Sobrato FFA Advisor Team
While you may think of them as just teachers at first, you'll soon learn that your FFA advisors are much more than that. Over the course of the year, they will be your classroom instructors, CDE team coaches, and great sources of direction and help as you continue on your FFA path. Here's a little information to help you get to know them a little better!
Mrs. Foss
fossk@mhusd.org
Mrs. Foss is excited to be spending her seventh year of teaching here at Ann Sobrato High School. She graduated from California State University, Chico with a B.S. in Agriculture with an Option in Education and an emphasis in Plant and Soil Sciences, and also holds her Master’s in Agricultural Education (AGED). She teaches Floral 1 and Floral 2, coaches the Opening and Closing, Extemporaneous Public Speaking, and Water Issues teams, and serves as the species advisor for cattle and goats. In her free time, Mrs. Foss works at a local florist, enjoys going to concerts, and runs her own jewelry-making business. She also loves spending time with her husband and their three cats. She looks forward to working with the rest of the ag team to make Sobrato FFA the best it can be!
Mr. Nunes.
nunesr@mhusd.org
Mr. Nunes teaches Agriculture Mechanics and Agriculture Welding. This is his second year at Sobrato. Mr. Nunes grew up in the Central Valley in Modesto, CA. He graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with a B.S. in Agriculture Science, minors in Agricultural Education and Dairy Husbandry, and Master's in Agricultural Education. He is also co-advisor to our Sobrato FFA program. He coaches the BIG and Creed LDE contest.
Mrs. Lilly
serpab@mhusd.org
Mrs. Lilly teaches Farm to Fork , Farm to Fork 2, and Vet Science at Sobrato High School. This will be her third year teaching agriculture, and her second year at Sobrato High. She is the swine advisor, and coaches the Impromptu and Prepared Public Speaking LDE teams. Mrs. Lilly grew up in the Central Valley and attended Hughson High School. She was an active member of the Hughson FFA Chapter, raising swine all four years, serving as a chapter officer, and participating on several CDE and LDE teams. Mrs. Lilly attended Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, earning her B.S. in Agricultural Science with an emphasis in Ornamental Horticulture as well as a Masters of Agricultural Education and Single Subject/Specialist Ag credential. Outside of school, Mrs Lilly loves attending concerts, hiking and travelling, and spending time with friends and family (and her 3 cats: Phoebe, Henry, and Max).
Ms. Velador
veladord@mhusd.org
Ms. Velador is a third year teacher who teaches the Ag science classes, including Agriculture Biology and Agriculture Chemistry. Ms Velador is from Hollister Ca and is excited to be back in her home area. Ms Velador went to Modesto Junior College where she earned her Associate in Animal Sciences and then transferred to CSU Fresno where she completed her bachelors in Agriculture Education as well as earning her Ag Specialist and Single Subject Credential. She is currently working with Chico State to earn her Master's Degree in Agriculture Education. She has experience in Showing Swine, Dairy Cattle and Sheep. She has a passion for poultry and is excited to coach a Poultry CDE teacher in the future. When not teaching Ms. Velador loves to listen to music, be with family, be outdoors, go to concerts, and be with her dog, Dolly! Ms. Velador also recently restarted her SAE project from High School by launching Nellies Nest Nook, a farm stand and little free library where she sells her backyard chicken eggs, baked goods, plants and sourdough products.
