High school teacher wins 'Literacy for Life Outstanding Educator'
A farm-to-fork educator who teaches students in grades 9-12 has been honored as this year’s “Literacy for Life Outstanding Educator.” The award was presented by the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom at the 107th California Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Anaheim.
Rupika Malik, a teacher at Tennyson High School in Hayward, uses hands-on, student-centered experiences that connect food production, nutrition and sustainability.
“Most students have little exposure to where their food comes from or how it is grown,” Malik said. “This knowledge empowers them to make informed choices about their diets, appreciate the work of farmers and consider future careers in agriculture.”
Malik’s dedication to agricultural education has earned praise from program leaders.
“Rupika Malik’s creative approach to making agriculture relatable for high school students is inspiring,” said Amanda Fletcher, executive director of the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom. “Teaching students how agriculture connects to health, sustainability and food systems fosters a deeper understanding of how food is produced.”
California Farm Bureau works to protect family farms and ranches as part of a nationwide network representing more than 5 million Farm Bureau members. Learn more at www.cfbf.com or follow @cafarmbureau on Instagram, LinkedIn, X or Facebook.
California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom, a California Farm Bureau affiliate, is a nonprofit reaching more than 39,000 educators each year while increasing awareness and understanding of agriculture among California students. Learn more at www.learnaboutag.org or follow @learnaboutag on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn.
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Rupika Malik, a teacher at Tennyson High School, wins “Literacy for Life Outstanding Educator.”
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