Shawnee Hendershot

Education

• PhD in Family and Human Development, Utah State University (2016)
• MS in Family, Consumer, and Human Development, Utah State University (2011)
• BS in Child Development, Brigham Young University-Idaho (2008)
• Associate’s Degree in Office Management, Ricks College (1996)

Previous Work Experience

• Associate Faculty, Pittsburg State University (2015–2022)
• Graduate Instructor and Researcher, Utah State University (2009–2015)
• Paraprofessional Educator, Big Horn School District #1 (2008–2009)
• Office Assistant, BYU-Idaho (2004–2008), BYU (1999–2004), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1998–1999)

Professional Interests

• Mental health
• Mathematics in early childhood environments
• Resilience
• Course design
• Student engagement
• Child development
• Adolescent development
• Observation and assessment
• Family stress and coping
• Family relations

Hobbies and Activities

• Reading
• Playing the piano
• Quilting
• Embroidery
• Walking