Kasondra McCracken
Biography
Kasondra earned her bachelor's degree from The University of Arizona and her master's degree in Community Health Education from the University of New Mexico. She is a Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) and spent several years working as a public health educator in the college setting. Some of her favorite topics to teach are health promotion program planning, malaria prevention, suicide prevention, healthy relationships, and stress management. In 2017 she became certified as a holistic stress management instructor (HSMI).
Kasondra has five years experience teaching health science courses at the university level. Before joining Arizona State, Kasondra had the opportunity to teach malaria education in Tamale, Ghana. She also has a heart for national service, and previously worked for Teach for America, Americorps, and the American Red Cross. Kasondra In 2015, Kasondra was the Pacific Coast Region Winner for the American College Health Association Affiliate New Professional Award. This award recognizes those who have provided service to the field of college health for five years or less and who have made significant contributions to their institutions.
Education
Master of Science in Community Health Education, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, College of Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences, conferred with Distinction, 2013
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences in Health Education, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, conferred 2008
Certified Holistic Stress Management Instructor (HSMI), Paramount Wellness Institute, conferred June 2017.
Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES), National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, conferred April 2014
Research Interests
Publications
Changing the World with Fishing Nets and Wedding Veils: A Malaria Prevention Article. Spirituality and Health Magazine. July 16, 2019.
Courses
| Spring 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| HEP 102 | Foundations of HEHP |
| HEP 394 | Special Topics |
| CHS 394 | Special Topics |
| HEP 454 | Health Promotion Plan and Impl |
| HEP 466 | Health Prom Mgmt and Admin |
| CHS 494 | Special Topics |
| EXW 554 | Plan Implem Health Promotion |
| Fall 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| HEP 102 | Foundations of HEHP |
| HEP 251 | Preventing HIV&Substance Abuse |
| CHS 394 | Special Topics |
| HEP 454 | Health Promotion Plan and Impl |
| HEP 466 | Health Prom Mgmt and Admin |
| CHS 494 | Special Topics |
| EXW 554 | Plan Implem Health Promotion |
| Summer 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| HEP 102 | Foundations of HEHP |
| CHS 394 | Special Topics |
| HEP 454 | Health Promotion Plan and Impl |
| Spring 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| HEP 102 | Foundations of HEHP |
| HEP 452 | Hlth Advcy in HED |
| HEP 454 | Health Promotion Plan and Impl |
| HEP 466 | Health Prom Mgmt and Admin |
| EXW 554 | Plan Implem Health Promotion |
| EXW 590 | Reading and Conference |
| Fall 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| EXW 102 | Foundations of HEHP |
| EXW 294 | Special Topics |
| EXW 454 | Health Promotion Plan and Impl |
| EXW 456 | Health Promotion Program Eval |
| EXW 466 | Health Prom Mgmt and Admin |
| EXW 554 | Plan Implem Health Promotion |
| EXW 556 | Program Eval Health Prom |
| Summer 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| EXW 102 | Foundations of HEHP |
| EXW 454 | Health Promotion Plan and Impl |
| EXW 466 | Health Prom Mgmt and Admin |
| EXW 554 | Plan Implem Health Promotion |
| Spring 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| EXW 400 | Stress Management for Wellness |
| EXW 454 | Health Promotion Plan and Impl |
| EXW 554 | Plan Implem Health Promotion |
| Fall 2018 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| EXW 400 | Stress Management for Wellness |
| EXW 454 | Health Promotion Plan and Impl |
| EXW 456 | Health Promotion Program Eval |
| EXW 466 | Health Prom Mgmt and Admin |
| Summer 2018 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| EXW 102 | Foundations of HEHP |
| EXW 312 | HIV/AIDS Prevention |
| EXW 321 | Consumer Health |
| EXW 351 | Substance Abuse Prevention |
| Spring 2018 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| EXW 102 | Foundations of HEHP |
| EXW 446 | Health Promotion & Progrm Eval |
| EXW 454 | Health Promotion Plan and Impl |
| EXW 466 | Health Prom Mgmt and Admin |
| Fall 2017 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| EXW 400 | Stress Management for Wellness |
| EXW 454 | Health Promotion Plan and Impl |
| EXW 456 | Health Promotion Program Eval |
| EXW 466 | Health Prom Mgmt and Admin |
| Summer 2017 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| EXW 400 | Stress Management for Wellness |
