York is newest Extension team member

Putnam County native Bailey York is the newest member of the Purdue Extension-Putnam County team, having started Sept. 3 as the Health and Human Sciences educator.

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Bailey York, a Putnam County native, began her new position with Purdue Extension on Sept. 3.

In 2022, York joined the Purdue Extension team. She worked out of the Purdue Extension-Shelby County office as their 4-H Youth Development Educator striving “to make the best better.”

Now she is excited to be joining Putnam County in the Health and Human Sciences position.

York is a 2016 graduate from Greencastle High School and a 10-year 4-H member. During her time in 4-H, she enjoyed being a part of the Junior Leaders club and attending 4-H Camp at Shakamak State Park. She also showed goats during the Putnam County Fair with her sister, Hannah, and participated in various community building projects.

York furthered her education at Indiana State University, where she studied Human Development and Family Studies with a minor in Early Childhood Education, graduating in 2020.

York is from Greencastle but currently resides in Camby with her fiancé and their pup, Koda. Recently, much of her free time has been spent wedding planning. When not planning or preparing for her wedding, York enjoys spending time with her family, especially her niece and nephews. She also enjoys crafting and trying out new recipes.

York looks forward to further building relationships with community partners, Extension Homemakers and schools in Putnam County. She intends to specialize in Human Development programming efforts but will be open to delivering programs outside of human development.

York is trained to teach CATCH My Breath — a youth prevention vaping program — to youth in grades 5-12 and looks forward to delivering the Apple Crunch Program in October with Jenna Nees, Putnam ANR educator.

Upcoming Events

Sept. 17 – Considerations When Growing Your Business Staff (Non-financial decisions) webinar, 1-2 p.m., register at https://isbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/16810

Sept. 17 – Oct. 29 (Tuesdays only) – Becoming the Employer of Choice Webinar Series, noon-1 p.m., more info & register at https://tinyurl.com/2cp4nzmv