January 2006 New Agents
Back row from left: Gerald Atkinson, Tamara Thomas, Gary Michael Templeman, Kyle Day
Front row: Kim Cowherd, Paula Clark, Kathryn Englert, Allison Lewis
Below is more information about each New Agent:
Gerald Atkinson , County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources in Menifee County.
Tamara Thomas is the new Family & Consumer Sciences Agent in Franklin County. Tamera has been employed by Kentucky State University where she most recently served as the coordinator of a resource center for non-traditional students and taught Child Development classes. Tamera completed a Master’s in Family Studies at the University of Kentucky and a Bachelor’s in Sociology from Kentucky State University.
Gary Michael Templeman, Logan County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development, is not new to Extension. He has been an Extension Intern and volunteer in the Todd County 4-H Program. Gary Michael received a B.S. in Public Relations with a minor in Youth and Non-Profit Leadership from Murray State University.
Kyle Day, Jefferson County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources, earned a Bachelor’s in Natural Resource Conservation and Management, a graduate certificate in Environmental Systems and Public Policy, and a Master’s in Agricultural Economics all from the University of Kentucky. While at UK Kyle was a punter for the Football Team. Kyle was a graduate assistant in Agriculture Economics and was a recipient of the Mason County Homemakers Scholarship.
Kimberly Cowherd has worked in and around the horticultural field for several years including being responsible for the grounds of State owned properties such as the Governor’s mansion. She will now be able to put her background to use as the new Franklin County Extension Agent for Horticulture. Kim has a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with an emphasis in Horticulture from Murray State University.
Paula Clark was an active member of 4-H when she was growing up in Hickman County. 4-H Camp, Fontana, and American Heritage Conference were a few of her favorite 4-H experiences. Paula is now the Hickman County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development. She has a B.S. in Communication Disorders and most recently worked as a speech pathologist.
Kathryn Englert, Hancock County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences, is glad to have the opportunity to utilize her degree in her home community. Katie has a Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Science from the University of Kentucky. While attending UK, she developed her organizational skills when she worked as a wedding planner for the Bride’s Assistant.
Allison Lewis was introduced to Extension during a student internship she completed in the Fayette County Extension Office. She graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science in Family Studies in December of 2005 and began her position as Agent-at-Large for Family & Consumer Sciences in Jefferson County in February.