After beginning a career in public education, Catherine decided to apply her teaching interest to Extension work. During her 27 years of dedicated service to the Monmouth County 4-H program, Catherine has had a variety of responsibilities. She trained many volunteers to conduct 4-H clubs and provided training to Family and Consumer Sciences clubs and advisory groups. Catherine wrote and received grants for a Science Camp and a Volunteer Retreat, and she involved adult and teen volunteers in the design and implementation of both. From the science camp, youth demonstrated increased enthusiasm for science and teen counselors strengthened their leadership skills.
Catherine has actively promoted youth life skills development, especially teen leadership. As Teen Council advisor, she conducted educational experiences for teens, such as out of state teen exchanges involving 160 youth and 110 adults. She served on the South Jersey Teen Conference planning committees that reached 600 teens and 105 adults. She initiated the Monmouth County 4-H Alumni Association so former 4-H’ and leaders could stay involved with 4-H. She was advisor to the Livestock Advisory Council. She has helped coordinate the annual Monmouth County fair and served on many 4-H Department committees including Leadership & Professional Development and Volunteer Management.
