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Wes Shanks And Jeremy Wendt Deliver Insights Into Education And Baseball

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Jeremy Wendt sits down with Upperman High School’s head baseball coach and agriculture teacher, Wes Shanks, to discuss the vital role of CTE programs in education. Shanks shares insights on teaching plant science, leading FFA, and how participating in travel ball during the off season's could impact a student-athletes mental health. He also emphasizes the value of academic success over athletic performance and the life skills taught through the agriculture classes at Upperman High.

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15 Jul 2025 9AM English United States Society & Culture · Education

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