Faculty Bio

Employed with USU Extension since 1982 in Family and Consumer Sciences and 4-H Youth Development

Education

• MS - Brigham Young University - 1991

Awards/Honors

• Communications award, Team - September 27, 2012
• Communications Award, Team - September 26, 2012
• Communication Award: Educational Publications, Team - March 7, 2012
• President - March 3, 2010
• Voting Delegate, NEAFCS Annual Meeting, Birmingham AL - December 11, 2009
• NAE4-HA 25 Years of Service Award - October 29, 2009
• Dean Don Felker Financial Management Award, Team - September 17, 2009
• President-elect, Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences - September 11, 2009
• Dean Don Felker Financial Management Award - May 15, 2009
• Treasurer, Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences - February 11, 2009
• 2007 Dean Don Felker Award - November 7, 2007
• 2007 Team Innovative Program Award - November 7, 2007
• NAE4-HA Service Award as Vice President for Member Services - October 25, 2007

Publications

• Fact Sheet-Extension - Strategies for sustainability of grant-funded programs - 2012
• Fact Sheet-Extension - Food $ense guide to healthy snacks for after-school programs- Dairy - 2012
• Fact Sheet-Extension - Food $ense guide to healthy snacks for after-school programs- Fruits & Vegetables - 2012
• Fact Sheet-Extension - Food $ense guide to healthy snacks for after-school programs-Grains - 2012
• Miscellaneous-Extension - Avoid common (major and minor) canning mistakes - 2009
• Abstract - Building Life and Social Skills in At Risk Youth Using Connect! Curriculum and Selected 4-H Project - 2009
• Multi-Media-Powerpoint - Building Life and Social Skills in At Risk Youth Using Connect! Curriculum and Selected 4-H Project - 2009
• Miscellaneous-Extension - Connect! Learning activities to strengthen assets. Restraint/healthy lifestyles. - 2009
• Miscellaneous-Extension - Connect! Learning activities to strengthen assets. Equality and social justice - 2009
• Guide/Manual-Extension - CONNECT! Learning activities to strengthen assets. Part II (In process) - 2009
• Other - Iron County 4-H Newsletter - 2009
• Other - Stay injury free while working in the yard - 2009
• Journal Article, Academic Journal - Building competent, caring, and contributing middle- school youth through effective after-school programs - 2009
• Other - Give the gifts that make a difference - 2009
• Other - Increase happiness, wisdom when giving to charities - 2009
• Do you have tips for cultivating gratitude? - 2009
• Other - Kathy's Corner Newsletter - 2009
• Other - Do you have tips for cultivating gratitude? - 2009
• Other - Stretch your dollar with coupons - 2009
• Other - It's still apple seaons, let's preserve the harvest - 2009
• Other - Simple tips for ripening, preserving green tomatoes - 2009
• Other - Can I use less sugar in home food preservation? - 2009
• Other - Iron County 4-H Newsletter - 2009
• Other - Kathy's Corner Newsletter - 2009
• Other - Protect your valuable food storage from insects and other pests. - 2009
• Other - Keep rudeness out of children's schools - 2009
• Other - Canning mistakes: If it sounds too good to be true - 2009
• Other - Are you a modern-day pioneer? - 2009
• Other - Which plastics are safe for food storage? - 2009
• Other - Iron County 4-H Newsletter - 2009
• Other - Kathy's Corner Newsletter - 2009
• Other - Keeping your food safe while grilling - 2009
• Other - Choose to be healthy - 2009
• Other - Iron County 4-H Newsletter - 2009
• Other - Kathy's Corner Newsletter - 2009
• Other - After Mother's Day is over.... - 2009
• Other - Spring cleaning on a budget - 2009
• Other - Ask a Specialist. Why Volunteer? - 2009
• Other - Ask a Specialist - 2009
• Multi-Media-Other - Why volunteer? - 2009
• Other - How can I connect with yound people around me? - 2009
• Other - Make a difference during National Volunteer Month - 2009
• Other - Keeping positive in uncertain times - 2009
• Other - On the move: Add 2,000 steps per day. - 2009
• Multi-Media-Other - How can I connect with the young people around me? - 2009
• Other - Mentor, get involved in the lives of youth. - 2009
• Other - Iron County 4-H Newsletter - 2009
• Other - Kathy's Corner Newsletter - 2009
• Other - USU Extension offers savings art contest - 2009
• Other - Get the most out of legumes. - 2009
• Other - Teach kids to be money wise - 2009
• Other - How do you show others you care? - 2009
• Other - Everybody needs a mentor. Who was there for you? - 2009
• Other - Iron County 4-H Newsletter - 2009
• Other - Kathy's Corner Newsletter - 2009
• Other - Gain skills for finances at class - 2009
• Other - Start the new year with financial confidence - 2009
• Abstract - Building competent, caring, and contributing middle-school youth through effective after-school programs: Youth and families with promise/4-H after-school - 2008
• Miscellaneous-Extension - Canning guides at altitudes 3,000- 10,000 ft. (template for educators) - 2008
• Abstract - Empowering minority youth through 4-H mentoring - 2008
• Miscellaneous-Extension - Principles of pressure canning - 2008
• Fact Sheet-Extension - Principles of pressure canning - 2008
• Other - Keeping positive in uncertain times. - 2008
• Other - Bright ideas for a tight budget - 2008
• Other - Cultivating gratitude brings happiness - 2008
• Other - Do you have any tips for cultivating gratitude? - 2008
• Other - Do you have any tips for cultivating gratitude? - 2008
