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Name: Emily Adams
Degree Program: Masters in Extension Education
E-Mail: emily_adams@ncsu.edu
Home State: North Carolina
Biographical Information: Emily is a Extension Agent in Onslow County working with Livestock, Horses, Forage, Reins Program Coordinator, 4-H Livestock.
Professional and Research Interests:
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Barry Croom

Name: Molly Alexi
Degree Program: Masters in Extension Education
E-Mail: molly_alexi@ncsu.edu
Home State: North Carolina
Biographical Information: Family & Consumer Education Agent in Stanley County. Responsiblities include human development with emphasis on parent education, child development and family resource management. Current projects include facilitating the new program "Workable Wellness" in Stanly County locations. Molly received her Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from UNC Greensboro in 1994 and her NC Teaching Certification Birth - Kindergarten teaching license from the NC Department of Education in 2002.
Professional and Research Interests: Human Development
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Gary Moore
Name: Kevin Bailey
Degree Program: Agricultural Education (Distance Track)
E-Mail: kpbailey@ncsu.edu
Home State: North Carolina
Biographical Information: Agriculture teacher at Chase High School; 4-year degree from NCSU in 2005
Professional and Research Interests: Occupational Leadership
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Beth Wilson

Name: Shawn Banks
Degree Program: Masters in Agriculture and Extension Education
E-Mail: shawn_banks@ncsu.edu
Home State: North Carolina
Biographical Information: I was born and raised in the big desert of Utah.  I moved out to North Carolina in 1990 to attend NCSU where I received my Batchelor degree in horticulture in 1994.  I currently work with NC Cooperative Extension as a Consumer Horticulture Agent in Johnston County.
Professional and Research Interests: I want to become the best Extension Agent I can be by learning how to prepare and present relevant programs.  I also want to help homeowners to be able to plant and maintain their own little paradise complete with birds, bees and low maintenance plants.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mark Kistler
Name: Stella Bell
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E-Mail: smbell@ncsu.edu
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. John Rayfield

Name: Tony Benavente
Degree Program: Masters in Extension Education
E-Mail: acbenave@ncsu.edu
Home State: Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Biographical Information: Born and raised on the island of Saipan, CNMI. Received B.S. Degree in Agriculture at the University of Guam in 1998.  Worked in Extension in the CNMI for 6 ½ years before returning to school. Currently a Graduate Assistant in the AEE Program.
Professional and Research Interests: Agriculture Leadership in Extension.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jay Jayaratne

Name: Lisa Benavente
Degree Program: Masters in Extension Education
E-Mail: labenave@ncsu.edu
Home State: Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
Biographical Information: Lisa received her undergraduate degree in Family and Consumer Science with an emphasis in Nutrition Education from the University of Guam. Prior to attending Grad School she worked for the Northern Marianas College Cooperative Extension Service as a nutrition educator and State Coordinator for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program and the Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program for seven years. She is also a full time mother to three active boys.
Professional and Research Interests: Nutrition education and intervention
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Gary Moore
Name: Rebecca Blackman
Degree Program: 
E-Mail: reblackm@ncsu.edu
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Barry Croom

Name:Brandi Boaz
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E-Mail: brandi_boaz@ncsu.edu
Home State:
Biographical Information: Assistant Extension Agent in 4-H & Youth Development in Caswell County.
Professional and Research Interests:
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Gary Moore

Name: Nina Bostic
Degree Program: Doctorate in Agricultural and Extension Education
E-Mail: nina_crawford@ncsu.edu
Home State: North Carolina
Biographical Information: Nina received her BS in Fashion Merchandising and Design and her BS in Business Administration from Meredith College. She received her Masters in Agricultural and Extension Education from NCSU.
Professional and Research Interests:
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Gary Moore

