Associate Professor
Director of Graduate Studies

Dr. Edward A. Franklin is an Associate Professor of Agricultural Education, Technology and Innovation in the Department of Agricultural Education at the University of Arizona and serves as Coordinator of the Agriculture Technology Management (AGTM) Degree Option. Dr. Franklin earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from California State University, Chico in 1984 and served as a Vocational Agriculture Instructor for 13 years.

Assistant Professor of Practice
Director of Undergraduate Studies

Bio

Angela Kaczowka is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Agricultural Education, Technology and Innovation at The University of Arizona. Angela received her M.S degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and her research is predominantly focused on both plant ecology and higher education. She is particularly interested in researching the experiences of STEM graduate students and their identity development.

Assistant Professor of Practice

Bio

Arizona native born and raised in Navajo County.  Grew up on a small farm raising Beef Cattle, Corn and Alfalfa.   

Graduated from Snowflake High School – Involved in Agricultural Education and FFA.  Served as Chapter VP and Sentinel. 

Attended Eastern Arizona College for one year and then served a mission for my church in Oregon. 

Extension Associate Specialist

Bio

Ethan Orr has been an adjunct faculty member at the University of Arizona since 2003. Currently, he is the Assistant Vice President for Government Partnerships and Community Relations for the University of Arizona. Previously, he has served in senior leadership positions for both the City of Tucson and the City of South Tucson. He established the Pima County Empowerment Zone, which generated over $500 million in incentives and helped revitalize downtown.

Interim Department Head, Agricultural Education Technology and Innovation
Director, John and Doris Norton School of Human Ecology
Professor and Fitch Nesbitt Endowed Chair, Family Studies and Human Development

Professor
Neely Family Endowed Professor for Excellence in Agriculture and Life Sciences
CALES Bart Cardon Teaching Fellow

Dr. Robert Torres is a professor of Agricultural Education, Technology and Innovation and holds the Neely Family Endowed Professorship in the College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Arizona. He graduated from New Mexico State University with his bachelors and masters degree in Agricultural and Extension Education. His Ph.D. degree is from The Ohio State University in Agricultural Education.

Assistant Professor of Practice