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Sarah Hensley takes on new role as Youth Curriculum and Evaluation State Specialized Extension Agent



GAINESVILLE, FL - After an extensive national search, Florida 4-H is pleased to announce that Sarah Hensley has accepted the position of Youth Curriculum and Evaluation State Specialized Extension Agent.

Sarah previously served as the regional specialized 4-H agent to the central extension district.  Previous statewide duties included healthy living projects, Cloverbud programming for 5-7 year olds, and serving as the program chair for Florida 4-H University.

As program chair for Florida 4-H University Sarah helped lead the program into it’s current workforce preparation focus.

As the new Youth Curriculum and Evaluation State Specialized Extension Agent, Sarah will provide statewide leadership for the design, adaptation, implementation, and evaluation of 4-H educational programs and curricula that support Extension faculty, staff, and volunteers in carrying out the mission of the UF/IFAS Extension 4-H Youth Development Program.


Sarah will continue to be based in Gainesville, Florida at Florida 4-H State Headquarters and will report to the State 4-H Program Leader.
Location: Gainesville, FL, USA

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