• Other - Do you have tips for cultivating gratitude? - 2008
• Other - Do you have tips for cultivating gratitude? - 2008
• Other - Tips for cultivating gratitude - 2008
• Other - Use these tips for navigating 'Black Friday' - 2008
• Other - Kathy's Corner - 2008
• Journal Article, Academic Journal - Latino Youth Participation in Community Programs - 2008
• Other - Have a developed attitude of gratitude - 2008
• Other - What can I do to protect my family during flu season? - 2008
• Other - Take precautions before flu season hits - 2008
• Other - What can I do to protect my family during flu season? - 2008
• Other - What can I do to protect my family during flu season? - 2008
• Other - Prepare for flu season now - 2008
• Other - What can I do to protect my family during flu season this year? - 2008
• Other - What do you know about your credit card company? - 2008
• Other - Basic sauce mix saves time - 2008
• Other - Kathy's Corner - 2008
• Other - Coping with loss together - 2008
• Other - Which plastics are safe for food storage? - 2008
• Other - Avoid some common canning mistakes - 2008
• Other - It's not too late to make summer memorble - 2008
• Other - Clothing choices really do matter - 2008
• Other - Kathy's Corner Newsletter - 2008
• Multi-Media-Other - Ask a specialist: Which plastics are safe for food storage? - 2008
• Other - Prevent foodborne illnesses by following these safety tips - 2008
• Other - What plastic should I use for food storage? - 2008
• Other - Nutrition Education - 2008
• Other - Fun ways to get your 3-a-day from the dairy group - 2008
• Other - Prepareing for Mother Nature's wild weather - 2008
• Other - Kathy's Corner Newsletter - 2008
• Other - Promote healthy families using protective factors - 2008
• Other - Questions abound about water storage - 2008
• Miscellaneous-Extension - Principles of boiling water canning - 2008
• Other - Principles of pressure canning - 2008
• Other - April is national volunteer month - 2008
• Other - Teach kids about fairness - 2008
• Other - Kathy's Corner Newsletter - 2008
• Other - Healthy eating for kids starts with the parents - 2008
• Other - Know the difference between wants and needs - 2008
• Other - Making pesonal savings a priority - 2008
• Other - Kathy's Corner Newsletter - 2008
• Other - Resolve to better manage time between work, family - 2008
• Other - Financial management workshops - 2008
• Other - Get in touch with your 'financial' feelings - 2008
• Other - How to prepare for the worst - 2008
• Miscellaneous-Extension - Integrating the Latino population in Extension and community youth programs - 2007
• Other - Kathy's Corner News - 2007
• Other - Are you a responsible credit card user? - 2007
• Other - Tips for storing and preserving squash - 2007
• Other - Prevent mold and moisture - 2007
• Other - Kathy's Corner News - 2007
• Other - A few basics about herbs & spices - 2007
• Other - try these tips for canning your own fruit pie filling - 2007
• Other - Self worth of great value in going back to school - 2007
• Other - Build a family support network - 2007
• Other - Take altitude into consideration when preparing, cooking food - 2007
• Other - Kathy's Corner News - 2007
• Other - Do we really need sugar in our diet? - 2007
• Other - Integrating the Latno population in community programs - 2007
• Other - Saving tips for those who never save - 2007
• Other - Does anyone practice etiquette? - 2007
• Other - Teach children important skill of money management - 2007
• Other - Kathy's Corner News - 2007
• Fact Sheet-Extension - 4-H Mentoring: Youth and families with promise - 2007
• Other - Now is a great time to check the health of your 72-hour kit - 2007
• Other - Make gardening a family activity - 2007
• Other - The basics for cleaning and caring for your clothes - 2007
• Other - Take a moment and enjoy National Nutrition Month - 2007
• Other - Kathy's Corner News - 2007
• Other - Friends are essential to our child's development - 2007
• Other - Save money at the grocery store - 2007
• Other - Know what to do when your canned food storage freezes - 2007
• Other - Are food additives good or bad? Maybe both - 2007
• Other - The best time to organize your life is now - 2007
• Other - Kathy's Corner News - 2007
• Abstract - Involvement of the Latino population in youth development and community programs - 2006
• Abstract - Involvement of the Latino population in youth development and community programs - 2006
• Journal Article, Academic Journal - Mentoring: A promising approach for involving at-risk youth in 4-H - 2006
• Journal Article, Professional Journal - Mentoring: A Promising Approach for Involving At-risk Youth in 4-H. - 2006
• Conference Proceeding - 4-H Mentoring: A Trend to Involve At-Risk Youth in the Traditions of 4-H - 2005
• Multi-Media-Other - 4-H mentoring - 2005
• Multi-Media-Other - Fueling Family Dreams Through Mentoring: Youth and Families With Promise - 2003
• Journal Article, Professional Journal - Mentoring As a Prevention Strategy - 2003
• Journal Article, Professional Journal - Mentoring as a prevention strategy: A promising program in Utah - 2002
• Curriculum Materials-Instructor's Manual - Connect! Learning Activities to Strengthen Assets. (revised edition) - 2001
• Conference Proceeding - Youth and Families with Promise-Applying Developmental Assets Through an Activities Based Curriculum - 2001
• Curriculum Materials-Other - Connect! Learning Activities to Strengthen Assets - 2000

