4810 North Sheridan Rd Peoria IL 61614-5928
Kathy teachs young children in preschool, kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades about healthy eating and taking care of themselves. Some of my classes are underserved audiences such as Hispanic, hearing impaired, and special needs. I love working with all of the students and seeing them try new healthy foods.”
Kathy began her career with University of Illinois Extension in 2002. Her work is focused on SNAP-Ed programs in Peoria County.
A special treat for SNAP-Ed Instructor Kathy Ellis was when she got to teach in her grandson’s preschool class at Valeska Hinton Early Childhood Center. The majority of Kathy’s nutrition programs are with young children, including classrooms for hearing impaired students and students with special needs. Many of her classes include Hispanic youth.
EXTENSION SNAP-ED FOCUS AREAS
- Illinois Junior Chefs, youth cooking school
- EAT.MOVE.SAVE educational booths, food pantries
- Lunchroom Tastings
- Organwise Guys, K—2 grades
- It’s Fun To Be Healthy, Preschools
EXAMPLES OF KATHY’S PROGRAM PARTNERS
- St. John Lutheran Church Food Pantry, Bartonville
- Valeska Hinton Early Childhood Center, Peoria
- Dr. Maude A. Sanders Primary School, Peoria
- Bartonville Grade School, Bartonville
- Charter Oak Primary School, Peoria
- Lincoln School, Peoria