Shannon Cromwell

Home and Community Department

Extension Associate Professor | Sanpete County


Shannon Cromwell

Contact Information

Office Location: Sanpete County Extension
Phone: (435)-283-3472
Email: shannon.cromwell@usu.edu
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Educational Background

MA, Human Development and Family Studies, (Family Studies), University of Missouri, 2010
Focus on Kids: A Resource Guide for Divorcing or Separating Parents
BS, Family Studies and Human Services, (Family Life and Community Services), Kansas State University, 2000
Youth Mental Health First Aid, USU Extension, 2019
Infant & Child CPR and First Aid, 2018
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI), USU, Institutional Review Board, 2012
P.I.C.K. (Premarital Interpersonal Choices and Knowledge), Love Thinks, LLC., 2012
Master Food Preserver Certification, Utah State University, 2011

Awards

Excellence in Afterschool Programming, Western Region Winner, 2024

National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals

Continued Excellence Award, 2024

National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

Continued Excellence Award, Western Region Winner, 2024

National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

Distinguished County Team Award, 2024

Utah Association of Extension 4-H Youth Developmental Professionals

Excellence in Afterschool Programming, 2024

Utah Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals

Innovative Program Team Award, Hidden Gems Guides, 2024

Utah Extension Association of 4-H Youth Developmental Professionals

Diversity Team Award, Marathon Kids, 2024

Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

School Wellness Team Award, 2023

National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

School Wellness Team Award, 2023

National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

Faculty of the Year, 2023

Utah Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals

Mid-Career Service Award, 2023

UEAFCS

School Wellness Team Award, 2023

Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

Distinguished Service Award (DSA), 2022

National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

Marketing/Public Relations Team Award, Couples and Family Relationships Working Group, 2022

Utah Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (UEAFCS)

Mid-Career Service Award, 2022

Epsilon Sigma Phi

Mid-Career Service Award, 2022

Epsilon Sigma Phi, Iota Chapter

Mid-Career Service Award, Western Region Winner, 2022

Epsilon Sigma Phi

Outstanding Poster Presentaton Award, 2022

Epsilon Sigma Phi

Every Kid Outdoors Committee *Invited, 2021

Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity

National Mentor for NEAFCS, 2021

National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

Jim Kahler Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, 2021

National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals

Excellence in STEM Programming, 2021

Utah Association of Extension 4-H Agents

Jim Kahler Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Award, 2021

National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals

Peer Recognition Award, 2021

Utah Association of Extension 4-H Agents

Innovative Program Team Award, 2021

Utah Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

Innovative Program Team Award, Family STEM Nights, 2020

Utah Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

Peer Recognition Award, 2020

Utah Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

School Wellness Award, 2017

National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

School Wellness Award, 2017

National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

School Wellness Award, 2017

Utah Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

Communications Award: Internet Education, Live Well Utah Blog, 2016

National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

Communications Team Award: Internet Education, Live Well Utah Blog, 2016

National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

Family Health and Wellness Team Award, Food Sense Nutrition Education Program, 2016

National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

Communications Team Award: Internet Education, Live Well Utah Blog, 2016

Utah Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

Diversity Team Award, Snow College Relationship Education Research Study, 2016

Utah Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

Family Health and Wellness Team Award: Food Sense Nutrition Education Program, 2016

Utah Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

Marketing/Public Relations Team Award, Sanpete County Kid Pack Program, 2016

Utah Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

New Educator Award, 2016

Utah Association of Extension 4-H Agents

Committed Community Partner Award, Sanpete Pantry Board of Directors, 2016

Utah Campus Compact

Achievement in Service Award, 2015

National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA)

