Kansas Agricultural Education Vacancies

Shyanne Jones will begin serving as the McPherson County 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent, effective July 24. McPherson County’s office is in McPherson, Kansas.  

Jones earned her bachelor’s degree in agricultural education from Kansas State University.  She has most recently been employed as an agriculture and science education teacher for Crowley County High School in Ordway, Colorado. 

More information about K-State Research and Extension McPherson County is available online at mcpherson.k-state.edu.  Contact Shyanne Jones via email at: shyannejj@ksu.edu. 

Karlie Rumbeck will begin serving as the Twin Creeks District Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent, effective Feb 6. Twin Creeks District has offices in Hill City, Hoxie, Norton, and Oberlin, Kansas. Rumbeck’s primary office is in Hill City. 

Rumbeck earned her bachelor’s degree in Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management from the University of Wyoming.  She has most recently been employed as a barista for Starbucks in Laramie, WY. 

Agriculture and Natural Resources agents develop and deliver educational programming related, but not limited, to agronomic and livestock production; agricultural economics; management and public policy; horticultural production and management; natural resources conservation; and environmental stewardship. 

More information about K-State Research and Extension Twin Creeks District is available online at twincreeks.k-state.edu.  Contact Karlie Rumbeck via email at: karlierumbeck@ksu.edu.  

Kate Schoenberg will begin serving as the Sedgwick County 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent, effective Feb 6.  Sedgwick County’s office is in Wichita, Kansas. 

Schoenberg earned her bachelor’s degree in Landscape Horticulture from Kansas State University.  She has most recently been employed as a sustainability intern for Yellowstone Landscape in Olathe, KS. 

4-H Youth Development Agents develop and deliver educational programs for school-aged youth.  This includes supporting community clubs, out-of-school programs, school enrichment, volunteer management, and outreach to create new program opportunities with new and existing community partners. 

More information about K-State Research and Extension Sedgwick County is available online at sedgwick.k-state.edu.  Contact Kate Schoenberg via email at: kate42@ksu.edu.  

Deborah Russell – Experienced Teacher (new to Ag)

(Updated 5-1-23)

Brittany Clayton, Sumner County Extension Agent 

Brittany Clayton will begin serving as the Sumner County 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent, effective June 12. Sumner County’s office is in Wellington, Kansas. 

Clayton earned her bachelor’s degree in history from Clarke University.  She has most recently been employed as an HR generalist for Graphic Packaging International in Perry, Georgia. 

4-H Youth Development Agents develop and deliver educational programs for school-aged youth.  This includes supporting community clubs, out-of-school programs, school enrichment, volunteer management, and outreach to create new program opportunities with new and existing community partners. 

More information about K-State Research and Extension Sumner County is available online at sumner.k-state.edu.  Contact Brittany Clayton via email at: bclayton0731@ksu.edu.