Name: Katy Bresaw
Degree Program: Master of Extension Education
E-Mail: pokazebra@yahoo.com
Home State: Kansas
Biographical Information: Katy graduated from the Evergreen State College in Washington State in 2002. Katy is currently living in Raleigh (8th state of residence). Katy is a graduate assistant in the Agricultural and Extension Education dept. at NCSU and plans to graduate in 2007.
Professional and Research Interests: Perceived Extension Resources for farmers practicing ecological agriculture in North Carolina.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Gary Moore

Name: Sara Brierton
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E-Mail: sbbriert@ncsu.edu
Home State: Illinois
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Beth Wilson

Name: Jason Bullock
Degree Program: Masters in Agricultural Education
E-Mail: buddaja@earthlink.net
Home State:  North Carolina
Biographical Information: I teach at St. Pauls High School and teach Horticulture, Biotechnology, and Agriscience Applications.  I enjoy singing, theatre, watching movies, landscaping, hunting, and fishing.
Professional and Research Interests: Increasing the diversity in agricultural education programs and increasing Parental involvement in agricultural education programs and in student's lives in general.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Beth Wilson

Name: Kyleen Burgess
Degree Program: Master's of Agricultural Education (Distance Track)
E-Mail: kyleen_burgess@ncsu.edu
Home State:North Carolina
Biographical Information: I am currently an Assistant Extension Agent in the area of 4-H Youth
Development for Northampton County, NC. My husband Brice and I live in
Murfreesboro, NC with our son Landon and our Jack Russell Terrier, Deuce.
Professional and Research Interests: I am interested in the areas of Youth Development and Program
Management/Organizational Leadership
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Beth Wilson
Name: Dara Campbell
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E-Mail: ndblacknight@hotmail.com
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Gary Moore
Name: Cynthia Chotkowski
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E-Mail: cdwalste@ncsu.edu
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Gary Moore

Name: Cynthia Clark
Degree Program: Masters in Agricultural Education
E-Mail: cynthia_clark@ncsu.edu
Home State:
Biographical Information: Extension Agent in 4-H Youth Development and Volunteer Leader Training
in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
Professional and Research Interests:
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Beth Wilson
Name: Andrew Collicutt
Degree Program: 
E-Mail: amcollic@ncsu.edu
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mark Kistler

Name: Tiffanee Conrad-Acuña
Degree Program: Masters in Extension Education
E-Mail: Tiff_Conrad@ncsu.edu
Home State: North Carolina
Biographical Information: Area Livestock Extension Agent in Robeson, Hoke, and Scotland Counties. Tiffanee received her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science with emphasis on Agricultural Business from Purdue University in 2001.
Professional and Research Interests:
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Beth Wilson

Name: Jason Davis
Degree Program:  Doctorate of Agricultural Education
E-Mail: jason_davis@ncsu.edu
Home State: North Carolina
Biographical Information: BS in Agricultural Education from NCSU, Masters of Agricultural Education from NCSU; Currently the State FFA Coordinator
Professional and Research Interests:
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jim Flowers
Name: Zachary Davis
Degree Program:  Masters in Agriculture Education
E-Mail: ztdavis@ncsu.edu
Home State: North Carolina
Biographical Information: I grew up in Marshallberg, NC in a fishing and boatbuilding family.  I
currently own and operate a shrimp trawler and small seafood business in Carteret County.  I've been fishing for 13 years and have a deep love for the water and outdoors. After completing the masters program I hope to begin a career in teaching high school agriculture.
Professional and Research Interests:
Faculty Advisor: Dr. John Rayfield
Name: Megan Delph
Degree Program:  Master of Science in Agricultural Education
E-Mail: megan_delph@ncsu.edu
Home State: Circleville, Ohio
Biographical Information: I was born and raised in south central Ohio.  I grew up throug the 4-H and FFA programs on a small hog and hay operation.  After graduating high school, I moved to Virginia where I attended Radford University. I received a bachelor of science degree in recreation parks and tourism in
May 2006. I am currently a full time student here at State and I work for University Housing.
Professional and Research Interests: Student Development, Increasing Diversity, and Leadership
Faculty Advisor: Dr. John Rayfield

