Staff Listing

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4-H Youth
Development

Family &
Consumer Education

Agriculture & Gardening

After-School Programs

Livingston Wellness Program

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E-mail Me!	Louie "Bo" Freeman - Executive Director and Team Coordinator for 4-H Bo has been with Cooperative Extension since 1982. He graduated from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville with a degree in Animal Science and received his M.S. in Agriculture and Extension Education from UTK. He worked for Extension in Tennessee and Oregon before coming to Livingston County as Executive Director. He has worked closely with the Association Board of Directors to oversee the organization's fiscal, personnel, and program management. Additionally, he serves as the Team Coordinator for the 4-H Youth Development Program.
E-mail Me!	David Thorp - Senior Agriculture Program Educator Dave is a Senior Resource Educator with over 35 years in Cornell Cooperative Extension. He works with the NWNY Area Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops staff; Cornell specialists; and local committees to provide programs, information, and direction to increase agriculture and rural viability. He edits the monthly Agricultural News and Gardening Gazette newsletters and is available to answer consumer questions related to home gardening and environmental issues. His degree is in Agriculture from Cornell University.
E-mail Me!	Donna Horton - Family & Consumer Science Issues Leader Donna joined Cornell Cooperative Extension of Livingston County on a full-time basis in January 1999 as the Human Development Educator. Her program area covers parent education and youth development. Donna received dual B.S. degrees from SUNY Geneseo in Early Childhood: Nursery through 6th Grade and Special Education: Kindergarten through Age 21. She serves on a number of community and county committees, as well as the Youth Bureau Advisory Board and the Livingston County Advancing Youth Development Team. Donna has been a member of the Department of Social Services Advisory Board and is the acting Chairperson of the committee. She received training at Cornell University under the School of Human Ecology as a facilitator for the Family Development Training and Credentialing Program and offers this program yearly in Livingston County. She is the Administrative Coordinator of four grant funded programs: 1) Mount Morris After-School Program, 2) Safe Kids: Child Passenger Seat Program, 3) the Helmet Safety Program, and 4) the Dansville After-School Program.
E-mail Me!	Mary Ann Scharmberg - 4-H Community Educator Mary Ann graduated from Buffalo State College with a B.S. in Home Economics Education, later adding 30 graduate hours in Early Childhood Development from SUNY Geneseo. She has taught Home and Career Skills classes for many years at Dansville, Keshequa, Avon, and Wayland-Cohocton Schools before joining CCE in 2005. Here, she is a 4-H Community Educator working with the family and consumer science programs, the teen leadership groups (Teen Council and Teen Ambassador), public presentations, and building exhibits at the fairs.
E-mail Me!	Erin Willett - Community Nutrition Educator Erin joins Cornell Cooperative Extension as a Community Nutrition Educator under the Eat Smart New York program. She has her A.A. in Social Sciences from Alfred State College and her B.S. in Health Science from SUNY Brockport. Erin enjoys being out in the community and helping residents save money and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Her personal hobbies include cooking, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
E-mail Me!	June Webster - Traffic Safety Education Program Coordinator June graduated from Syracuse State University with a M.S. in Social Work. Since 1995, she has established multiple injury prevention programs in both Monroe and Livingston Counties. June, who began at Cornell Cooperative Extension as a volunteer in 2002, founded Safe Kids Livingston County. She became an employee in 2003 and remains as the Traffic Safety Education Program Coordinator - which includes traffic safety education for all ages. June has been a National Certified Child Passenger Technician Instructor since 2000 and is a Parenting Educator and the Licensed Social Worker on the Human Development Education Team.
E-mail Me!	Mark Wittmeyer - 4-H Animal Science Community Educator Mark joined Cornell Cooperative Extension in 1997 as a 4-H Community Educator in Erie County. Although he was involved in nearly every 4-H Program during his time in Erie County, his primary responsibilities in Livingston County include horse, dog, rabbit, poultry, plant sciences, natural resources, shooting sports, and club and volunteer management. Mark graduated from SUNY Morrisville with an A.A.S in Plant Sciences and Cornell University with a B.S. in Plant Sciences. Mark has been on a farm all his life working with horses and beef - and enjoys it greatly. He also enjoys country music, tractor and truck pulling, antique tractors, spending time outdoors, comedy, and movies. Mark looks forward to meeting and working with all the members, parents, and volunteers of Livingston County 4-H Program!
