Mr. Eric Birkenberger

Woodbury FFA Co-Advisor

          I was born in Wolcott in 1968 (you can do the math).  I graduated from Wolcott High School.  I entered the University of Connecticut thinking that I wanted to be a Vo-Ag teacher.  I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, majoring in Horticulture.  The day after college graduation I started a full year intensive program for college graduates that enabled me to be certified to teach agriculture.  While I was teaching and raising a family I completed my Masters Degree in Educational Leadership at Central Connecticut University.  I am now very interested in how technology can be used to enhance student performance and am looking into some classes in educational technology.

          My agricultural experience began in High School when I owned and operated my own lawn care business.  I then took a position as an assistant grower at a greenhouse in Cheshire, CT and maintained plants at a greenhouse in Cromwell, CT.  Just prior to my first teaching job I was the assistant propagator at White Flower Farm in Litchfield, CT.

          I have been teaching Ag-Science and Technology since 1993.  I taught for two years at Killingly High School in Danielson, CT.  After that I spent 4 years at WAMOGO Regional High School (Region 6) in Litchfield, CT.  Since then I have found my home here at Nonnewaug High School where I have been teaching since 1999.  In all of my positions I have been the primary horticulture instructor. 

          I consider myself lucky to be working in a department with five other amazing individuals who are dedicated to the three circle concept of Agricultural Education.  I am also lucky to be working with incredible students who make it worth my time and effort.

Email: Ebirkenberger@ctreg14.org

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