Reaching and Teaching Others, 1986

January-March 1986 issue, Tar Heel Homemakers

Lillian Scott, program aide and Orange County Extension Homemaker, received the National Paraprofessional Award at the National Association of Extension Home Economists’ annual meeting in September, 1985, in San Diego, California. She earlier received the State Paraprofessional Award and the Minnie Miller Brown Award of $150 at the N.C. Association of Extension Home Economists’ annual meeting.

“The award recognizes outstanding paraprofessionals for their imaginative and effective methods of reaching special audiences,” says Bonnie Davis, home economics Extension agent.

Lillian works with youth through the Expanded Foods and Nutrition Program, a program financed and designed for helping families with limited resources to upgrade their nutritional status.

As an adult, as well as youth aide, she maintained a high family and youth load. She reaches and works with more than 400 youth each year through community groups. “Motion for Life” and “Mousercise” have been the most effective teaching methods, combining nutrition, exercise, fitness, and self-esteem.

“The aerobic exercise adds great appeal to nutrition teaching and learning. Teaching methods that have worked well for Lillian are food shows, day camps, residence camps, learning gardens, tasting parties, and fun fairs,” said Mrs. Davis.

She has reached nearly 2,000 youth and adults with nutrition information working with many volunteers, individuals, and through 53 groups.

Lillian is a member of the Cedar Ridge Extension Homemakers Club where she served several years a president. Her daughter, Serena, now serves as club president.