UGA Cooperative Extension: Georgia 4-H
Jekyll Island 4-H Center:
Contact Us/Staff
Jekyll Island 4-H Center
201 S. Beachview Drive
Jekyll Island, GA 31527
Main Office: (912) 635-4115
Environmental Education Office: (912) 635-4117
Fax: (912) 635-4135
Email: ejekyll@uga.edu
Map & Directions
Year-Round Staff
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| Donna Stewart | 4-H Center Director | donnast@uga.edu |
| Sharon Hamilton | Administrative Associate | sharonha@uga.edu |
| Winston Drury | Dining Hall Manager | wdrury@uga.edu |
| Richard Chewning | Environmental Ed. Asst. Coordinator | richrich@uga.edu |
| Dawn Zenkert | Tidelands Program Specialist | dz@uga.edu |
| Tom Woolf | 4-H Environmental Educator for Kayaking & Animal Care | twoolf@uga.edu |
As Administrative Associate, Sharon Hamilton has kept us organized and connected with the University in Athens for almost 20 years. Winston Drury has kept our family well supplied with food for over 12 years as Dining Hall Manager. While he plans our menus and orders our food, he always tries to make time to visit with agents and teachers during meal times. Joyce Howard, Robert Ramsey, Lucy Holmes, Roosevelt Butler, and Sprawley Washington ensure our meals are tasty, hot and served on time. Larry Weldin and James Nobles keep our home and Tidelands Nature Center up and running no matter what physical demands we place on the facilities. Kim Britton and Carol Ducksworth constantly ensure the Jekyll 4-H Center is kept clean and tidy for our visitors.
Each year over 12,000 students participate in our environmental education program. As 4-H center director, it is Donna Stewart 's responsibility to coordinate each school visit and ensure the program runs smoothly each and every day. Richard Chewning assists with the EE program as the assistant coordinator. Dawn Zenkert is taking on the challenge of developing Tidelands Nature Center. Tom Woolf has rejoined our staff as the 4-H Environmental Educator for kayaking and animal care.
2007-08 Environmenal Education Staff
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Mark Bushman |
Mark attended the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he received a BA in History. Mark came to Jekyll to gain experience in his chosen field of teaching and to spend time in the amazing natural beauty of Georgia’s coast. Some of his hobbies include playing bass guitar and drums, web design, swimming and reading. |
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Parker Bushman | Parker graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago, where her major was Anthropology and her minor was Sociology. She came to Jekyll because she believes that teaching children about their integral connection to everything in the world around them is the key to earth’s continued survival. Some of her hobbies include painting, music, and photography. |
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Jonathan Gray | Jonathan attended the University of Georgia and received a BSFR in Wildlife Biology. He came to Jekyll to inspire children to develop an appreciation of our beautiful natural resources and to become responsible stewards of our planet. |
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Leigh Anne Harden | Leigh Anne attended Davidson College in NC, where she studied Biology. She came to Jekyll to pursue her interest in marine science, to share her knowledge with others and to learn from everyone and everything around her. |
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Kerry Holcomb | Kerry attended the University of Georgia where he received his BSFR in Wildlife Ecology. His hobbies include Whitewater and Ocean Kayaking. |
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Teddy Ivey | Teddy is from Athens GA where he attended the University of Georgia. While there he studied Child and Family Development. Teddy came to Jekyll to help spread his love for the Island and to have FUN! |
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Sarah Kabel | Sarah Kabel attended Adrian College where she received a BA in Journalism and Environmental Studies. She came to Jekyll to avoid snow and to hang out with kids on the beach! |
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Sarah Kohl | Sarah Kohl attended the University of Georgia, where she received a BA in History and an ABJ in Magazine Journalism. She came to Jekyll so that she could spend her days outside learning about the world and environment around her. She hopes to pass that knowledge and understanding on to others. |
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Becky Lasoski | Becky attended Millsaps College Jackson, MS. She received her BA in English. Becky came to Jekyll because it’s her most favorite place in the whole world. Some of her hobbies include botany, working out and reading. |
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Jake Martin | Jake attended Valdosta State University where he received a BA in History. He came to Jekyll to learn more about Marine Science and toe teach people about the joys of Georgia’s coast. |
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Kristy McKee | Kristy is originally from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. She attended Florida Atlantic University, where she received a B.A. in Marine Biology. She came to Jekyll to learn about the Georgia coast and to inspire students to cherish and protect the environment. |
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Rebecca Taylor | Rebecca attended the University of Georgia. She received a BFA in Scientific Illustration. Her hobbies include making music, photography and insect collection. |