Name: Kelvin Edwards
Degree Program: Doctorate in Agricultural Education
E-Mail: edwardsk@weldoncityschools.k12.nc.us
Home State:
Biographical Information: Assistant Superintendent at Weldon City Schools, NC.
Professional and Research Interests:
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Barry Croom

Name: Ed Emory
Degree Program: Doctorate in Agricultural and Extension Education
E-Mail: Ed_Emory@ncsu.edu
Home State: North Carolina
Biographical Information: County Extension Director for Duplin County, NC. 4-H & Youth Development, Community and Rural Development
Professional and Research Interests:
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jim Flowers

Name: Frankie Farbotko
Degree Program: Doctorate in Agricultural and Extension Education
E-Mail: farbotkof.lshs@robeson.k12.nc.us
Home State: North Carolina
Biographical Information: Teacher at Lumberton Senior High School
Professional and Research Interests:
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Barry Croom

Name: Charlotte Glen
Degree Program: Master's of Science in Extension Education
E-Mail: charlotte_glen@ncsu.edu
Home State: North Carolina
Biographical Information:Charlotte is the horticulture agent for Cooperative Extension in Pender County. She received her bachelor's degree in horticulture from Lincoln University in Christchurch, New Zealand.  Charlotte currently lives in Burgaw with her husband and two children.
Professional and Research Interests:Designing and integrating educational gardens into Extension programming; Creating experiential learning experiences
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Gary Moore

Name: Linda Gore
Degree Program:  Agricultural Education
E-Mail: linda_gore@ncsu.edu
Home State: North Carolina
Biographical Information: Linda Gore earned her BA in Sociology from Shaw University in Raleigh NC. She is currently an Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development with the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service in Moore County, NC. Linda is a member of the Training Team for the NC 4-H Core Element of "Personal Growth and Development" and the NC "4-H Centennial 100."
Professional and Research Interests: Designing and implementing effective programs that teach youth life skills to enable them to reach their full potential.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Lisa Guion
Name: Abigail Gortner
Degree Program: 
E-Mail: asgortne@ncsu.edu
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Gary Moore

Name: Jennifer Grable
Degree Program: 
E-Mail: jennifer_grable@ncsu.edu
Home State: Masters in Agricultural Education - Distance Track
Biographical Information: Jennifer is the 4-H Extension Agent in Person County. She received her B.S. degree in Agricultural Extension and a minor in Animal Science from NCSU in 2002. She is currently working on her Masters Degree.
Professional and Research Interests:
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Beth Wilson

Name: Suzanne Green
Degree Program: Masters in Agricultural Education.
E-Mail: Orionfarms@aol.com
Home State: Massachusetts
Biographical Information: Suzanne received her B.S. in Agricultural Education from Ohio State and is currently teaching Agricultural Education in Massachusetts.
Professional and Research Interests:
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Gary Moore
Name: Gary Gregory
Degree Program: 
E-Mail: gary_gregory@ncsu.edu
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Gary Moore
Name: Kristina Guttadora
Degree Program: 
E-Mail: klmaybe2@ncsu.edu
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Professional and Research Interests:
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Barry Croom


Name: Edward Hager
Degree Program: Masters in Agricultural Education
E-Mail: hagerfarms@aol.com
Home State: Missouri
Biographical Information: Edward is an agriculture teacher in Missouri.
Professional and Research Interests:
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Gary Moore
Name: John Hairr
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E-Mail: john_hairr@ncsu.edu
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Gary Moore
Name: Elizabeth Harkins
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E-Mail: eaharkin@ncsu.edu
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Gary Moore
Name: Courtney Hathaway
Degree Program: Masters in Extension Education
E-Mail: cehatha2@ncsu.edu
Home State: North Carolina
Biographical Information: Courtney received her Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from UNC-Chapel Hill. Prior to beginning her Master's work in 2006, Courtney worked as an account executive for an agribusiness-focused public relations agency and as a Quarter horse trainer. An avid horse lover and 4-H alum, she is working toward a career that will combine her public relations training with her interests in horses and teaching.
Professional and Research Interests: Horse Safety and Developmental Psychology
Faculty Advisor: Dr. John Rayfield

