• 4-H Youth Retention Study

• Shelstad, N., J. Peutz, B. Brody, “Speak up with Confidence; Tips on Presenting in Nine Key Areas” University of Idaho CALS Educational Communication Bulletin, BUL 880, 2012.
• Shelstad, N., 2017. Facilitation Coach Volunteers Fulfill a Need in County 4-H Program. Journal of Extension. (submitted)
• Shelstad, N., L. Hansen, L. Vega, 2017. Youth Learn Responsible Use of Credit Cards. Journal of Extension. (submitted)
• Shelstad, N., J. Peutz, C. Brush, J. Buck, A. Robertson, Dutch Oven Cooking, Unit 2, University of Idaho, 2017. (submitted for peer review)
• Shelstad, N., J. Peutz, C. Brush, J. Buck, A. Robertson, Dutch Oven Cooking Helpers’ Guide, University of Idaho. 2017. (submitted for peer review)
• Shelstad, N., J. Peutz, C. Brush, Dutch Oven Cooking Helpers’ Guide, University of Idaho. 2011. State 4-H on-line curriculum, PNW # pending.
• Peutz, J., N. Shelstad, C. Brush, Dutch Oven Cooking, Unit 1, University of Idaho. 2010. State 4-H on-line curriculum #53144, PNW # pending.
• Shelstad, N., J. Peutz, C. Brush, Dutch Oven Cooking Recipes, University of Idaho. 2010. State 4-H on-line curriculum #53150.

I have worked for the University of Idaho for 18 years, ten years as a faculty member. In 2007, I was hired as the 4-H Extension Educator in Canyon County, one of the largest 4-H programs in Idaho.  My strengths in this position include ability to effectively communicate, organize programs, and begin new programs.

In 2015, I was hired as a Regional Youth Development Educator for the Extension Southern District with 50% state responsibility and 50% district responsibility. In this position I have connected with community organizations such as the Idaho Afterschool Network, Idaho Youth Ranch and have worked with a multi-state research project on youth retention in 4-H programs. I have led a team to develop a new staff orientation series of 18 modules, work as a team member to write activities for a National 4-H/NASA curriculum and support county 4-H programs as needed.

• National Association of Extension 4-H Agents, Specialty Award, Excellence in Teamwork, State, Western Region and National Winner, 2017.
• National Association of Extension 4-H Agents, Specialty Award, Excellence in Volunteerism Team, State, Western Region and National Winner, 2016.
• National Association of Extension 4-H Agents, Individual Search for Excellence in Teen Programming, State and Western Regional Award Winner, 2013.
• National Association of Extension 4-H Agents, Team Communicator Award for Educational Piece, Idaho and Oregon State Winners and Western Regional Award Winner, 2013.
• Twelve additional individual and team State awards 2005 – 2016 including the Extension Diversity award, NAE4-HA Distinguished Service and Achievement in Service awards.