West Virginia University Extension Service
Division of Families and Health
602 Knapp Hall
Morgantown,
WV
USA
26506
Email:
krnewton@mail.wvu.edu
Biographical Sketch:
Currently Diabetes Education Program Manager 2001 to present
Dining with Diabetes Program Manager 2001 to present
Presented various aspects of Dining with Diabetes at numerous conferences
Planning Committee member for the Bridging the Gap with Education: Diabetes Symposium and Workshop for past seven years
Provided on-site training on how to establish a Dining with Diabetes Program in 10 states
Awarded the Northeast Extension Directors' Award of Excellence (2005)
Presented initial Diabetes and Dental Health Curriculum at the WV Diabetes Symposium with Gina Sharps, .D.H, B.S., Assistant Director, West Virginia University Health Sciences Center, Children’s Oral Health Project
Executive Director of SteppingStones (non-profit agency providing children and adults with disabilities therapy and recreation services) 1989 - 2001
Project Director of the Coordinating Council for Independent Living 1981 - 1989