Name: Tanya Heath
Degree Program: Doctorate in Agricultural and Extension Education
E-Mail: tanya_heath@ncsu.edu
Home State:
Biographical Information: Tanya is the Wilson County 4-H coordinator. She received her B.S. degree in Animal Science and a minor in Poultry Science from NCSU in 1996. She received her Master's Degree in Extension Education from NCSU in 2000 and is currently working on her Doctorate in Extension Education at NCSU.
Professional and Research Interests:
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jim Flowers

Name: Stanley Holloway
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E-Mail:  stanley_holloway@ncsu.edu
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mark Kistler

Name:Eve Honeycutt
Degree Program: Masters in Agricultural Education
E-Mail: eve_honeycutt@ncsu.edu
Home State:
Biographical Information: Eve is a Livestock Agent in Lenoir County with North Carolina Cooperative Extension.
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Gary Moore
Name: Leigh Humphries
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E-Mail: lnhumphr@ncsu.edu
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Gary Moore
Name: Taryn Imhof
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E-Mail: tdwentze@ncsu.edu
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Gary Moore
Name: Jennifer Johnson
Degree Program: Agricultural Education (Distance Track)
E-Mail: jrgray3@ncsu.edu
Home State: North Carolina
Biographical Information: I have a BS from NCSU in
Animal Science and am currently teaching applied animal science at Wayne Community College
Professional and Research Interests:
Faculty Advisor: Dr. John Rayfield
Name: Al Jones
Degree Program: 6th Year Certificate
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jim Flowers
Name: Tammy Kelly
Degree Program: Doctorate Agriculture and Extension Education
E-Mail: tdkelly@ncsu.edu
Home State: North Carolina
Biographical Information: County Extension Director for Lenoir County, NC.  Prior to this position served as 4-H Agent for 15 years in Franklin County, NC.  Received a B.S. in Horticultural Science in 1985 and a Master of Agricultural and Extension Education in 1997 both from NCSU.
Professional and Research Interests: Leadership Development and Youth Development
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jim Flowers
Name: Della King
Degree Program: Masters in Agriculture and Extension Education
E-Mail: della_king@ncsu.edu
Home State: North Carolina
Biographical Information: Horticulture Agent in Sampson County with North Carolina Cooperative Extension
Professional and Research Interests:
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Barry Croom
Name: Benjamin Kohnle
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E-Mail: bckohnle@ncsu.edu
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Barry Croom
Name: Amanda Lee
Degree Program: Masters in Extension Education
E-Mail: allee@ncsu.edu
Home State: North Carolina
Biographical Information: Raised in
Currituck County, NC. Graduated with a BS Degree in Extension Education
from NCSU in May 2007
Professional and Research Interests:
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Lisa Guion

Name: Ashley Lee
Degree Program: Master of Agricultural Education
E-Mail: ashley_lee@ncsu.edu
Home State: North Carolina
Biographical Information: The 4-H youth development agent for Cleveland County.  Graduated with Bachelors of Agriculture and Extension Education with a Minor in Animal Sciece from NCSU in December 1999.
Professional and Research Interests:
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Barry Croom

Name: Gary Lewis
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E-Mail: gwlewis@ncsu.edu
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Gary Moore
Name: Randall Loges
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E-Mail: rlloges@ncsu.edu
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Barry Croom

