Phone: (910) 897-8121

Email: aspence@harnett.k12.nc.us

Degrees & Certifications:

Bachelors of Science in Agriculture Education with a Concentration in Horticulture

Minor Animal Science

A Little About Me:

Hello! I’m Alicia Beck, and I’m thrilled to be an agriculture educator at Triton High School. I bring three years of teaching experience from Willow Spring High School in Wake County, where I taught Agriscience Applications, Horticulture 1, and Horticulture 2.

I graduated cum laude with edTPA honors from North Carolina State University, where I developed a strong foundation in agriculture and effective teaching practices.

My teaching philosophy centers on meeting students' basic needs first to create a supportive learning environment. I believe it's essential to teach students that it's okay to fail and to foster a growth mindset. My aim is to help students develop the skills they need to face real-world challenges with confidence and resilience.

Outside of teaching, I love gardening, horseback riding, hiking, fishing, and shopping. These hobbies not only bring me joy but also inspire my teaching and help me connect with my students on a more personal level.

I’m excited to continue making a positive impact at Triton High School and to contribute to a vibrant and inclusive learning community.

Foundations of Agriculture

1.00 Understand leadership opportunities and SAE related to the agriscience industry.

2.00 Understand global agriculture.

3.00 Understand the plant industry.

4.00 Understand the animal industry (large animal, equine and aquaculture).

5.00 Understand the environmental science industry (water, soils, wildlife and forestry).

6.00 Understand the agricultural engineering industry.

Horticulture 1 - Intro to Plants

1. 00 Apply leadership and durable skills.

2.00 Apply work-based and experiential learning in horticulture.

3.00 Understand plant biology and growth factors.

4.00 Apply knowledge of environmental conditions for plant growth.

5.00 Apply knowledge of common plants grown in North Carolina

6.00 Apply common plant propagation techniques.

7.00 Apply plant production in horticulture.