Name: Spring Williams
County: Burke
District: Southwest

Education: MA in Education, emphasis in School-Age Care, BS in Home Economics, concentration in Child Development, Double Minor in Psychology & Business

Experience: Worked with NC Cooperative Extension for the past 16 years in a variety of roles. Beginning with a year as a Camp Counselor, 5 years as a Program Assistant, 7 years as a 4-H Extension Agent, and currently 3 years as a County Extension Director. I have worked in Caldwell, Watauga, and Burke Counties.
Professional Youth Devlopment Association

Accomplishments: Active member of NAE4-HA- attended 8 National Meetings
Active member of NCAE4-HA -Served as:
PR&I Chair - Elect, & Chair, Southwest District Director, Treasurer- Elect, & Treasurer, Enrichment Fund Chair, Also served on the following committees : Programs,
Constitution, Finance, Annual Conference, Recognition, Nominating, Membership, and PR &I

Awards Received: DSA- 2002, ASA- 2000, Victoria Cope Award, Lathan Smith, Jr., TC Blablack Youg Agent 1-3 & 4-7, Chester Black, and several communicator awards.

Other Professional involvement/associations:
Member of the National School-Age Care Coalition, Member of NC School-age Care Coalition, Served on Governing Board for 4 years
Secretary, Western Representative. Member ACEI - (Association Childhood Educators, International), Active member of Epsilon Sigma Phi: National Early Career Award, State Early & Mid-Career Awards, Attended both Galaxy Conferences, County Performance Award (team member), Bernadette Watts Scholarship recipent

Statement:
As you can see, I am committed and dedicated to NC Cooperative Extension and have actively been involved in our Association. The Association serves as a "support group" for many of us. I truly believe that participation in our Association helps to keep Agents engaged, enlightened, and energized to continue working in the youth development field. I would like to continue to serve my fellow youth development colleagues in this leadership role. I also look forward to working with our new State 4-H Leader in addressing some of our issues and concerns. I hope to help NCAE4-HA keep evolving and growing as we move into the future.