Our People
Teresa Balderrama
Associate Extension Educator – 4-H Youth Development
208-292-2541
University of Idaho Extension, Kootenai County
958 S. Lochsa St, Suite 105
Post Falls, ID 83854
Teresa provides leadership for various aspects of day-to-day 4-H operations in Kootenai County, including enrollment, volunteer training, dog program and a variety of local educational events.
B.S., Eastern Washington University
Jim Ekins
Extension Educator — Area Water
208-292-1287
University of Idaho Harbor Center
1031 N Academic Way, Ste 242
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
Ph.D., University of Idaho, 2020
M.S., University of Oregon, 2002
B.S., Western Carolina University, 1992
Courses
- ENVS 498: Intern: IDAH2O
- ENVS 498 Intern: Stormwater Research Internship
- EDCI 505 PD: The Confluence Project
- EDCI 505 PD: Project WET Certification
- EDCI 505 PD: IDAH2O Master Water Steward
Shelly Johnson
Extension Educator — Family & Consumer Sciences
Kootenai County
208-292-2525
University of Idaho Extension, Kootenai County
958 S. Lochsa St, Suite 105
Post Falls, ID 83854
Shelly specializes in nutrition, health promotion/wellness programs. She is known for programming in obesity prevention, healthy food pantries/drives, smarter lunchroom, soccer for success, diabetes and nutrition education for low-income families.
M.S., University of Montana, 1998
B.S., University of Montana, 1995
Chris Schnepf
Area Extension Educator, Forestry
Suite 105
208-292-1288
University of Idaho Extension, Kootenai County
958 S. Lochsa St, Suite 105
Post Falls, ID 83854
Chris provides workshops, short courses, field days, publications, videos and other learning opportunities on applied forest ecology and silviculture for family forest owners, loggers and professional foresters.
M.S., Washington State University, 1989
M.A., Washington State University, 1987
B.S., Iowa State University, 1982
Course(s)
- Ag Ed 503: Forestry Shortcourse
Kara Carleton
Idaho Master Gardener Program Coordinator
208-292-2525
University of Idaho Extension, Kootenai County
958 S. Lochsa St, Suite 105
Post Falls, ID 83854
Kali Gardiner
Eat Smart Idaho Program Coordinator
208-292-2525
University of Idaho Extension, Kootenai County
958 S. Lochsa St, Suite 105
Post Falls, ID 83854
Kali oversees day to day operations, including monitoring program delivery and data collection compliance, supervision and training of Eat Smart Idaho staff and assisting to build and enrich partnerships with agencies.
B.S., University of Idaho
Madison Sotin
Program Coordinator – 4-H Youth Development
208-292-2674
University of Idaho Extension, Kootenai County
958 S. Lochsa St, Suite 105
Post Falls, ID 83854
Jennifer Kay
Administrative Specialist II
208-292-2525
University of Idaho Extension, Kootenai County
958 South Lochsa Street, Suite 105
Post Falls, Idaho 83854
