JAN L. NORQUEST
Flagstaff,AZ
Summary
Experienced non-formal educator specializing in program design, volunteer development and youth engagement. Developed innovative workshops and managed volunteers to enhance educational outreach. Skilled in technical communication, creating impactful materials that promote community youth development and foster youth life skills.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
Flagstaff, Az
03.1992 - 08.2016
- Focused on youth life skill development through community-based 4-H clubs and collaborations.
- Designed educational programs fostering community engagement and supporting youth development initiatives.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance knowledge of sustainable farming techniques.
- Created informational materials to support youth and volunteer development
- Assisted in the training of new staff and volunteers in program delivery.
- Prepared educational materials such as fact sheets, bulletins, newsletters, videos, web pages, radio broadcasts and other media products.
- Collected and analyzed data to identify community program needs, informing targeted program development.
Assistant/Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
Prescott, Az
03.1986 - 03.1992
Assistant Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
Safford, Az
02.1984 - 03.1986
Extension Agent, 4-H
University of Wyoming Agricultural Extension Service
Torrington, Wy
06.1983 - 10.1983
- Supported team with assigned responsibilities during temporary employment.
4-H Program Assistant/Graduate Assistant
University of Wyoming Agricultural Extension Service
Laramie, Wy
01.1980 - 05.1983
Education
M.S. - Extension Education
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY01-1983
B.S. - Animal Science
University of Wyoming
Laramie, Wyoming01-1979
Skills
- Curriculum development
- educational design
- program development
- workshop facilitation/presentation
- proposal writing
- technical communication/referred journal articles
- volunteer management
Publications
- Identifying High Quality Youth Programs: Information for Parents, Strickland, B., Norquest, J.L., Lauxman, L., Stuart, M., Tessman, D., Waits, J., Stone, M., Fact Sheet, 2006, 35%
- Identifying High Quality Youth Programs: An Overview of Key Qualities, Borden, L. M., Perkins, D.F., Stuart, M., Tessman, D., Lauxman, L., Waits, J., Strickland, B., Norquest, J.L., Stone, M., Fact Sheet, 2006, 5%
- Identifying High Quality Youth Programs: Information for High School Professionals, Stuart, M., Tessman, D., Lauxman, L., Waits, J., Borden, L.M., Strickland, B., Norquest, J.L., Stone, M., Fact Sheet, 2006, 5%
- Identifying High Quality Youth Programs: Quality Indicators for Out of School Time Quick Reference Guide, Stuart, M., Waits, J., Borden, L.M., Tessman, D., Lauxman, L., Strickland, B., Norquest, J.L., Stone, M., Fact Sheet, 2006, 5%
- Identifying High Quality Youth Programs: Information for Middle School Professionals, Tessman, D., Stuart, M., Waits, J., Lauxman, L., Borden, L.M., Strickland, B., Norquest, J.L., Stone, M., Fact Sheet, 2006, 5%
- Identifying High Quality Youth Programs: Community Connections and Collaborations, Borden, L. M., Stuart, M., Waits, J., Tessman, D., Lauxman, L., Strickland, B., Norquest, J.L., Fact Sheet, 2006, 5%
- Identifying High Quality Youth Programs: Information for Youth Development Professionals, Lauxman, L., Waits, J., Stuart, M., Tessman, D., Borden, L.M., Strickland, B., Norquest, J.L., Stone, M., Fact Sheet, 2006, 5%
- Community Asset Mapping for Assessing Youth Development Needs, Norquest, J. L., National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Annual Conference, 1998, 1, 100%
- Professional Development for Educators Through Travel to Zimbabwe, Betts, S., Norquest, J. L., Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 1997, 17, 30%
- Creating Partnerships: The Zimbabwe-U.S. Community Youth Development Model, Betts, S., Norquest, J. L., Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education, 6, 50%
- Impact of Zimbabwe Experience on Personal and Professional Development of Youth and Family Professionals, Betts, S., Norquest, J. L., Refereed Paper, 1995, International Association of Agricultural and Extension Education, 7, 50%
Abstracts
- Communities Forging to Bridge the Gap of Isolation, Lindstrom, D., Norquest, J.L., National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Annual Conference, 1999, 1, 50%
- Impact of Zimbabwe Experience on Personal and Professional Development of Youth and Family Professionals, Betts, S., Norquest, J.L., International Association of Agricultural and Extension Education Conference, 1995, 3, 50%
Timeline
Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
03.1992 - 08.2016
Assistant/Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
03.1986 - 03.1992
Assistant Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
02.1984 - 03.1986
Extension Agent, 4-H
University of Wyoming Agricultural Extension Service
06.1983 - 10.1983
4-H Program Assistant/Graduate Assistant
University of Wyoming Agricultural Extension Service
01.1980 - 05.1983
M.S. - Extension Education
University of Wyoming
B.S. - Animal Science
University of Wyoming