Family and Consumer Education Contacts

Christine Sergent, RD

Program Leader

Shayna Russo

Wellness and Childhood Obesity

Nina Doyle

Parent and Family Issues

Nancy Cimbrello

Consumer Educator

Irma Acre

Nutrition Program Educator

Megan Murray

Nutrition Program Educator

Susan Poff

Nutrition Program Educator

L. Schmidt

Youth Community Educator

Rebecca Lull

Data Specialist

Nancy Halas

Senior Adminstrative Assistant


All Family and Consumer Education contacts

Family & Consumer Education Events

Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word

Date: Wednesday February 08

Description: Are you a jellyfish or a brick wall?
This program will help you to understand your parenting style and the seven basic principles of positive discipline.  Learn how to guide children's behavior and avoid temper tantrums and meltdowns.

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Hudson River Fish Summit

Date: Saturday March 03

Description: Join us for a free event on Bringing People Together to Celebrate Fishing on the Hudson River.  Learn about the history of fishing in the Hudson, Hudson River Fish Advisory Outreach, Peekskill Angler Survey and many more interesting topics.  Breakfast and Lunch are included.  Click here for...

Family & Consumer Education

breakfast of champ 082Our Mission

The Family & Consumer Education Program works to improve the well-being of Dutchess County families, individuals, youth and communities through education and change facilitation in the areas of financial management, nutrition, health and parenting.

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