Ron Rickstrew
by Sophia Doering
January 29, 2010
What is your favorite quote or saying? If you don't have the time to do things right,when will you find time to do things over?
What classes do you teach? I teach Junior High Agriculture, Agriculture Leadership, Agriculture Mechanics, Agricultural Marketing and Management as well as Agricultural Projects. Besides that I also teach General Shop, Woodworking, Planet and Soil Science and Animal Science.
Why did you decide to become a teacher? I chose Agriculture Education because of the various career opportunities it made available. After doing student teaching, I decided that I would seek a teaching position as I enjoyed working with students.
What activities do you sponsor? I sponsor Future Farmers of America (FFA).
How long have you been teaching? How long at Diller-Odell? I'm teaching for 27 years and for 23 years I am teaching at Diller-Odell.
What is your favorite thing about teaching? To see the students grow and mature, both physically and intellectually, from the seventh grade to their senior year.
What are your hobbies/interests? I enjoy watching sports and attending farm and livestock shows.
Family? There is my wife, Shana, and my three daughters, Lindsey, Jenna, and Janelle.
