Ted Smith (Not Applicable)

2825 baker drive #3
cody, Wyoming 82414
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I am 11 year resident of Cody and currently Park County's University of Wyoming Extension Horticulture Program Coordinator for over 1 1/2 years. I am also an alumni of Northwest College, Classes of 2021,2023,and 2024.I grew up in Northern Ohio on my parents farm before getting married and moving to Cody via living in Southern Illinois for seven years. I have worked for Park County for almost eight years before working for UW Extension. My daughter is a RN and lives in Southern Illinois with her husband. I was self employed for 15 years in the tractor tire business. I was employed by the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center/Ohio State University for four seasons. The last 1 1/2 years as the assistant manager in muck crop vegetables. From my first class at OSU to my Agricultural Education Degree at NWC, it only took me 42 years. Yes, I am a non-traditional student. I also taught one year at a vocational high school and was a FFA advisor.

Father and step-father for three children.
Self-employed business owner for 15 years.
I have attended colllege every decade since the 1970's.
I have ran for and held public office before in Wyoming and Ohio.
I was in NWC Student Senate in 2020-21.
I have served on church council.
I served five years on a county airport authority.
I've been on a county fair board and a county museum board, each for several terms. P

Graduate of Western Reserve High School in Collins, Ohio.
Attended the Ohio State University.
Non-traditional student at NWC since Spring 2019.
Associate Degree in Agricultural Education in 2021 at NWC.
Associate Degree in Elementary Education in 2023 at NWC.
Associate Degree in Secondary Education in 2024 at NWC.
Plan to have my Range Management Associate Degree from NWC in Spring 2025.
I also have Adult Education Certificates from NWC in Pork and Fabrication and Artificial Insemination.

NWC Student Senate 2024.
Park County Master Gardeners.
Assisted with the UW Extension Outreach Garden in Cody.
Delivered produce from the Outreach Garden to Cody Senior Center and Manna House.
Assisted with the Head Start Garden in Powell.
VFW Auxiliary Life Member in Cody.
Sons Of Legion, member, American Legion in Powell.

When I sit in class and listen to the instructors talk about job opportunities, I'm amazed. With a good education and a good outlook, the possibilities for fellow students are almost limitless. I see a divide in earning power between the typical high school graduates and those who have a degree or certification. I want them all to prosper economically, personally, and professionally.
This school has made a tremendous impact in my life. Five years ago I had to reinvent and rebuild my life after 32 years of marriage and a divorce. I knew I needed to get on the ball and complete my college degree. At 61 isn't the best time begin over. With Char and Lorilynn welcoming to NWC I enrolled. The first class computers was hard.
My academic advisors Vern Dooley and Cammy Rowley gave good guidance and encouragement. This all helped me being hired by UW Extension.
I want other traditional and nontraditional students to experience the sense of accomplishment I have. I want them to be where I am now decades earlier.
So,I want to give back to the community and college so others may profit from a NWC education.

Simple,
1.) Keep NWC relevant to the needs of the community in terms of the Associate Degrees ,Bachelors Degrees, Certifications,and Adult Education. Update educuction for the current and future needs in the 21st Century.
2.) Continue good fiscal responsibility for the tax payers. Be ready give an account when asked a question by the public and press.
3.) Promote the College to maintain and increase enrollment. This College is a great place students to build a good core education to enter industry, professions, and to four year degree programs in and out of the state. We need students prepared to enter state, national, and global economies.