Tami Perez, Career-Technical Education Coordinator at Idaho Technical Career Academy, received the 2025 Honorary State FFA Degree—the Idaho FFA Association’s highest honor—for her contributions to agricultural education. Recognized at the state convention in Twin Falls, Perez was praised for her leadership, innovative teaching, and lasting impact on students and the state’s CTE programs. With a background in business education and project-based learning, Perez has helped shape ITCA’s hands-on, career-focused learning model for high school students across Idaho.
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