Hall, Patee Apoointed To Escambia County Extension Council

July 25, 2014

Two new members were appointed Thursday night to the Escambia County Extension Council by the Escambia County Commission.

Janean “Karen” Hall of Bay Springs, principal at Bratt Elementary School, was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Vernon Hiebert, who resigned. And Jerry Patee of Pensacola, retired Navy captain, was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Stephanie Croan, who also resigned.

Hall was born and raised in rural Escambia County and  enjoys gardening and fishing. She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary and early childhood education and a master’s degree in educational leadership from the University of West Florida. Hall has taught in rural elementary schools for 28 years.

Patee served 31 years on active duty as an aviation physiologist. He holds a bachelor’s degree in secondary education, biology and chemistry and a masters degree from the University of West Florida and the University of Southern California. He has completed over 1,500 volunteer hours as a Master Gardener, a Florida Naturalist, and is involved with numerous gardening and community organizations.

Their appointments are subject to the approval of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News