Digital Skills Educators in North Carolina

— Written by Kenneth Sherin | June 14, 2024 (Updated: Feb. 23, 2026, 2:53 p.m.)

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In North Carolina, every individual on a farm, in a household, and in business will have the digital skills necessary to EARN, LEARN, BE WELL and LIVE WELL.

Educators	Email	County
Rebecca Jinnette	rjinnet@ncsu.edu	Bertie County
Tyler Cobb	tacobb@ncsu.edu	Caswell County
Daniel Ferreira	drferrei@ncsu.edu	Cherokee County
Kyn Bridgers	kabridg5@ncsu.edu	Edgecombe and Nash Counties
Jeffery Cates	jdcates2@ncsu.edu	Guilford County
Hannah Bradley	hebradle@ncsu.edu	Randolph County
Howard Wallace	howard_wallace@ncsu.edu	Columbus County
Molly Sandfoss	molly_sandfoss@ncsu.edu	McDowell County
Sydney Knowles	sydney_knowles@ncsu.edu	Sampson County
Taylor Crumpler	tcdavenp@ncsu.edu	Wilson County

These N.C. Cooperative Extension Agents are enhancing digital skills across different counties in North Carolina. The agents incorporate digital education into existing programs on health, nutrition, agriculture, and community development. They foster partnerships with local organizations, libraries, senior centers, and community groups to deliver workshops, classes, and one-on-one sessions. Key areas of focus include improving basic computer and smartphone skills, promoting online safety, and leveraging digital tools for health and wellness. These efforts aim to bridge the digital divide, enhance quality of life, and support economic development within their communities. The catalyst for this work is a grant from the NC Department of Information Technology, Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity.

Four black icons on a red background—a tractor, a family inside a house, a four-leaf clover, and a row of houses—each with a white Wi-Fi connectivity symbol positioned underneath.