/ ECS / L. Janel Horrocks-Boehmer
“4-H empowered me to develop my voice, to value learning, to have an open, creative mind, and to continually grow. Through 4-H, I learned to step forward, set and accomplish goals, and initiate change for the benefit of the group. 4-H has taught me to embrace challenges and have fun while working hard.”
Janel Horrocks-Boehmer was an educator at Hartland Consolidated Schools for almost three decades. For 26 years, she taught middle and high school math, language arts, science, physics, physical education, and health. In 2010, Horrocks-Boehmer stepped into an administrative role, serving in interim and assistant principal positions. She received many awards, including a Disney Teacher Award in 2005 and the Michigan Department of Education Michigan Educator Award in 2005.
Horrocks-Boehmer is a member of the University United Methodist Church, serving on a variety of committees and receiving the Jacob Candle recognition in 2015. In 2020, Horrocks-Boehmer received Special Mission Recognition from the national United Methodist Women organization for her ministries with women, children, and teens.
Horrocks-Boehmer is a member of the Michigan Angus Association and the Michigan Angus Auxiliary. She previously served as the youth advisor for the Michigan Junior Angus Association and in 2015, received their Adult Recognition Award. She also received the Auxiliary’s Adult Appreciation Award in 2018.
In addition to her many community efforts, Horrocks-Boehmer has been committed to 4-H for more than four decades. As a Presque Isle County 4-H’er, Horrocks-Boehmer was active in 4-H Exploration Days and the Michigan 4-H State Service Club. As an adult, she has more than 30 years of service as an Ingham County 4-H volunteer. Horrocks-Boehmer has served as a club leader, guided a team of 4-H youth to design and present 4-H officer training, and coached quiz bowl teams. Most recently, she has chaired several Ingham County 4-H still life committees. Horrocks-Boehmer also serves as superintendent of the 4-H still life division of the Ingham County Fair and received the Ingham County Friend of the Fair Award in 2011.
4-H is an engaging and fun program where you can learn about animals, responsibility and so much more. There are a lot of activities and opportunities that I can do and have because of 4-H.
— Kylie Smith, Ionia County
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