Kathy Funke
Ag Science & Enrichment Program Coordinator
Background & Experience

Kathy Funke earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Education from the University of California at Davis. She holds Single Subject Credentials in Agriculture and Life Science and a Specialists Credential in Agriculture. For seven years, Kathy taught courses at Soquel High School for both the Santa Cruz Regional Occupational Program and Santa Cruz city schools. Subjects included Veterinary Science, Farm Management, Life Science, and Physical Science.

While teaching at Soquel High School, Kathy worked extensively to create a Parent Boosters Organization. This booster group teamed with the community to begin construction on the Agriculture Departments Farm Facilities. The combined efforts of parents, students, and teachers resulted in the complete construction of a 900-square-foot large animal barn and a rabbit raising facility. Kathy also advised and supervised the FFA program and Student Occupational Experience Projects (SOEP) at Soquel High School.