Pickett’s Harris Officially Named 4H State Program Leader
Tennessee Tech Alumni Jamie Harris has been named the state program leader for 4-H Youth Development after serving in an interim capacity for more than two years. Harris said she discovered a passion for informal education through the organization after initially planning to become a teacher. Harris said her career with the program includes 21 […]
Overton BB Team Heading To Nationals After Local Success
The Overton County 4-H BB team preparing for national competition following a month of intensive local and state contests. 4-H Agent Alyssa Anderson said the program has expanded significantly over the last three years. She said it has grown from a small group at a single school to a county-wide initiative involving dozens of students. […]
Jackson Teen Shares Wellness Lessons From Summit
A Jackson County High School senior and 4-H member back from Washington D.C. with new leadership and wellness strategies for her local community. Jackson County 4-H Healthy Living Ambassador Esme Smith joined about twenty other participants from Tennessee at the 4-H Ignite summit. The conference gathers youth from across the United States to share ideas […]
STEMOVATE Comes to Putnam, Expands STEM Learning
Putnam County joining a new collaboration between Tennessee Tech, Oak Ridge, and Tennessee 4-H to expand STEM concept education to children across the state. Putnam Ag Extension Agent Trent Jones said STEMOVATE offers students the chance to learn anything from robotics to invasive species. Jones said it is important for children to learn STEM concepts […]
