Green chosen for state honor

In 2013, a new statewide initiative was introduced in Iowa 4-H. The establishment of peer groups was added as a new resource to support new staff across the state. The peer groups are led by experienced staff from across the state. Washington County Extension 4-H/Youth coordinator, Amy Green, was one of four chosen for this honor beginning in 2014.

The peer groups are designed to provide a network of support and guidance for new county youth staff. They provide a safe learning environment in which new staff can learn under the leadership of experienced team leaders and can share ideas and resources with one another. In order to be a team leader, 4-H staff must have been in their role for three or more years, as well as be nominated by another 4-H staff person. Team leaders are chosen from the nominations based on their leadership and ability to mentor new staff. Green was chosen among a field of highly qualified peer leaders because of her outstanding skill set and program success.

?Washington County has a wonderful 4-H program that is recognized for its strength across the state. To have Amy nominated and then chosen as a team leader is a testament to all of her hard work and innovation, as well as the strength of the Washington County 4-H program,? said Tricia Stouder, Region 15 Youth Program Specialist.

Peer groups are led by two trained team leaders and consist of six to 12 new staff members from all over Iowa. They will meet for the next two years.