Aug 3, 2026 by Robert Herrington, INFB Marketing
Danville Community Schools’ Laura Crosby has been selected as a 2026-27 National FFA Teacher Ambassador. Crosby, a Hendricks County Farm Bureau board member, serves as the Danville Community Middle School agriculture teacher and Danville FFA advisor.
“This profession is incredibly demanding of our time and resources, and being part of this program allows me to connect teachers with resources that can lighten their workload,” she said. “Beyond the many tasks and FFA teams we manage, teaching can sometimes feel lonely, especially in a single-teacher program. The National FFA Teacher Ambassador Program allows me to help bridge that gap. I enjoy listening to teachers' questions, helping them find solutions, and connecting them with others who can meet their specific needs.”
Crosby, a graduate of Waldron High School in Shelby County, earned a degree in agricultural education from Purdue University and has taught agricultural education at Danville Community Schools since 2017. She also serves as the Senior Scholarship and STEM Grant Coordinator on the Hendricks County Farm Bureau Board.
Crosby was recognized as Educator of the Year by the Danville Chamber of Commerce in 2025 and Danville Middle School Educator of the Year in 2026. She was an active member of Indiana FFA from 7th to 12th grade and was a 10-year 4-H member in Decatur County.
She and fellow Indiana teacher Cameron Frazier of South Putnam Community Schools are among 88 agricultural educators from 38 states chosen by the National FFA Organization to serve as National Teacher Ambassadors (NTAs), agricultural educators who are trained to provide professional development, training and resources to fellow teachers across the country, while also serving as subject matter experts in agricultural education.
“I enjoy connecting with agricultural teachers and FFA advisors from across the country to share what's happening in our states and solve problems together,” said Frazier. “I encourage others to get involved with this program because National FFA has many resources for us to use as teachers and FFA advisors.”
The ambassadors support more than 13,000 FFA advisors across the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands during a yearlong term. The appointments mark Crosby’s third year and Frazier’s fourth year serving as NTAs, reflecting a sustained commitment to agricultural education beyond their own classrooms.
“Through this opportunity, I've built connections with agriculture teachers across the country. By no means am I an expert in everything I teach or coach, and having a strong professional network allows me to find answers, gather new ideas, and learn from others' experiences,” said Crosby. “Those connections ultimately help me better serve my students and provide them with more opportunities.”
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