Robin Ridgley is the newest member of the University of Illinois Extension family life team.<\/p>\n
She is serving Franklin, Jackson, Perry, Randolph, and Williamson counties in Southern Illinois.<\/p>\n
Were excited to welcome Robin to the Illinois Extension team. As a family life educator, her work will address important issues that many families face, especially during a global pandemic, Extension county director Lynn Heins said in a news release.<\/p>\n
Her program priorities relate to social-emotional wellness, brain health, and family relationships. Much of Robins work aligns with community partners and results in larger impact for our communities.<\/p>\n
A native of Benton, and a two-time Southern Illinois University alumna, Ridgley received her bachelors degree in elementary education and a masters degree in education administration.<\/p>\n
She has many years of experience teaching in the public school system.<\/p>\n
Most recently, she served as a family services school-based counselor and a prevention specialist at Centerstone, a not-for-profit mental health care provider.<\/p>\n
Ridgley has also served youth in foster care as a child welfare specialist at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, a not-for-profit social services agency. <\/p>\n
She lives in Creal Springs with her husband, Rick Ridgley. Together, they lead a local support group for those who have experienced, or are experiencing, divorce.<\/p>\n
She has three grown children and two grandchildren with whom she enjoys sharing her love of birding and collecting driftwood.<\/p>\n
Ridgley said she is excited to connect with local partners and community members as she provides educational programming and resources on healthy living throughout the lifespan.<\/p>\n
She is based in the Williamson County office and can be reached at rridgley@illinois.edu<\/a> or 618-993-3304.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Read more here:<\/p>\n Extension welcomes new family life team member who is serving Southern Illinois area - Annanews<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Robin Ridgley is the newest member of the University of Illinois Extension family life team. Continue reading