Andrea Kocher
- Instructor of Equine Science and Equine Extension Specialist
- Undergraduate Adviser
University Park, PA 16802
- Email alg917@psu.edu
Areas of Expertise
- Equine Science
- Youth Equine Education
- Equine Management
- Horsemanship
Education
- M.P.S. Animal Science, Penn State University, 2012
- B.S. Animal Science, Penn State University, 2004
Andrea is an equine extension specialist and Instructor of Equine Science at Penn State's University Park campus.
Andrea's youth extension programs focus on supporting the PA 4-H Horse Program through curriculum development and programmatic implementation. She also develops state 4-H horse curriculum and reference materials for youth, leaders, and county staff. Andrea also assists with the development, coordination of educational programs, horse shows, judging contests, clinics and seminars.
As part of her department contributions, Andrea teaches undergraduate courses in introductory equine production and management; animal agriculture and careers course and an international experiential equine course. She advises and assists students in academic and career planning and job placement as well as recruits prospective students and promote university's equine programs. Andrea also serves as the advisor to the Collegiate Horseman's Association at Penn State(CHAPS) student club.