Name: Lindsey Lowe
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E-Mail: lalowe@unity.ncsu.edu
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mark Kistler
Name: Timothy Mathews
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E-Mail: tim_mathews@ncsu.edu
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Gary Moore
Name: Cheryl Mattheson
Degree Program: 6th Year Certificate
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Gary Moore
Name: Kelly Matthews
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E-Mail: kjmatth3@ncsu.edu
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Name: Ashley Mauney
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E-Mail: anmauney@ncsu.edu
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. David Jones
Name: Shannon McCollum
Degree Program:
E-Mail: slbellam@ncsu.edu
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jim Flowers
Name: Michael McCrory
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E-Mail: mdmccror@ncsu.edu
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Gary Moore

Name: Shane McKee
Degree Program: Masters in Agricultural Education
E-Mail: smckeencsu@yahoo.com
Home State: North Carolina
Biographical Information: Native of Cleveland County, NC.  Graduated from NCSU in Dec. 2001 with a BS in Extension Education and a minor in Animal Science.  Currently working as a sales rep. for a feed company. 
Professional and Research Interests:
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Beth Wilson

Name: Dana Melvin
Degree Program: Masters in Agricultural Education
E-Mail: dbmelvin@bladen.k12.nc.us
Home State: North Carolina
Biographical Information: Dana is currently teaching Agriculture Education at West Bladen High School in Bladenboro, NC.
Professional and Research Interests:
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jim Flowers
Name: Earl Miller
Degree Program:
E-Mail: emiller@whiteville.k12.nc.us
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Gary Moore
Name: Myra Monroe
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E-Mail: joherndon@yahoo.com
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Barry Croom
 Name: Stephen Moore
Degree Program: Agricultural and Extension Education
E-Mail: steve_moore@ncsu.edu
Home State: North Carolina
Biographical Information: I work at the Center for Environmental Farming Systems, NCSU in Goldsboro, NC.  I have responsibilities in research and extension outreach.
Professional and Research Interests: Season extension and high tunnel intensive vegetable production and energy use in food systems
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Gary Moore
Name: Jennifer Nicely
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E-Mail: jlnicely@ncsu.edu
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Name: Heather Nield
Degree Program: Masters in Agricultural Education
E-Mail: bhnield@yahoo.com
Home State: Utah
Biographical Information: Heather is a former State FFA Officer in Nevada.
Professional and Research Interests:
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Beth Wilson





Name: Heather Nutt
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E-Mail: heather_rose78@hotmail.com
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Barry Croom
Name: Trudy Pickett
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E-Mail: trudy_pickett@ncsu.edu
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Gary Moore
Name: Jodi Riedel
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E-Mail: jssonger@ncsu.edu
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Beth Wilson
Name: Scott Robison
Degree Program: Doctorate in Agricultural Education
E-Mail: sarobison@gmail.com
Home State: North Carolina
Biographical Information: 2-time NCSU graduate ('04 BS, '07 M in Agricultural Education)  Agriculture Teacher at Knightdale High School, Married with 2 sons.
Professional and Research Interests: Urban/Suburban Agricultural Education, Technology in Education
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Beth Wilson
Name: Jacob Searcy
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E-Mail: jacobfsearcy@yahoo.com
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. John Rayfield

Name: Daniel Smith
Degree Program: Doctorate in Agricultural Education
E-Mail:dan_smith@ncsu.edu
Home State:
Biographical Information: Daniel is the County Extension Director for McDowell County. He received his B.S. in Economic Biology and his Masters of Agriculture in Agronomy from Clemson University.
Professional and Research Interests:
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Gary Moore

Name: Rebecca Spearman
Degree Program: Master of Agricultural Education  (ATZ MR)
E-Mail: becky_spearman@ncsu.edu
Home State: Tennessee
Biographical Information: Becky is the Livestock Extension Agent in Bladen County.  She graduated from the University of Tennessee with a BS in Agriculture - concentration in Animal Science.
Professional and Research Interests: 
Faculty Advisor: Dr. John Rayfield

