Rate My Professor Jon Simonsen

Simonsen's research specializations center on codifying the processes through which individuals acquire leadership knowledge, skills, and dispositions to inform effective practices for developing high-quality leaders in agriculture. His academic interests include leadership education, student leadership development, international agricultural education, and school-based agricultural education programs. He directs the Litton Leadership Scholars program and teaches courses such as Ag Ed Ld 1000: Orientation to Agricultural Education and Leadership, Ag Ed Ld 3776: Litton Leadership Scholars, Ag Ed Ld 4320/7320: Methods of Teaching I, Ag Ed Ld 4993: Internship in Agricultural Education and Leadership, and Ag Ed Ld 8250: Leadership Theory and Application. Simonsen currently accepts new graduate advisees. For his outstanding teaching, he was inducted into the CAFNR Teaching Academy in 2024 at the Celebration of Excellence, recognizing his North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Educator Award. He previously received the CAFNR Golden Apple Award for demonstrating clarity, enthusiasm, accessibility, mentorship, and alignment of learning with objectives.