Using cotton to teach science with Jenny Hughes

About this episode

Jenny Hughes discusses innovative ways to teach about cotton in classrooms, drawing from her extensive background in agriculture and education.

From her roots on a New South Wales farm to leading education for Cotton Australia, Jenny Hughes is cultivating the future of food and fibre education. Learn classroom ready ideas for teaching about cotton in your classroom, whether you're from the city or the country. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Jenny Hughes Jenny Hughes brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role as Education Manager at Cotton Australia, where she leverages her background in teaching, event organisation, communications, and hospitality. Originally from a sheep and wheat property in central New South Wales, Jenny’s deep-rooted connection to agriculture fuels her commitment to food and fibre education. In her current role, she is a strategic thought leader and influencer, known for her advanced relationship skills and extensive network. Her responsibilities include managing the Cotton Classroom resource library, creating curriculum-linked educational materials, and supporting teachers and undergraduates through scholarships to attend relevant events. She also oversees the Teach the Teacher Field Trips program, delivers workshops at education and career events, and manages Cotton…

People in this episode

Host: Ben Newsome

Guest: Jenny Hughes

Topics covered

• food education
• fibre education
• teaching resources
• agriculture
• classroom ideas

Keywords

• cotton education
• classroom teaching
• agriculture
• food and fibre
• educational resources

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cotton Australia

Places: New South Wales, Queensland

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