Jackie is a graduate of the University of NE-Lincoln with a BS degree, Elementary Education and Lesley Masters of Education degree from Lesley College. She is currently an Extension Educator and Unit Leader for Scotts Bluff and Morrill Counties at Nebraska Extension. As member of the Learning Child Interest Group they develop and implement early childhood programming across the state. She implements early child programing for providers, educators and families of young children in the Panhandle Extension District. Jackie’s primary target audience is underserved people in the Panhandle Extension District representing culturally and racially diverse groups. She has developed and implemented programs for non-traditional audiences while incorporating traditional 4-H curriculum and methodologies for youth. As a member of the Reaching One Reaching All Interest group she is engaged in developing diversity publications and professional development for Nebraska Extension staff.