Gordon hired as extension agent

places throughout her life, Jacquelyne Gordon—a native of Eastern North Carolina—has found herself at home here in Alleghany, recently beginning her job as a Family and Consumer Science Agent with the N.C. Cooperative Extensive Service.

Her first day on the job was Monday, Jan. 14. Gordon took the position left vacant by Sherrie Peeler, who had held the position for about three-and-a-half years. Peeler left around October 2007 to take a job that would allow her to be closer to her family, according to County Extension Director George Stancil.

Education

While Gordon holds bachelor's and master's degrees from North Carolina State University, she noted she is of the opinion a great deal of education comes through experience.

"I do believe that no matter how much you go to school and get that kind of training, the experiential training that you get in knowledge and information from other people is the most valuable you'll ever get from anyone."

Over the years, Gordon has taught middle and high school students with disabilities in Boston, Mass. and Apex. She also worked with the N.C. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation/N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services, which is an agency that works with individuals with disabilities to assist them

Jacquelyne Gordon started her new position as Family and Consumer Science Agent with the Alleghany office of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service on Jan. 14.

 

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