Recognizing and celebrating the diversity that exists in our communities has become a central goal of land-grant institutions and cooperative extension programs. This is coupled with the expectation that youth be equipped for a global workforce where they appreciate different world cultures, be able to evaluate global issues and challenges and understand the inter-connectedness of global systems. Given these points, a Global Education Curriculum developed by the WVU Extension Global Education & Engagement Team is presented as a tool to instill a deeper understanding of and appreciation for cultures, people and global issues by youth and the adults who support them.

Within the qualitative research community, narrative analysis research is a common method that is used to better understand a person's experiences or a collective experience. The use of narratives in Extension has been limited. Extension professionals primarily have used narratives as tools for conveying the value of Extension programs or, more recently, as one aspect of a broader program evaluation effort. This article focuses on benefits of narrative analysis research and its potential for practical application by those in Extension.

I would first like to state that "with man this is impossible, but with God, all things are possible" Matthew 19:26. To my chair, Dr. Melissa Sherfinski, your help, your support, and your confidence in me has been instrumental as I worked through each step of this process. Thank you for all the time and effort you spend on this endeavor. I realize that the time you spent with me was time away from other academic responsibilities and your family. For that, I will be eternally grateful.