2012-Present Coordinator, Division of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) – formerly titled Interim Chair, Division of Family and Consumer Sciences, Kentucky State University – Responsible for re-establishing a Family and Consumer Sciences Department- including: strategic plan, curriculum ladder, course development, syllabi, course meeting times, budget, etc.
2000-Present State Extension Specialist for Family Economics and Management
&1976-1992 Cooperative Extension Program, Kentucky State Univ., Frankfort, KY,
1992-1999 Director, Cooperative Extension System, National Center for Diversity Cooperative Extension Program, Kentucky State Univ., Frankfort, KY
Leadership Development Certificate- Center for Creative Leadership, Leadership Development Program, San Diego, CA, January, 1996
1978, 1979 Adjunct Professor, Home Economics Department, Kentucky State University
1989-1992 Graduate Research Associate
The Ohio State University, Dept. of Agricultural Education, Columbus, OH
1971-1972 Graduate Teaching Assistant
1971-1972 Graduate Teaching Assistant
Southern Illinois University, Family Economics and Management Department, Carbondale, IL
1969-1971 Home Economics Teacher
&1972-1976 Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville KY
Lifetime Teaching Certificate for the state of Kentucky, 1973
Professional Memberships: National Education Association, Kentucky Education Association, Jefferson County Teachers Association, American Home Economics Association, Kentucky Home Economics Association, and Jefferson County Home Economics Teachers Association (Vice President, 1974-75).
Beginning Foods and Nutrition
Advanced Food Preparation
Home Furnishings
Healthy Home Environments
Beginning Clothing Construction
Advanced Clothing Construction
Child Development
Marriage and Family Relations
Housing
Consumer Education and Resource Management
Family Financial Management
Household Equipment and Technology
Over 25 years teaching experience and experience in curriculum development Courses taught:
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