EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was written by Plymouth FFA reporter Adelyn Voorhees.
PLYMOUTH — On Monday, April 21, Douglas Reer was hired as the 2025-2026 Plymouth Agricultural Educator and FFA Advisor.
He will begin his new duties on July 1 with the Plymouth-Shiloh Local School District. Reer will replace his former Agricultural Educator and FFA Advisor Laura Ringler, who has been with the district since 2010.
“FFA has played a huge role in my life and I want to share those opportunities with others in order to inspire the leaders of tomorrow,” Reer said.
Reer comes from a background deeply rooted in agricultural and FFA experiences. He graduated from Plymouth High School in 2018.
As a student, Reer was very active in the FFA chapter serving as the chapter President, Vice President and Reporter. He was also a member of the State Championship Poultry Judging team.
Following his high school years, Reer attended The Ohio State University, starting in Mansfield and then transferring to Columbus. He graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Agriculture.
Reer has a myriad of experience from growing up and working on his family farm, at Civista Bank, and from his most recent experience as a student teacher at Buckeye Central High School.
Reer has been a part of the Plymouth-Shiloh Local School District most of his life. He grew up living and working on his parents, grandparents and relative’s farms.
After high school he continued to serve as a Crawford County 4-H advisor and has been an active member of the Plymouth-Shiloh FFA alumni.
Reer said he is excited for the upcoming school year and cannot wait to share his experiences and the opportunities offered through Agricultural Education and FFA.