| EXW 466 | Health Prom Mgmt and Admin |
| Spring 2017 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| EXW 302 | Fundamentals of Wellness |
| EXW 454 | Health Promotion Plan and Impl |
| EXW 456 | Health Promotion Program Eval |
| EXW 466 | Health Prom Mgmt and Admin |
| Fall 2016 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| EXW 302 | Fundamentals of Wellness |
| EXW 325 | Fitness for Life |
| EXW 400 | Stress Management for Wellness |
Presentations
Presenter, Creating a Safe Space: A Post-Secondary Educators Perspective on Preventing Suicide, Arizona State University. Phoenix, AZ, April 2016
Guest Lecturer, Health Education Q&A, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, April 2016
Poster Presentation, Stressbusters: A Suicide Prevention Initiative, 14th Annual NAU Assessment Fair, Flagstaff, AZ, March 30, 2015
Guest Lecturer, Contraceptive Choices, Northern Arizona University Biology/Healthy Lifestyles class, Flagstaff, AZ, 2014-2015
Guest Lecturer, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Northern Arizona University Biology/Healthy Lifestyles class, Flagstaff, AZ, 2014-2015
Presenter, Sexology, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, 2014-2015
Presenter, Campus Connect Suicide Prevention Training, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, 2014-2015
Presenter, Stress Less, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, 2014-2015
Presenter, Pillow Talk, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, 2014-2015
Presenter, Creepy or Cute, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, 2014-2015
Presenter, How to Stay Healthy and Well in College Northern Arizona University Freshmen Orientation, Flagstaff, AZ, 2014
Presenter, Stand by Me: LGBTQ & Mental Health Q-Chat, Northern Arizona University LGBTQIA Office, Flagstaff, AZ, October 2014
Presenter, LGBTQ Safer Sex Workshop Q-Chat, Northern Arizona University LGBTQIA Office, Flagstaff, AZ, October 2014
Presenter, Suicide Prevention for ROTC Students Northern Arizona University Army ROTC Office, Flagstaff, AZ, October 2014
Poster Presentation, An Examination of the Use of Bed Nets to Address the Global Spread of Malaria, 16th Annual UNM Graduate Student Colloquium, Albuquerque, NM, March 26, 2013
Closing Speaker, Peace Begins in Me Charity Benefit, Albuquerque Balloon Museum, October 13, 2011
Honors/Awards
College of Health Solutions Service Award, 2020
Outstanding Service and Leadership Award, NCHEC, 2019
Committee for Campus Inclusion Catalyst Award, 2019
American College Health Association Affiliate New Professional, Pacific Coast Region, 2015
Outstanding Graduate Award for Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences, 2013
Certificate of National Service, AmeriCorps, 2007
American Red Cross Southern Arizona Chapter Award/Student and Youth Services, 2007
Professional Associations
Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES), National Commission for Health Education Credentialing
Service
NCHEC Ambassador, National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, 2018 - 2019
Angel Tree Coordinator. Angel Tree is a program of Prison Fellowship that connects parents in prison with their children through the delivery of Christmas gifts. This program was founded in 1982 by an ex-prisoner who witnessed firsthand the strained relationship between prisoners and their children. Angel Tree has grown to be the largest national outreach specifically for the children of prisoners. In October – December, I planned and implemented this program, overseeing volunteers and coordinating logistics. 52 children living in Flagstaff, Williams, Leup, and Cameron received gifts this Christmas. APHA calls the “school to prison pipeline” a huge public health concern and consider it a health equity issue. Angel Tree allows space to build trust so that a systems change can begin to take place and help to change the narrative.
Sunday School Teacher. Redemption Church, Flagstaff Arizona.
Volunteer, Foster Care and Adoption Network, 2016
Work History
Lecturer, Arizona State University. College of Health Solutions, Phoenix, AZ, 2016 Present
Instructor, Northern Arizona University, Dept. of Health Sciences, Flagstaff, AZ, 2014 2016
Health Educator, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, 2014 2015
Teaching Assistant, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, 2012 2013
Program Coordinator, Project PeacePal / Against Malaria Foundation, Tamale, Ghana, 2012
Malaria Program Consultant, Project PeacePal, Albuquerque, NM, 2010 2012
Teacher, Watch Me Grow Preschool, Gilbert, AZ, 2009 2010
Second Grade Teacher, Teach for America, Isaac School District, Phoenix, AZ, 2008 - 2009
Intern, Community Food Bank, Tucson, AZ, 2008
Instructor/Intern, American Red Cross, Tucson, AZ, 2007
AmeriCorps State Member, Arts for All, Tucson, AZ, 2007