Alan Paul Pilkenton
Alan Pilkenton is the Michigan State University Extension 4-H Educational Media Coordinator, working out of the Kent County office in Grand Rapids, MI. He has served in this role since 2010.
In his role as Educational Media Coordinator, Alan provides leadership and management in the use of educational media and technology, (video, distance learning, online course development, etc.) to extend the reach in educating both 4-H volunteers, and 4-H youth across all of Michigan's 83 counties.
Before joining MSU Extension in 2010, Alan attended; Lansing Community College, earning a AA in Early Childhood Development, Wayne State University earning a BS in Psychology, Michigan State University, earning a BA in Elementary Education and finally, Michigan State University, earning a MA in Educational Technology.
Prior work experience includes 8 years in preschool education and 14 years in public school education.