Matt Kreifels, Ph.D., associate professor of practice at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, and long-time ag educator, was recently selected by the members of the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Council to receive the council’s highest honor. Kreifels received the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute’s Award of Merit during a special awards luncheon at UNL’s East Campus Union in Lincoln. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture oversees NAYC and NAYI.
Before coming to UNL in 2010, Kreifels taught agricultural education courses and served as the FFA adviser for nine years at Blair High School. Through his role at UNL, Kreifels leads the agricultural education teacher preparation program, coordinates professional development for current Nebraska agricultural education teachers, manages the Nebraska Beginning Teacher program and coordinates the Nebraska Career Development Events.
