I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for the opportunity to work at the plant nursery retail area of Franz Witte. This experience allowed me to fulfill the project’s goals of gaining insight into an entry-level retail position and enhancing my knowledge of plants and botanical sciences.

Throughout my time, I actively engaged in watering routines, plant care, customer service, and even had the chance to ride along with the landscaping installation team. Each week, I grew more confident in addressing customer inquiries and collaborating with a team of garden experts. This experience is invaluable as it directly benefits our classroom’s life cycles unit, where students raise seedlings from seed germination.

Additionally, I’m excited to share that I now have a network of professionals who can enrich our curriculum with presentations about their career paths in landscaping and plant care. The friendships and support I gained during this internship have truly made a lasting impact.

My teaching style will also evolve as I become more aware of the real-world applications of math, reading, and science in daily work, particularly in our community’s landscaping industry.

Thank you once again for this incredible opportunity.

Best regards,
Dan Gies

Grade Level and Subject Taught: 3rd