Faculty Bio

A native of Utah, Susan has been an Assistant Extension Professor for the last three years in Summit County. Her focus is in the Family and Consumer Sciences and 4-H.

Education

• MS - Boise State University - 2001
• BS - Brigham Young University - 1977

Awards/Honors

• Achievement in Service Award: for Outstanding Contributions to 4-H 2012
• Achievement in Service Award:for Outstanding Contribution to 4-H 2012
• Florence Hall Award 2012
• Florence Hall Award 2012
• Human Development/Family Relationships Award 2012
• Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Stakeholder Partnerships, Education ;and Communication Recognition Award - October 2012
• Distinguished Service Team Award - March 2012
• Human Development/Family Relationships Award, - March 2012
• Marriage and Relationship Strengthening Team 2011
• Florence Hall Award - March 2011
• Marriage and Relationship Strenghtening Team Award - March 2011
• Peer Recognition Award - March 2011
• UAFCS Professional in Extension - November 05, 2010
• Communication Recognition Award - April 15, 2010
• Dean Don Felker Financial Management Award - October 2009
• Dean Don Felker Financial Management Award - September 18, 2009
• Dean Don Felker fincncial management award - September 18, 2009

Publications

• Guide/Manual-Extension - 4-H Crocheting Handbook
• Guide/Manual-Extension - The 4-H Knitting Handbook
• Journal Article, Professional Journal - Food Safety Issues Result in Changes for Junior Turkey Show and Sale - 2013
• Abstract - A Childcare Curriculum for Youth and Adults - 2012
• Journal Article, Academic Journal - EFNEP and SNAP-Ed Programs Influence Breakfast Habits in Low-Income Audiences
• Journal Article, Academic Journal - EFNEP and SNAP-Ed Programs Influence Breakfast Habits in Low-Income Audiences
• Abstract - Meat - Food Safety at Home
• Abstract - "SNAP-Ed Improves Food Safety Practices Through Nutrition Education"
• Abstract - SNAP-Ed Participants Increases Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
• Newsletter - Summit County 4-H Newsletter (3 issues) - 2012
• Journal Article, Academic Journal - SNAP-Ed Participants Increase Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
• Journal Article, Academic Journal - SNAP-Ed Participants Increase Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
• Fact Sheet-Extension - Charity Pillowcases (Assembly Line Method) - 2011
• Fact Sheet-Extension - Food $ense guide to eating fresh fruits and vegetables-cantaloupe - 2011
• Fact Sheet-Extension - Food $ense guide to eating fresh fruits and vegetables-lemon - 2011
• Fact Sheet-Extension - Food $ense guide to eating fresh fruits and vegetables-mushrooms - 2011
• Fact Sheet-Extension - Food $ense guide to eating fresh fruits and vegetables-winter squash - 2011
• Multi-Media-Web-Based - Live well Utah - 2011
• Fact Sheet-Extension - Sewing Skills Quiet Book - 2011
• Fact Sheet-Extension - Substitutions and Equivalents - 2011
• Conference Proceeding - VITA Remote File: Financial Impacts and New Clientele - 2011
• Abstract - Are sewing classes a viable program for Extension? - 2011
• Abstract - Slow sewing-A new,old-fashioned way to savor the creative experience - 2011
• Abstract - Are sewing classes a viable program for Extension? - 2011
• Journal Article, Professional Journal - "Meat - Food Safety at Home"
• Miscellaneous-Extension - 4-H engineer camp materials - 2010
• Miscellaneous-Extension - 4-H fun felting: creative critters - 2010
• Fact Sheet-Extension - Dutch Oven Cooking - 2010
• Multi-Media-Web-Based - Live well Utah - 2010
• Abstract - Live Well Utah: USU Extension sustainable living initiative - 2010
• Multi-Media-Powerpoint - Manners matter - 2010
• Curricula-Extension - Utah Fun With Food - 2010
• Newsletter - Utah State University Summit County 4-H News - 2010
• Fact Sheet-Extension - Weighted Pin Cushion and Thread Bag - 2010
• Newsletter - Summit County Homemakers Newsletter - 2010
• Guide/Manual-Extension - 4-H fun with foods: level 1 project guide - 2010
• Newsletter - Summit County Homemakers Newsletter - 2010
• Multi-Media-Powerpoint - 4-H the power of youth - 2009
• Miscellaneous-Extension - Beginning felted knit bag - 2009
• Miscellaneous-Extension - Beginning wood based basketry - 2009
• Multi-Media-Video - Bordered hem skirt - 2009
• Abstract - Building a sewing community - 2009
• Miscellaneous-Extension - Cooking with herbs - 2009
• Fact Sheet-Extension - Easy Hot Pad - 2009
• Fact Sheet-Extension - Fleece Blanket with Half Hitch Knots - 2009
• Miscellaneous-Extension - Strip piece quilting - 2009
• Miscellaneous-Extension - Summit county 4-H exhibit rules - 2009
• Newsletter - Utah State University Summit County 4-H News - 2009
• Miscellaneous-Extension - What is an herb? - 2009
• Miscellaneous-Extension - What to do with that old sweater? Recycle it - 2009
• Other - 4-H Newslelters - 2009
• Other - Homemakers Newsletters 2009 - 2009
• Border Hem Skirt [Pendiing ] - 2009
• Journal Article, Academic Journal - Building a Sewing Community - 2009
• Other - Easy Hot Pad - 2009
• Newsletter - Summit County Homemakers Newsletter - 2009
• Newsletter - Summit County Homemakers Newsletter - 2009
• Newspaper - Youth Development and 4-H Programs - 2009
• Newsletter - Summit County Homemakers Newsletter - 2009
• Newsletter - Summit County Homemakers Newsletter - 2009
• Miscellaneous-Extension - Fleece Blanket with Half Hitch Knots - 2009
• Guide/Manual-Extension - A guide for 4-H chef extraordinaire contests-revised edition - 2008
• Guide/Manual-Extension - A guide for 4-H healthy cuisine contest-revised edition - 2008
• Fact Sheet-Extension - Dried fruit - 2008
• Miscellaneous-Extension - Fun food gift Ideas to give to others - 2008
• Newsletter - Utah State University Summit County 4-H News - 2008
• Miscellaneous-Extension - Winter squash: Their use and care - 2008
• 4-H chef extrodinare guidelines - 2008
• Newsletter - Summit County Homemakers Newsletter - 2008
• Curriculum Materials-Other - 4-H Healthy Cuisine Contest - 2008
• Other - 4-H Summer Newsletters. - 2008
• Other - Dried Fruit (pending review) - 2008
• Other - Summit County Homemakers Newsletter - 2008
• Curriculum Materials-Other - 4-H Chef Extraordinaire Guidelines - 2008
• Newspaper - Youth Development and 4-H Programs - 2008
• Newsletter - Summit County Homemakers Newsletter - 2008
• Newspaper - The New Agent - 2008

