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Agriscience Magnet Program (AMP)

Administration

Faculty & Experts at AMP

 
Meet the dedicated agriscience educators, mentors, and industry professionals who inspire and guide students on their educational journey at AMP. Our team brings a wealth of agricultural expertise, passion, and real-world experience to provide an unparalleled agriscience education.
 
AMP has established a collaborative learning environment where agricultural experts are our teachers, working together to provide our students with top tier education in plant science, animal science, food science, agricultural engineering, agriculture business, and natural resource management. Our state qualified faculty includes experienced agriscience experts who bring their diverse backgrounds in various agricultural fields into the classroom. They empower students to explore, experiment, and excel in diverse areas of agricultural science.
 

Passionate Educators & Industry Leaders

Heather Gafke

 
Howdy! My name is Heather Gafke and I'm incredibly excited to introduce myself as the new Director of the Agriscience Magnet Program (AMP). It is both a privilege and honor to step into this new role, and I am eager to dive in and get to know everyone. As a passionate leader, I firmly believe in leading with heart and enthusiasm. My goal is to cultivate a dynamic community that inspires our students to reach their fullest potential. I bring 13 years of experience in education and an unwavering commitment to excellence. I hold an undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University, a master's from Texas A&M International University, and I am currently pursuing my doctorate at Abilene Christian University. My love for learning drives me to inspire our students to be lifelong learners.
 
When I am not at work, you can find me cruising through life, one ocean adventure at a time. I dream of seeing all the beautiful blues of the ocean. I've been happily married for nearly 20 years and have two wonderful kids. Additionally, my niece and nephew are living with us. Just in case four teenagers wasn't enough to keep a lively pace at home, our two beloved Boxers add joy to our chaos.
 
I am truly looking forward to an exciting school year and the wonderful opportunities ahead for our AMP students. Please feel free to reach out to me - I would love to hear from you!
 
Duties & Responsibilities:
 
The AMP Director oversees a wide range of responsibilities to ensure the smooth operation of the program. These duties include managing the AMP discipline to maintain a conducive learning environment and tracking attendance to ensure student participation. The director is also in charge of the AMP budget, which involves allocating resources effectively across various needs. Building operations and campus safety are critical areas, requiring coordination of maintenance, custodial tasks, and implementation of safety and crisis plans. The director facilitates the use of the facility, including event setup and ensuring the grounds are well-maintained. Additionally, they oversee the Continuous Improvement and Innovation Plan (CIIP) and the Customer Relationship Management System (CRMS), play a pivotal role in organizing AMP events, and manage the School Assistance Fund (SAF) and Campus Activity Fund (CAF). The director also supports academic excellence by coordinating student teacher placements, maintaining teacher and AMP websites for effective communication, and developing the master schedule to optimize educational delivery.
 
Phone: 210-356-1400