Karen Ridings

Unit Coordinator
Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences
Food, Nutrition & Health
(540) 665-5699 ext. 8315
ridingsk@vt.edu

Education and Degrees

Registered Dietitian

Master of Science in Nutrition Education,Boston University,1980

Bachelor of Science in Clinical Dietetics,University of Connecticut,1977

Teacher Certification in Elementary Education,Northeastern University,1979

Work Experience

Karen joined the Frederick County Extension Office as the Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS)Extention Agent in January 2008. She comes from Winchester Public Schools after serving eleven years as the Food Service Director and seven years as an elementary education teacher. Karen has also had work experiences in a community college and various health care settings.

Professional Associations

American Dietetic Association, Virginia Dietetic Association, Virginia Extension Professional Service Association, National Extension Association for Family and Consumer Sciences.