Debra Barrett
Debra Barrett is a senior educator at Michigan State University Extension. She has worked in this capacity since June/1997. Debra’s primary office is in East Lansing, in Anthony Hall on the campus of MSU.
In this role, Debra focuses on career exploration and workforce development along with fostering partnerships with MSU departments. Debra also serves as co-coordinator of the World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute and supports 4-H alumni engagement efforts.
Debra’s expertise is teaching young people, and adults that work with young people, career exploration, financial literacy, youth entrepreneurship and workforce development topics. In addition to co-authoring both national and Michigan youth development curriculums, she has successfully taught both face to face and virtually on a variety of topics. Over the years Debra has shared her enthusiasm and ideas at a variety of conferences and has served as a content expert for two youth workforce development U.S.D.A. projects.
Debra has built her career around MSU Extension. She is additionally known for her work with staff development and supervision, volunteer management, mentoring, and inclusive programming.
Debra has a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and a Master of Education in Educational Administration; both from Michigan State University. In addition, Debra is a Real Colors workshop facilitator and graduate of the National Extension Leadership Development Program.
Related Work
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Building a homecoming float teaches life skills
Published on November 26, 2024
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Interviews during a meal
Published on November 21, 2024
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Internship enhances career exploration and workforce readiness for 4-H intern
Published on August 21, 2024
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Consider student employment as part of workforce preparation and job readiness
Published on August 21, 2024
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4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp: A national top science program
Published on April 11, 2024
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Teamwork is a valuable work and life skill
Published on November 21, 2023
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Michigan State University Collegiate 4-H Club launched
Published on November 21, 2023
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4-H sensory kit piloted by Michigan 4-H Youth Development
Published on August 16, 2023
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Orange, blue, green or gold: What color are you?
Published on March 27, 2023