West Greene High School is continuing to build its agricultural education program with the addition of two teachers, Annaliese Yost and Lyndsey Garrett, who bring their own experiences and goals to the classroom.
Yost joined West Greene last year as an agriculture teacher and STEAM FFA advisor, while Garrett joined the school this year as its agriculture mechanics teacher and FFA advisor. Both are looking to give students opportunities to learn new skills, explore their interests and prepare for the future.
For Yost, joining West Greene meant becoming part of a community that values its school and agricultural program.
“My first impression of West Greene was how welcoming and community-oriented everyone is,” She notes. “It’s clear that the students, staff and families take pride in their school and the agriculture program.”
Yost said the district’s emphasis on hard work, tradition and teamwork made it a natural fit for her. She was also drawn to the opportunity to work closer to home and spend more time with her three daughters while continuing to teach.
Since joining the school, Yost has focused on finding ways to get students more involved in agriculture classes and FFA. She hopes to offer opportunities that match different interests, including livestock judging, floral design, STEAM competitions and leadership activities.
Her goals also include starting a Parliamentary Procedure team, expanding floral design projects and strengthening livestock judging opportunities.
Annaliese Yost
Garrett, who joined West Greene this year, is bringing her background to the school’s agriculture mechanics program. Originally from Carlisle, Kentucky, Garrett graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural education.
In her introduction to the West Greene community, Garrett said she is excited to become part of a close-knit school where she can make a meaningful impact.
She looks forward to building relationships with students, supporting their growth inside and outside the classroom and creating hands-on learning experiences that prepare them for future success.
Garrett also expressed enthusiasm about becoming part of West Greene’s traditions while helping its agricultural education program continue to grow.
Both newcomers emphasize the importance of giving students opportunities to develop skills beyond traditional classroom lessons.
Through agriculture courses and FFA activities, students can explore their interests, build leadership skills and gain practical experience that may benefit them in future careers.
Lyndsey Garrett
