  • Volunteering as an adult leader in various activities, including dairy cattle & livestock shows and 4-H & FFA leadership camps
  • Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
  • Provide animals and facilities for youth to exhibit dairy cattle and livestock at our state shows


Timeline

Delaware Department of Education
09.2022 - 06.2025

Middletown High School
08.2002 - 09.2022

Middletown Middle School
12.1998 - 08.2002

Christiana High School
10.1997 - 11.1998

Driver's Education Certification - undefined

Wesley College

Agricultural Education Teaching Certification - undefined

Delaware State University, University of Delaware

B.S. - Dairy Science

Delaware Valley College

M.A. - Educational Technology

American College of Education

Awards

Middletown High School Teacher of the Year 2017, Co-Advisor National FFA President 2016-17, Three Star National FFA Chapter 2016, 8th Place National Vet Science Team 2012-2016, 7th Place National Milk Quality Team 2014-2016, 1st Place Delaware Meats Evaluation Team 2014-2016, 1st Place Delaware Milk Quality Team 2016, 1st Place Delaware Veterinary Science Team 2005-2014, 1st Place Delaware Food Science Team 2014, 1st Place Delaware Dairy Judging Team 2012, 10th Place National Vet Science Team 2016, Delaware Holstein Association Distinguished Member 2012

D: Staff Development Leadership Activities

  • Cooperating Teacher for Teacher Development - Middletown High School & University of Delaware 2009, 2012, 2013, 2020
  • Career & Technical Education Department Chair - Middletown High School 2012-2022
  • Delaware FFA Degree & Proficiency Review Committee - DOE Collette Education Center 2014-2022
  • Ag Day - Middletown High School 2017-22
  • Regional FFA Dairy Handler Career Development Event Superintendent - Springfield MA 2008-2016
  • National FFA Proficiency Award Evaluation Committee - Indianapolis IN 2008-2016
  • Appoquinimink Agriscience Advisory Council Appoquinimink and Middletown High School 2008-2015
  • Beef 101 Texas A&M University College Station TX 2014
  • DuPont Teacher Academy Smyrna High School 2013
  • Ultrasound Training - CCF Technology Lincoln NE 2011
  • National Holstein Convention - National Delegate 2009, 2011
  • Kenton United Methodist Church Past Board of Directors
  • Kenton United Methodist Church Past Parish Relation Committee
  • National FFA Proficiency Award Judge - Indianapolis IN


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