Our Staff

Kimberly Christman

Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development

University of Illinois Extension
Building R, Highland Community College,
2998 W Pearl City Rd
Freeport, IL 61032
Phone: 815-235-4125
FAX: 815-232-9006
christma@illinois.edu

Kim Christman is the youth development educator for University of Illinois Extension serving JoDaviess, Stephenson and Winnebago counties.

Christman received a Bachelor of Science in child and family community services with a specialization in psychology from Bowling Green State University. Kim received her Master of Science in education, curriculum and instruction, with a specialization in outdoor environmental education from Northern Illinois University.

Christman has also been a member of the Ohio Air National Guard since 1987. Her specialty in the Air Guard is logistics readiness.

She is a member of the following associations:

  • Association of Experiential Education
  • Environmental Education Association of Illinois
  • Illinois Extension Professionals for Youth Education
  • Ohio Air National Guard Association of U.S

Program Offerings

Christman works closely with many other community agencies and schools coordinating such programs as: Stephenson County Teen Conference, Camp Counselor Training, Earth Day is Every Day In-school programs, Keepers of the Land Environmental Stewardship Day, Science Siesta, Little Sprouts Garden program, and more! Kim also oversees the local 4-H program in Stephenson County, coordinating 4-H members, volunteer trainings, and events with other local 4-H Extension staff.