Faculty Focus

Oct 28, 2022

You Always Find Your Way Back Home with Misty Lambert

Little did she know that years after graduating from NC State, Dr. Misty Lambert would end up right back where she started from when the pandemic started in 2020. 

Sep 14, 2022

Advancing Agricultural Education through Technology: Wendy Warner

Wendy Warner, associate professor with AHS, is advancing agricultural education through technology. Read about her past research and her current projects to assist agricultural teachers. 

Aug 17, 2022

Jamie Alexander: The Purpose-Driven YFCS Agent of Change

For the August faculty feature, we have Dr. Jamie Alexander. She discusses her path from graduating from the YFCS program to becoming a faculty member in the same program. 

Jul 15, 2022

Harnessing the Power of Education: A Conversation with Joy Morgan

Joy Morgan is an assistant professor in the Agricultural and Human Sciences Department. We chatted with her about her career journey, current projects, and passion for excellence in agricultural education. 

Jun 15, 2022

Extension Specialist Lindsey Haynes-Maslow Explores Food Systems, Nutrition, and Public Health in North Carolina Communities

YFCS Associate Professor and Extension Specialist Lindsey Haynes-Maslow discusses exploring food systems, nutrition, and public health in North Carolina communities. 

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. 

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. 

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 11, 2022

#WhyIChoseEducation: ‘My Thing Has Always Been Helping Kids and Helping Adults Help Kids,’ Says Autumn Guin ’20PHD

“I feel like I grew up in Poe Hall.” That’s how Autumn Guin ’20PHD describes her time spent as a student at NC State University—and for good reason. 

Feb 15, 2022

Gonzalez Serves North Carolina Youth and Families

YFCS Assistant Professor, Maru Gonzalez, shares how she serves families and youth in North Carolina.