Food Sense Supervisor of the Year, 2015

Utah State University Food Sense Program

New Educator Award, 2015

UEAFCS

Peer Recognition Award, 2015

UEAFCS

Innovative Program Individual Award, 2nd Place, 2014

UEAFCS

Innovative Program Team Award, 2013

Utah Extension of Family & Consumer Sciences

Marketing/Public Relations Team Award, 2013

Utah Extension of Family & Consumer Sciences

Program Excellence Through Research Team Award, 2013

Utah Extension of Family & Consumer Sciences


Publications | Abstracts

  • Cromwell, S., Davis, E., Improving emotion regulation skills among youth through intentional social-emotional learning lessons in afterschool programs.
  • Davis, E., Cromwell, S., Encouraging college and career readiness by incorporating STEM education into family engagement activities.
  • Cromwell, S., Nelson, C., MacArthur, S., Prevedel, S., (2016). Healthy Living: Incorporate it into Your 4-H Program (WRLF).
  • Cromwell, S., 4-H Afterschool Avenues: Paving the Way for Tomorrow's Leaders.
  • Cromwell, S., Nelson, C., Food & Field Olympics: Activities for Young Children.
  • Cromwell, S., 4-H Family Fun Nights: Connecting Families, Schools, and Communities.
  • Cromwell, S., 4-H Family Fun Nights: Connecting Families, Schools, and Communities.
  • Cromwell, S., 4-H Science Saturday Workshops.
  • MacArthur, S., Cromwell, S., Garcia, Z., Hill, P.A, Nelson, C., Discover 4-H Clubs: Baby Stepping into new 4-H Projects. Utah State University Extension
  • MacArthur, S., Cromwell, S., Garcia, Z., Hill, P.A, Nelson, C., Discover 4-H Clubs: Baby Stepping into new 4-H Projects. Utah State University Extension
  • Cromwell, S., Upton, S., Family Science Night: A Fun, Interactive Way to Bring Science to 4-H and 4-H to the Community.
  • Cromwell, S., Rural 4-H Afterschool Programs: Linking Schools, Families, and Communities.
  • Cromwell, S., 4-H Afterschool Mobile Kits.

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Fact Sheets

  • Peterson, G., Cromwell, S., (2017). Jicama.
  • Nelson, C., Cromwell, S., (2017). Mindful Eating: Benefits, Challenges, and Strategies. Utah State University Extension
  • Nelson, C., Cromwell, S., (2016). Benefits of Exercise on Mind Function.
  • Palmer, M.D, McCann, R.B, Cromwell, S., (2015). Rainwater Harvesting for the Home and Farm.
  • Cromwell, S., Brower, N., (2013). Helping Children Understand and Manage Anger.

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Curriculum

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Journal Articles

Academic Journal

  • Levin, M.E, Peterson, J.M, Durward, C., Bingeman, B., Davis, E., Nelson, C., Cromwell, S., (2021). A randomized controlled trial of online acceptance and commitment therapy to improve diet and physical activity among adults who are overweight/obese. Transactional Behavioral Medicine, 11, 1216-1225.
  • Palmer, M., Cromwell, S., (2019). Six Essential Elements: A Best Practices Model for Developing Effective Extension Programs. Journal of the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
  • Beckmeyer, J.J, Cromwell, S., Romantic Relationships and Emerging Adults' Well-Being.
  • Cromwell, S., Beckmeyer, J.J, (2017). Exploring College Students' Perceptions of Romantic Relationship Education. Journal of the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
  • Cromwell, S., Nelson, C., Prevedel, S., (2017). Reducing Hunger Among Low-Income Youth Through Weekend Kid Packs. Journal of the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciencesurnal of the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
  • Cromwell, S., Palmer, M., (2016). Strengthening Communities Through Community-Based Service Learning Projects.

Professional Journal

  • Cromwell, S., Ure, K., (2022). Improving Emotion Regulation Skills among Afterschool Youth through Intentional Social-Emotional Learning Lessons. Journal of the National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences
  • Davis, E., Cromwell, S., (2020). Encouraging college and career readiness by incorporating STEM education into family engagement activities. Journal of the National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences
  • Cromwell, S., Palmer, M.D, (2015). 4-H Family Fun Nights: Connecting Families, Schools, and Communities.

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | MultiMedia

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Other

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Extension

Empowering Youth through 4-H Programs (school-based), 2012 - 2023
Strengthening Interpersonal Relationships, 2012 - 2023
4-H Youth Development , 2011 - 2023
Civil Rights, 2011 - 2023
Increasing Physical Activity among Youth and Reducing Food Insecurity among Low-Income Families , 2011 - 2023