Karen T.
Karen T.
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"Extension faculty come from all sorts of diverse backgrounds and experiences and that is what makes us unique and able to creatively collaborate with each other to address the needs within our communities. "

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About Karen T.

Key Experience

I started my career as an elementary school teacher, progressed to...

I started my career as an elementary school teacher, progressed to an elementary school principal, became adjunct faculty at a local college, and then accepted my current position within Virginia Cooperative Extension.
Current Position

Senior Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences in Amherst,...

Senior Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences in Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Campbell, and Lynchburg. I am the Unit Coordinator in Amherst. I focus on human development, family financial management, and community viability suing research-based education programs to teach the community.
Main Motivation

I love that I have the opportunity to work with both adult and...

I love that I have the opportunity to work with both adult and youth to address the needs within my communities.
Top Advice

Extension faculty come from all sorts of diverse backgrounds and...

Extension faculty come from all sorts of diverse backgrounds and experiences and that is what makes us unique and able to creatively collaborate with each other to address the needs within our communities.
Greatest Achievement

I have spent the last 10 years on multi-million-dollar grants that...

I have spent the last 10 years on multi-million-dollar grants that have given me the opportunity to create curriculums that address the needs of our at-risk families across the country.

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