E-mail Me!	Jean Angililli - Livingston Wellness Program Educator Jean joins Cornell Cooperative Extension Livingston County after working with the Genesee Valley Health Partnership. In addition to the Livingston Wellness Program partnership, she will coordinate the Simple Steps and HIP HOP programs. Jean has a M.S. in Counseling Psychology and is a certified Wellness Program Manager. Prior to working in wellness, Jean was a school counselor. She enjoys photography and dog rescue.
E-mail Me!	Linda Fox - Payroll/Accounts Manager Linda joins us at CCE Livingston County as the Payroll/Accounts Manager with many years of experience in accounting. Linda’s responsibilities include: all accounting functions, grant administration, and financial statement preparation and review. A Conesus resident, she is a part-time college student working toward a degree in accounting.
E-mail Me!	Jennifer Damon - Senior Administrative Assistant/Receptionist Jennifer comes to Livingston County Cooperative Extension, with a degree in Animal Science from Cornell University, serving as the Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director. Previously, Jennifer was the Meals On Wheels Information Systems Manager for Visiting Nurse Service and the Office Manager for Kimmins Coffee Service. She and her husband own a 100-acre hay farm and stay active with their two boys, particularly with Scouting and 4-H activities. Jennifer is excited to be part of the CCE team.
E-mail Me!	Linda Wilkins - 4-H Administrative Assistant Linda is the Administrative Assistant for 4-H. With many years of experience and knowledge in the 4-H area, Linda is willing to help wherever needed. Stop by the office with your ideas, questions, or just to say “Hi!”.
E-mail Me!	Courtney Veaunt - Administrative Assistant II Courtney graduated from SUNY Geneseo with a degree in Communication and Integrated Marketing. She joins the CCE team as both an Administrative and Production Assistant. Some of her duties include producing the AgNews and Garden Gazette newsletters, creating press releases and other promotional/advertising materials, maintaining the CCE Livingston County Facebook page, and updating the CCE website. Courtney also serves as the technology contact for the Livingston County CCE office.
E-mail Me!	Troy Sonnleitner - After-School Program Coordinator (Dansville & Mt. Morris Sites) Troy is the Program Coordinator for the Dansville and Mount Morris After-School Programs. He is a U.S. Army Veteran and graduated from Monroe Community College with an A.A. in Liberal Arts, and also Rochester Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Business Management. He has 15 plus years of experience in working with young people, running and helping out with various youth programs, and coaching sports. His own life as an “at-risk” youth has impassioned him to reach out, encourage, and empower young people to reach their potential. He has been a speaker at and planned youth concerts and events. He enjoys running, mountain biking, skiing, camping, and kayaking.
E-mail Me!	Casey Allen - Dansville After-School Program Site Supervisor Casey is the Site Supervisor for the After-School Program at the Dansville Primary School. She also works part-time as a health teacher at Wayland-Cohocton High School. Casey graduated from SUNY Cortland with a Bachelor's Degree in Health Education and Keuka College with a Master's Degree in Childhood Education. Casey has been in the teaching profession for ten years and has worked with children for more than seventeen years.
E-mail Me!	Sarah Aprile -Dansville After-School Program Site Supervisor Sarah has worked with youth for many years. She has been a girl scout leader, Dansville youth softball coach, Dansville youth soccer coach, and a kid’s church teacher. Sarah has been with the Dansville After-School Program since 2005. She was trained through Mississippi State University to teach Health Rocks!, which is a decision-making preventative program that involves teens teaching youth to avoid tobacco, alcohol, and drug abuse. Sarah is currently enrolled in Houghton College working on a B.S. in Management (with a minor in Leadership) and has two children in the Dansville School District. She will graduate in May 2011. Sarah was promoted to Site Supervisor in December 2007.
E-mail Me!	Heather Beaupre - Mt. Morris Elementary School After-School Program Site Supervisor Heather has recently been promoted to the Site Supervisor position. We will post her photo and bio shortly.
E-mail Me!	Max Wheeler - Mt. Morris Middle School After-School Program Site Supervisor Max is currently attending SUNY Geneseo, pursuing a degree in Speech Pathology. He enjoys working with young people of all ages. Prior to becoming Site Supervisor of grades 5-8, he worked as Violence Prevention Coordinator for the whole after-school program. Through this job, he formed strong relationships with the students and staff. Over the past few years, he has volunteered in youth and child centered activities at his church and in the Geneseo community. Max enjoys spending time with family and also likes to spend time outdoors. When he has time, Max likes to read and write.

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