Name: Kristin Stair
Degree Program: Doctorate in Agricultural and Extension Education
E-Mail: ksstair@ncsu.edu
Home State: Tennessee
Biographical Information: Kristin is a graduate from Mississippi State University with a B.S in Agricultural Information Science and Education. Kristin is teaching Agricultural Education at Southern Nash High School near Rocky Mount, NC.
Professional and Research Interests: Leadership Development and the Impact of Agriculture Education on Student Success.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Gary Moore

Name: Joy Staton
Degree Program:Doctorate in Occupational Education
E-Mail: joy_staton@ncsu.edu
Home State: North Carolina
Biographical Information: Joy is the Advisory System Leader for NC Cooperative Extension.  She
received her bachelor's degree from Mars Hill College and her master's
degree from Western Carolina University, both in Home Economics Education.
Professional and Research Interests: Volunteer Development
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Beth Wilson
Name: Dana Stauffer
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E-Mail: rootslife@verizon.net
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Name: Matthew Swain
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E-Mail: mjswain@alltel.net
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Barry Croom
Name: Robin Taylor
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E-Mail: robin_taylor@ncsu.edu
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Barry Croom

Name: Stefanie Thompson
Degree Program: Master of Agricultural Education
E-Mail: snthomps@ncsu.edu
Home State: North Carolina
Biographical Information: Stefanie received her B.S. in Agricultural Education and a minor in Forestry from NCSU. She is currently working on a B.S. in Animal Science and her Masters in Agricultural Education. She would like to teach in the RTP area.
Professional and Research Interests: Travel times of Agricultural Education teachers.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Barry Croom

Name: Melissa Tomas
Degree Program: Masters in Agricultural Education
E-Mail: gregorymelissa@earthlink.net
Home State: Michigan
Biographical Information: Bachelors degree in Extension Education in 2003, Working on Master's in Agriculture Education.
Professional and Research Interests:
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Gary Moore

Name: Andy VonCannon
Degree Program: Masters in Agricultural Education
E-Mail: avoncano@transylvania.k12.nc.us
Home State: North Carolina
Biographical Information:Andy served as a NC State FFA Vice President in 2000-2001. Andrew received his B.S. in Agricultural Education from NCSU. He currently teaches at Brevard High School. 
Professional and Research Interests:
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Barry Croom
Name: Scott Welborn
Degree Program: Masters in Agricultural Extension Education
E-Mail: Asuscottw@yahoo.com
Home State: North Carolina
Biographical Information: I'm a North Carolina Native, and I'm looking forward to serving my state as an Agricultural Extension Agent upon graduation.
Professional and Research Interests: Timber Production, Home Fruit and Vegetable production, Nursery Crops
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jim Flowers
Name: Sara West
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E-Mail: sawest@ncsu.edu
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Name: Donald Williams
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E-Mail: dkwilli3@ncsu.edu
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. John Rayfield

Name: Sharon Williams
Degree Program: Masters in Extension Education
E-Mail: swilliams@harnett.org
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jim Flowers
Name: Kimberly Woods
Degree Program: Master's in Agricultural Education through the Distance Track program
E-Mail: kim_woods@ncsu.edu
Home State: North Carolina
Biographical Information: Having grown up on a dairy farm in North Carolina, I have been involved in agriculture my whole life.  I am excited about the opportunities available to me as an Extension Agent to assist other farmers succeed in their operations.
Professional and Research Interests:
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mark Kistler
Name: Blair Wooten
Degree Program:
E-Mail: bwooten@ncsu.edu
Home State:
Biographical Information: Southeast District-Brunswick Extension Agent, 4-H & Livestock
Professional and Research Interests:
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jim Flowers
Name: Kent Wooten
Degree Program:
E-Mail: Kent_Wooten@ncsu.edu
Home State:
Biographical Information: South Central District-Robeson Agriculture Agent, Field Crops
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Name: Lendy Yeaman
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E-Mail: lendy_yeaman@yahoo.com
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Beth Wilson

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