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...

Parenting a Second Time Around (PASTA)

A six session program designed for grandparents and kincaregivers. This program is typically offered twice a year. Dates and location are listed below. Contract Nina Doyle at 845-677-8223, ext. 137 or send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to register.

Possible topics for programs are:

  • Changing family roles & responsibilities
  • Understanding children’s development and behavior
  • Rebuilding a family
  • Discipline that really works
  • Finding help with legal issues
  • Advocating for yourself and your relative children

There is no charge to grandparents (and other relatives) raising (grand)chlidren.(Refreshments will be served to participants.)