Matt Kreifels
Associate Professor of Practice Agricultural Education University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Contact
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402-472-2815 On-campus 2-2815
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matt.kreifels@unl.edu
Kreifels earned his bachelor's degree in agricultural sciences from UNL, his master's degree in curriculum and instruction from Wayne State College, and his Ph.D. in Human Sciences, specializing in Leadership Studies from UNL. From 2010-2018, he served in a dual appointment between UNL and the Nebraska Department of Education as the State Director of Agricultural Education. Before coming to UNL in 2010, Kreifels taught agricultural education courses and served as the FFA advisor for nine years at Blair High School.
Education
Teaching
Dr. Matt Kreifels serves as the program coordinator for the ALEC Agricultural Education and Skilled and Technical Sciences teacher preparation program. He advises students and teaches courses in leadership and field experiences, and works with student teachers and beginning Agriscience teachers, including:
- ALEC 135: Introduction to Agricultural Education
- ALEC 234: Planning SAE and FFA Programs
- ALEC 405L: Methods of Instruction Laboratory Education
- ALEC 431: Student Teaching
- ALEC 490: CTE Professional Seminar
- ALEC 804: Problems of the Beginning Agriscience Teacher
He coordinates professional development for current Nebraska agricultural education teachers, manages the Nebraska Beginning Teacher program connected to ALEC 804, and coordinates the Nebraska Career Development Events.