Person

Deanna Jo Poole

Extension Agent II | Gibson County
Overview

Deanna provides Family & Consumer Sciences research-based and evidence-based educational programs in Gibson County which are related to home, family, money, food, health, and nutrition. She loves being able to empower people with the resources and education needed to make a positive impact on individuals, families, and communities. Some of classes, programs, and resources that Deanna currently provides in Gibson County are: Water Bath & Pressure Canning, Cooking on a Budget, Tasty Days, Teen Cuisine, Eat Well-Feel Well, Money Week, Skill Up Tennessee, Financial Fridays, Shop Smart TN, Adult Beginning Sewing, Fraud & Scams, Love Languages, Mindfulness, Co-Parenting, QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer), Yoga for Kids, Tai Chi for Arthritis, Chair Yoga, Poison Prevention, Rethink Your Energy Drink, Matter of Balance, and Living Well with Chronic Conditions.

Outreach Focus

Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) programs for adults and families in all four FCS knowledge areas: Consumer Economics, Community Health, Human Development, Nutrition & Food Safety.

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2 Gibson County Ext Service
1252 Manufacturer's Row
Trenton, TN 38382
Professional Certifications
  • Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor (Update), Tai Chi for Health Institute, Issued 11/8/2024
  • Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention Instructor (Update), Tai Chi for Health Institute, Issued 11/8/2024
  • Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor (Update), Tai Chi for Health Institute, Issued 11/8/2024
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid, National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Issued 10/11/2024
  • CPR & First Aid, American Red Cross, Issued 3/15/2024
  • QPR Gatekeeper Instructor, QPR Institute, Inc., Issued 2/15/2024
  • Matter of Balance Coach, University of Tennessee Extension, Issued 1/27/2023
Education and Training
  • MS, Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Gener, Univ of Tennessee Martin, 2020
  • BA, Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Gener, Anderson University, 2005
Responsible Area(s)
  • Family and Consumer Sciences

Deanna Jo Poole

Extension Agent II | Gibson County
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2 Gibson County Ext Service
1252 Manufacturer's Row
Trenton, TN 38382
Professional Certifications
  • Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor (Update), Tai Chi for Health Institute, Issued 11/8/2024
  • Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention Instructor (Update), Tai Chi for Health Institute, Issued 11/8/2024
  • Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor (Update), Tai Chi for Health Institute, Issued 11/8/2024
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid, National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Issued 10/11/2024
  • CPR & First Aid, American Red Cross, Issued 3/15/2024
  • QPR Gatekeeper Instructor, QPR Institute, Inc., Issued 2/15/2024
  • Matter of Balance Coach, University of Tennessee Extension, Issued 1/27/2023
Education and Training
  • MS, Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Gener, Univ of Tennessee Martin, 2020
  • BA, Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Gener, Anderson University, 2005
Responsible Area(s)
  • Family and Consumer Sciences
Overview

Deanna provides Family & Consumer Sciences research-based and evidence-based educational programs in Gibson County which are related to home, family, money, food, health, and nutrition. She loves being able to empower people with the resources and education needed to make a positive impact on individuals, families, and communities. Some of classes, programs, and resources that Deanna currently provides in Gibson County are: Water Bath & Pressure Canning, Cooking on a Budget, Tasty Days, Teen Cuisine, Eat Well-Feel Well, Money Week, Skill Up Tennessee, Financial Fridays, Shop Smart TN, Adult Beginning Sewing, Fraud & Scams, Love Languages, Mindfulness, Co-Parenting, QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer), Yoga for Kids, Tai Chi for Arthritis, Chair Yoga, Poison Prevention, Rethink Your Energy Drink, Matter of Balance, and Living Well with Chronic Conditions.

Outreach Focus

Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) programs for adults and families in all four FCS knowledge areas: Consumer Economics, Community Health, Human Development, Nutrition & Food Safety.