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4H Curriculum

Quality Resources for Youth

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Patricia J. Fairchild,
Nebraska 4-H Curriculum
Design Specialist

pfairchild2@unl.edu

University of Nebraska
114 Agricultural Hall
Lincoln, NE  68583-0700

Voice: (402) 472-4067 

*Overall Curriculum Projects
   Coordinator
*Curriculum Development
*Curriculum Revisions 

Patricia Fairchild is the Nebraska 4-H Curriculum Design Specialist. As such she provides primary leadership and oversight in the development, maintenance and implementation of 4-H Curriculum (Youth Development). Her passion includes family, puppy and travel (she has lived in seven states).


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Michelle Garwood,
Nebraska 4-H Curriculum
Special Projects Coordinator

mgarwood2@unl.edu

University of Nebraska
114 Agricultural Hall
Lincoln, NE  68583-0700

Voice: (402) 472-9198 

*School Enrichment &
   School Standards Liaison
*Youth Curriculum Committee
   Advisor
*Entrepreneurship Curriculum
   Support
*Educator's Corner Coordinator 

Michelle Garwood joined the 4-H curriculum team in January, 2006, and was also involved in curriculum development and promotion as an undergraduate and graduate student at UNL.  Michelle is now a permanent staff member in the new Special Projects Coordinator position.  Michelle taught Family & Consumer Sciences at Lincoln High School and has completed an M.S. in Youth Development. Michelle is currently involved in a variety of projects including advising the Youth Curriculum Committee, aligning school standards with various curricula, developing, evaluating and revising curricula, and designing the Educator's Corner website.


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Becky Thorberg,
Nebraska 4-H Curriculum
Cyber Fair Coordinator

bthorberg2@unl.edu 

University of Nebraska
114 Agricultural Hall
Lincoln, NE  68583-0700
 
*Cyber Fair Coordinator
*Curriculum Support 

Becky Thorberg joined the 4-H curriculum team in June, 2008. Becky is a student at the University of Nebraska majoring in Secondary Education with endorsements in Mathematics and Athletic Coaching. Becky is currently involved with coordinating Cyber Fair and helping develop a new 4-H projects highlights curriculum.