Congratulations to two Extension educators and one associate at Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County who recently received promotions.
• Jaci Foged began her work with Nebraska Extension in July 2014 as an Extension Educator. She is a trainer and coach for childcare providers working with children birth to 8 years of age. The goal of Jaci’s collective professional work is to provide and increase high-quality resources and education for early childhood professionals and families and improve learning experiences for children. Jaci also partners with Nebraska Department of Education – Step Up To Quality and Nebraska Children and Families Foundation - Rooted in Relationships to deliver coaching to childcare providers participating in those initiatives.
• Tracy Anderson joined Nebraska Extension as an Extension Assistant in 1997. She serves as the 4-H Youth Development Urban Program Coordinator in Lancaster County. Tracy’s emphasis is on leading the Lancaster County 4-H team, developing 4-H opportunities for all youth, expanding partnerships and serving as the 4-H Council liaison and Teen Council co-leader.
• Brie Frickenstein has worked for the Lancaster County Nutrition Education Program since October 2016. Previous Extension experience included working at the Adams County office since January 2015. Brie’s responsibilities include in-school nutrition education programming with Kindergarten, 3rd and 5th grade classrooms in all Title 1 Elementary Schools in Lancaster County as well as adult nutrition education classes at homeless shelters and substance abuse treatment facilities. She also has an emphasis in policy, system and environmental work surrounding healthy food access that includes: Double Up Food Bucks, Choose Healthy Here and Assisting with Farmers’ Markets and Food Distribution sites throughout Lincoln.