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Gulf Coast Research and Education Center

Gulf Coast Research and Education Center

Debra Barry

Assistant Professor

Dr. Debra Barry is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication (AEC), the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, and the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at located Plant City. She is a triple Gator, earning her B.S. (2003), M.S. (2010), & Ph.D. (2019) from UF in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication. Her research encompasses recruitment and retention in agricultural education. Specifically, she has worked to expand Triadic Mentor approaches for student teacher success, and leads the UF/AEC Cooperating Teacher Program, the Ag Ed Institute and the UF/AEC Teach Ag Ambassador Programs.

  • Teaching

    Dr. Barry's research encompasses recruitment and retention in agricultural education. Specifically, she has worked to expand Triadic Mentor approaches for student teacher success, and leads the UF/AEC Cooperating Teacher Program, the Ag Ed Institute and the UF/AEC Teach Ag Ambassador Programs. She teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses, offered in Gainesville, Plant City and online. Courses she has taught and/or currently teaches include:

    • AEC 4200: Teaching Methods in Agricultural Education
    • AEC 4202: Curriculum Development and Assessment Techniques in Emerging Agricultural Technologies
    • AEC 4224: Special Methods in Teaching Agricultural Education
    • AEC 4228: Laboratory Practices in Teaching Agricultural Education
    • AEC 4323: Development and Philosophy of Agricultural Education
    • AEC 4504/5546: Curriculum and Program Development in Agricultural Education
    • AEC 6325: History & Philosophy of Agricultural Education (offered to DDMS students and in-person graduate students)

Contact

Gulf Coast Research and Education Center - Plant City Campus
1200 N. Park Road
Plant City, Florida
813-757-2288
dmbarry@ufl.edu

  • Education

    Education:

    B.S. (2003) University of Florida
    M.S. (2010) University of Florida 
    Ph.D. (2019) University of Florida Department of Agricultural Education and Communication.

  • Publications

    Nesbitt, H.R., Barry, D.M. (Accepted, 2022). Cooperating Teachers’ Best Practices for Mentoring #2: Social Support. University of Florida/IFAS EDIS Publication.

    Nesbitt, H.R., Barry, D.M. (Accepted, 2022). Cooperating Teachers’ Best Practices for Mentoring #1: Supporting Cooperating Teachers. University of Florida/IFAS EDIS Publication.

    Jordan, P., Nesbitt, H., Money, N., & Barry, D. (2022). Agricultural Education: No Boundaries. The Agricultural Education Magazine, 95(1), p.30-32. https://www.naae.org/profdevelopment/magazine/archive_issues/Volume95/2022%2007%20--%20July%20August.pdf.

    Easterly, T.R. & Barry, D.M. (accepted, 2022). Curricular Resource Use and Pedagogical Design Capacity of Florida Agricultural Education Teachers. Journal of Agricultural Education.

    Ferand, N. K., Myers, B.E., DiBenedetto, C. A., Barry, D. M. (2022). Implications of science illumination on student content knowledge of technical floriculture and core scientific ideas. Journal of Agricultural Education, 63(2), p.169-185.

    Barry, D.M., Warner, A.W., LaRose, S.E., Colclasure, B.C., Osborne, E.W. (2022). Personal resilience of first-year, alternatively certified agriscience teachers. Advancements in Agricultural Development, 3(1), 103-114.

    Easterly III, R. G. (Tre), Barry, D. M., Myers, B. E., & Osborne, E. W. (2021). An Overview of Advisory Councils for School-Based Agricultural Education Programs (AEC 731). University of Florida/IFAS EDIS Publication. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc392-2021

    Barry, D.M., Diaz, J.M., Ferand, N.K., Myers, B.E., Wysocki, A.F. (2021). Improving the Student Teaching Experience: A Delphi Study of Cooperating Teacher Needs. Journal of Agricultural         Education, 62(4), 35-48. https://doi.org/10.5032/jae.2021.4035

    Barry, D., & Easterly, T. (2021). Comparing the self-efficacy of Florida school-based agricultural education teachers delivering online and in-person instruction. Advancements in Agricultural Development, 2(2), 15-24. https://doi.org/10.37433/aad.v2i2.109                               

    Barry, D.M., Diaz, J.M., Patton, J., Gran, S., Shepherd, A. (2020). Understanding Extension #1: Extension 101 (AEC709). University of Florida/IFAS EDIS Publication. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/WC372

    Barry, D.M., Diaz, J.M., Shepherd, A., Patton, J., & Gran, S. (2020). Understanding Extension #2: Utilizing Extension Services in School-Based Agricultural Education (AEC704). University of Florida/IFAS EDIS Publication. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/WC367

    Barry, D.M., Shepherd, A., Patton, J., & Gran, S. (2020). Understanding Extension for School-Based Agricultural Education #3: FFA & 4-H—A Comparison (AEC708). University of Florida/IFAS EDIS Publication. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/WC371

    Barry, D.M., Davis, J., VanHeusen, K., & Vickers, K. (2019). Making it Happen—Florida’s SAE for All Implementation Plan. The Agricultural Education Magazine, 92(3), 26-27.

    D’Angelo, T., Barry, D., Bunch, J.C., & Thoron, A. (2018). Selecting Educational Resources. EDIS Publications.

    Diaz J., Warner L., Webb, S., Barry, D. (2018).  Obstacles for School Garden Program Success: Expert Consensus to Inform Policy and Practice. Applied Environmental Education and Communication. doi 10.1080/1533015X.2018.1450170

  • Professional Service and Awards

    Service:

    American Association of Agricultural Educators, Research Conference Manuscript Reviewer, 2021-2022

    American Association of Agricultural Educators Professional Development Committee Member, 2020-23

    Southern Region American Association of Agricultural Educators, Research Conference Manuscript Reviewer, 2022

    Southern Region American Association of Agricultural Educators, Professional Development Committee Member, 2020-2023, Vice-Chair, 2021-2022, Chair, 2022-2023

    Advancements in Agricultural Development Journal Reviewer, 2021-currently

    Journal of Agricultural Education Reviewer, 2020-currently

    NACTA Journal Article Reviewer, 2020-currently (1 in 2020, 1 in 2021)

    EDIS, Florida Online Journals Reviewer: 2019-currently

    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Chair, GCREC: 2020-currently

    UF Institutional Recovery Framework, COVID-19 & Educational Delivery Sub-Committee, May 2020

    UF/IFAS Peer Teaching Evaluation Committee, Dr. Luis Moises Pena-Levano (UF Plant City FRE Lecturer), Spring & Fall 2020

    UF/IFAS CALS Teaching Council Member, Fall 2018-currently

    UF/IFAS CALS Statewide Programs Taskforce Member, 2019-2020

    UF/IFAS AEC E-Learning Committee Member: 2018-currently

    Extension Faculty Development Academy Facilitator, 2016-2017

     

    Awards:

    North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Educator Award, 2022

    UF + Quality Matters, Exemplary Designation: AEC 4504/5546 Curriculum and Program Planning in Agricultural Education, Fall 2021

    UF/IFAS CALS Paper Plate Award: Teacher & Advisor Appreciation, 2021

    UF Career Influencer Award Nominee, 2020 & 2021

    UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research & Education Center EDIS Paper Contest, 2nd Place Paper, 2020

    Newbern Fellowship Award Recipient (UF/AEC), 2019

    UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research & Education Center (GCREC) Faculty of The Year Award, 2017