Contracts/Grants Awarded

• Childcare Training manual - $5000. - 2012-12-31
• Pressure Cooker Testing - $5000 - 2012-07-01
• Extension Summer Intern Program - $5000 - 2012-12-31
• Family Nutrition Program - $24616. - 2012-12-31
• Food Sense: Teir II NEA Training - $1000. - 2012-12-31
• Marriage and Strenghtening Families - $1500 - 2012-12-31
• Pre-Kingerten Curriculum for Youth and Adults - $9000 - 2011-07-31
• Extension Programming for Clothing and Textiles for Youth and Adults - $6900 - 2011-06-01
• Extension Programming for Clothing and Textiles for Youth and Adults - $6900.00 - 2011-06-01
• Utah Saves Grant - $2000 - 2011-12-31
• Extension Summer Intern Program - $5000 - 2011-12-31
• Marriage and Strengthening Families - $2300 - 2011-12-31
• Food Sense and Nutrition Program - $24616 - 2011-10-31
• A handmade life: experiential learning for everyday living - $5000.00 - 2010-12-31
• Summer Intern Program - $11000.00 - 2010-05-31
• Family Nutrition Program - $24616.57 - 2010-10-30
• Utah Saves - $90000 - 2010-07-01
• 4-H Wired grant - $3500.00 - 2009-12-31
• American Heritage Quilt Grant - $500.00
• Family Nutrition Program - $25339.81 - 2009-12-31
• Marriage and strengthening families grant - $4230.00 - 2009-12-31
• Utah saves grant - $2000.00 - 2009-12-31
• Quilting Traditions - $0 - 2009-12-28
• Marriage & Families Grant - $0 - 2009-12-16
• Wired Grant - $0 - 2009-12-16
• Food Sense and Nutrition - $51150 - 2008-10-21
• Family Nutrition Program- Summit County - $10000 - 2008-12-31
• Utah State University 4-H volunteer development grant - $2000.00
• Utah Saves Grant - $2000 - 2008-10-27
• 4-H Volunteer Development Grant (pending) - $0 - 2008-10-09