Biography
Dr. Audie L. Cherry is an Assistant Professor of Instruction at Texas State University, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in agricultural education, agricultural mechanics, instructional methods, agricultural policy, and resource management. He earned his Ph.D. in Agriculture with a concentration in Agricultural Education from Clemson University, his M.S. in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications from Texas A&M University, and his B.S. in Agricultural Science and Technology from Murray State University. His professional background includes secondary agricultural education and FFA advising, community college and university instruction, curriculum development, and international agricultural development. As a Fulbright researcher in the Philippines, he conducted an ethnographic study of agricultural education while teaching and supporting research and extension at Cebu Technological University–Barili Campus. His scholarly and professional interests include agricultural teacher preparation, internationalization of agricultural education, program evaluation, and entrepreneurship. He also serves as president of Cherry Global Solutions, LLC, supporting educational institutions, governments, and agricultural organizations in strengthening programs and improving organizational performance. His work connects practical agricultural experience with teaching, research, and community engagement to prepare students for careers in agriculture and education.
Research Interests
Dr. Cherry’s research and scholarly interests include agricultural education, international agricultural development, teacher preparation, and program evaluation. He is particularly interested in how cultural contexts, institutional partnerships, and educational experiences influence teaching, learning, and professional practice. His scholarship examines the internationalization of agricultural education, global competence, and the role of education and entrepreneurship in strengthening agricultural livelihoods. He uses qualitative and mixed methods approaches to understand participants’ experiences, assess program outcomes, and inform educational and organizational improvement.
Teaching Interests
Dr. Cherry’s teaching interests include agricultural education, instructional methods, agricultural mechanics and technology, program planning, and entrepreneurship. He is also interested in integrating international perspectives and practical agricultural experiences into classroom and laboratory instruction. His teaching emphasizes experiential learning, problem-solving, and the application of technical knowledge to situations students may encounter as educators and agricultural professionals.