West Plains R-VII School District is proud to announce that Tonya Jedlicka, agricultural education teacher and FFA advisor, has been named a semi-finalist for the Missouri FFA Foundation’s inaugural Golden Owl Award, sponsored by Nationwide.
The Golden Owl Award honors Missouri agricultural educators for their significant impact on preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders. With nearly 400 nominations submitted statewide, only 18 teachers were selected as semi-finalists—an amazing achievement for Mrs. Jedlicka and the West Plains FFA program.
As a semi-finalist, Mrs. Jedlicka advances to the next round, where seven finalists will be chosen. Finalists will each receive a $500 cash prize and an engraved plaque. Ultimately, one outstanding educator will be named Missouri Agriculture Educator of the Year at the Missouri FFA State Convention, earning a $3,000 cash prize and the distinguished Golden Owl Award trophy.
Congratulations to Mrs. Jedlicka on this well-deserved recognition.
