Grace Baucom

May 16, 2022

Evaluation Expert Jay Jayaratne on 18 Years – So Far! – at NC State

Our faculty feature for the month of May is on Jay Jay Jayaratne, AEE faculty member and state leader for extension evaluation. He discusses how his research, teaching, and extension work helps make sure that extension education in our state is effective. 

May 9, 2022

La Toya Hardin ‘22 on Supporting Fellow Veterans Through Family Life Coaching

La Toya Hardin, Army veteran and YFCS Graduate Student, discusses her path from the military to the YFCS graduate program and her focus on veteran mental health support. 

Apr 29, 2022

AEHS 557 – Personal Philosophy of Volunteer Management Statement

In the April blog post for The Student Narrative, we have an assignment from the AEHS 557: Volunteerism in Youth and Family Settings course which was completed by AEE Undergraduate Student Grace Baucom. 

Apr 28, 2022

Chrissy Haynes ‘07 ‘19 Serves Her Community as Montgomery County Extension Director

Chrissy Haynes, Montgomery County Extension Director and extension education alumni, discuses her path from internship to county director. 

Apr 18, 2022

Helping Students, Helping Families: A Conversation with Annie Hardison-Moody

For our next faculty feature, we have Annie Hardison-Moody, who is an associate professor and extension specialist in the AHS Department, as well as director of graduate programs for YFCS. 

Apr 7, 2022

Lucas Seijo on Internships, Oaks Leadership Scholars Program, and Future Plans

Senior agricultural science major, Lucas Seijo, talks about his passion for leadership starting with FFA and growing with The Oak Scholars program. 

Mar 30, 2022

Harnett County Superintendent Grateful for Wolfpack Roots

Harnett County Schools Superintendent Aaron Fleming reflects on his experience as a high school student studying agriculture and participating in FFA that motivated him to join the Wolfpack and pursue a career in agricultural education.  

Mar 16, 2022

A Vastly Rewarding Experience”: Joseph Donaldson’s Career-Long Commitment to Excellence in Extension Education

AEE Professor and Director of Graduate Programs, Joseph Donaldson, discusses his passion for extension education and mentoring agricultural and extension students. 

Mar 10, 2022

Amira Alexander ‘15, ‘22 on Family Life, Community Empowerment, and Purpose

YFCS graduate student, Amira Alexander, discusses how NC State has influenced her family life, community empowerment, and purpose. 

Feb 28, 2022

Alumni Spotlight: Ivery Turns Passion into a Career

YFCS Alumni, Niambi Ivery, discusses how the program assisted her with a career change and provided her with the tools and skills to excel in her new career path.