Carolyn Gass Hardimon
Education
1965-1968 Family and Consumer Science M. S. - Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, IL
1961-1963 Home Economics Education, B. S. - Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, IL
1959-1961 Home Economics Education - MacMurray College at Jacksonville, IL
Work Experience
1968-2001 Teacher – Family and Consumer Science - BTHS – East
1970-1993 Department Chair – Family and Consumer Science
1970-1995 Cooperative Education Coordinator
1964-1968 Home Advisor – University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service - Bond County
1963-1964 Assistant Home Advisor – University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service - Pike County
Volunteer & Free Educational Contributions
2006-2008 Editor - "Cooking for 1 or 2" - World Wide Recipe Publication
2005-2008 Editor - “Recipes for Life” - Southwestern Illinois College Senior Program Publication
2002-2008 Editor - "Tiny Bites - Parent and Preschooler Cooking Together" - Publication & Cookbook
2002-2008 Editor - “Kids Cook” weekly food column – Belleville News Democrat
2001-2008 Volunteer - Southwestern Illinois Violence Prevention Center
2001-2008 Consulting, Curriculum & Activities - Assisted Living Centers, Boys & Girls Clubs of America,
Summer Day Camps, Early Childhood, Federal Child Care Food Program, Health & Beauty Spas,
Home Schools, Juvenile Correction & Treatment Centers, Latch Key, Nursing Homes, Parks &
Recreation, Private and Public Schools K-12, Science Projects, Senior Day Centers, Special
Education Services, and Starnet.
2001-2008 Recipe Development - Consumer Connections, Farmer's Market, Hardimon Chiropractic Clinic,
& Violence Prevention Center.
2001-2008 Recipe Development, Consultation, & Testing - Individual and Corporate
2005-2006 Editor - "Just Desserts Recipe Tips" - Red Hat Society National Lifestyle magazine
1982-1995 Leadership - 4-H Club (15 years), Girl Scouts (6 years), & Junior Grange (5 years)
Groups
AARP, Belleville Red Hat Elegant Swans, Shiloh Red Hat Sugars, Illinois Retired Teachers Association, L.I.F.T., S.I.U. Alumni Association, & St. Clair County Farm Bureau.
Ask Carolyn about-
A Home Economics Curriculum
Basic Cooking Skills
Common Cooking Ingredients
Consulting -Corporate/Individual
Consumer Buying
Cooking for One and/or Two
Cooking for Children
Cooking Principles
Cooking for Seniors
Cooking Techniques
Cooking Terms
Cooking with Fresh Herbs
Eating Problems
Emergency Substitutions
Entertaining
Equivalents
Family Cooking Together
Food preservation
Food Safety & Storage
Meal Planning on a Budget
Meal Planning
Mealtime Behavior
Measuring Techniques
Microwave Tips
Newlyweds - Recipes/Tips
Nutrition Education
Organizing your Kitchen
Quick & Easy Recipes
Party Themes
Preschool Recipes & Activities
Recipe Development
Safety & Sanitation
Seasonal & Holiday recipes
Special Needs Recipes
Table Settings & Decorations
Table Manners
Testing Recipes
Time & Energy Mgt.
Unusual Ingredients
Weights & Measures
