Brian Kiesling Agriscience Educator Award Winner

Brian is a Perry High School graduate. He attended Michigan State University where he earned his bachelors degree in Agriscience and Education in 2000. Brian continued his education with MSU and earned a Masters degree in Agriscience Education in 2005.

Brian and his wife Kimberly have two children, Brenna who is 4 and Henry 17 months.

Now entering his 12th year as the Agriscience Instructor and FFA advisor at Perry High School Brian currently has 60 active FFA members. With the help of Mr. Kiesling Perry FFA has had 8 state winning teams who have competed in many different skills and leadership contests. The Perry FFA Chapter has received a silver award or higher for national chapter application since 2002 and six Perry FFA members were chosen as Regional FFA Officers. Since beginning his career at Perry Brian has assisted the FFA Chapter with the Annual Toy Show and has seen the attendance increase to over 600 guests visiting over 40 vendors.

Recently the Advanced agri-science students with guidance from Mr. Kiesling, have been mentoring 2nd grade students. After researching the science requirements for 2nd graders established by the Michigan Department of Education, the Advanced agri-science students visit the 2nd grade classrooms and use agricultural lessons to help reinforce the benchmarks required by the state. Not only is this a great opportunity for the 2nd graders it is a gratifying and educational experience for the Ag science mentors as well.

Please join me in Congratulating Brian Kiesling the 2011 Shiawassee County Farm Bureau Agricultural Educator of the year.