Carla Jo Nilson

Background

Nilson, Carla Jo was born on July 4, 1948 in Pontiac, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Carl L. Wilkins and JoAnn McCabe.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Southern Illinois U., 1970; Master of Science, Southern Illinois U., 1978.

Career

Home economics and science teacher, Herrin (Illinois) School District, since 1970. Member plan for education-field test committee Illinois State Board Education, 1991-1992.

Achievements

• Carla Jo Nilson has been listed as a noteworthy Home economics and science educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Senior troop leader Shagbark county Girl Scouts United States of America, Herin, since 1982, service unit director, adult trainer, since 1988. Youth advisor for Mexico trip First Christian Church, Herrin, 1992. Member National Education Association, Illinois Education Association, American Vocational Association (New Professional award 1992), Illinois Vocational Home Economics Teachers Association (convention planning board 1992, presenter, secretary 1986-1988, Outstanding Teacher of Year 1992), Home Economics Ednl.

Association, American Home Economics Association (certified home economist).

Interests

• Avocations: cooking, sewing, power walking, sailing.

Connections

Married James T. Nilson, June14, 1970. Children: Heather Lynn, Kevin Lloyd.

Father:

Carl L. Wilkins McCabe

Mother:

JoAnn McCabe

Spouse:

James T. Nilson

child:

Heather Lynn Nilson

child:

Kevin Lloyd Nilson