Contracts/Grants Awarded

• CYFAR Sustainable community Projects - $80000
• 4-H Mentoring, YFP, OJJDP Mentoring Enhancement Demonstration Program Grant - $1199670.00 - 2012-10-01
• Food $ense Nutrition Education- Iron County - $32960.00 - 2012-10-31
• Youth and Families with Promise- School-based mentoring - $8541.00 - 2012-09-30
• ASPIRE 2012- North Elementary - $33100.00 - 2012-08-31
• Safe Passages 2012, Canyon View Middle School - $33769.00 - 2012-08-31
• Safe Passages 2012- Cedar Middle School - $33769.00 - 2012-08-31
• Youth and Families with Promise, 4-H Mentoring - $10000.00 - 2012-05-31
• National 4-H Council YFP Grant- Iron County - $31000 - 2012-04-30
• FCS Program Assistant - $11160 - 2012-01-02
• 4-H Mentoring Youth and Families with Promise - $107672 - 2011-07-01
• Youth and Families with Promise - $41000 - 2011-03-01
• 4-H Mentoring/Youth and Families with Promise Grant - $85000 - 2010-12-31
• Iron County Extension, Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program - $1000 - 2010-12-31
• YFP Canyon View Middle School - $6000 - 2010-12-31
• Youth and Families with Promise 4-H After-school Mentoring - $500 - 2010-12-31
• Youth and Families with Promise, school-based mentoring for Iron County - $7554 - 2010-12-31
• Youth and Families with Promise Community-based Program - $11160 - 2010-12-31
• Food Sense Nutrition Education Program - $32000 - 2009-12-31
• Use of facilities and custodial services donated by Iron County School District: Cedar Middle School - $5600 - 1998-12-31
• 4-H Youth & Families with Promise - $100000
• 4-H Mentoring/Youth and Families with Promise, Elementary Site - $70000
• Iron County extension, FCS Program Assistant - $8850 - 2009-12-31
• Youth and Families with Promise 4-H After-school Mentoring - $500 - 2009-12-31
• Youth and Families with Promise Community Based Program - $10850 - 2009-12-31
• Youth and Families with Promise, school-based mentoring for Iron County - $7539.50 - 2009-12-31
• Youth and Families with Promise 4-H After School Mentoring - $86000 - 2009-12-31
• Food Sense Nutrition Education Program - $32000 - 2008-12-31
• Utah Saves - $2000 - 2008-12-31
• America Saves Week - $750 - 2008-12-31
• CYFAR-Youth and Families with Promise Academic Allstars/4-H After School - $134000 - 2008-12-31
• Strengthening youth mentoring through community partnerships - $310898 - 2008-12-31
• Youth and Families with Promise Community-based Program - $5000 - 2008-12-31
• Youth and Families with Promise, school-based mentoring for Iron County - $10863 - 2008-12-31
• Food Sense Nutrition Education Program - $32000 - 2007-12-31
• Utah Saves - $2000 - 2007-12-31
• Empowering under-served youth through 4-H mentoring - $10000 - 2007-08-31
• CYFAR-Youth and Families with Promise Academic Allstars/4-H After School - $104010 - 2007-12-31
• Iron County extension, FCS Program Assistant - $8719 - 2007-12-31
• Youth and Families with Promise School-based mentoring - $8335 - 2007-12-31
• Food Sense Nutrition Education Program - $26000 - 2006-12-31
• Youth and Families with Promise, Community-based Program - $26640 - 2006-12-31
• Iron County extension, FCS Program Assistant - $8545 - 2006-12-31
• School-based mentoring - Youth and Families with Promise - $7463 - 2006-12-31
• Youth and Families with Promise Academic Allstars/4-H Community Cares - $97192 - 2006-12-31
• Food Sense Nutrition Education Program - $26410 - 2005-12-31