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Gertrude Elizabeth Potter Hendricks

An American educator, Gertrude Elizabeth Potter Hendricks received her bachelor’s degree in 1928 and a master’s degree in 1931 from The Ohio State University.

The time and energy she invested to enrich the lives of families was quite extraordinary. Helping families survive WWII and thrive thereafter.

Mrs. Hendricks was a lifetime-certified home economics teacher, Ohio. Recipient award Mahoning chapter

National Council Catholic Women, 1966, Centennial award Ohio State University, 1970, award AARP, 1990; Gertrude E. Hendricks

scholarship established at Youngstown State University, 1970

A lifetime of service
The scope and dedication of Gertrude Hendricks in serving the families and community of Youngstown was quite extraordinary. Her dedication to serving Youngstown went far beyond the Family Life Education Program.

State supervisor women’s projects Works Projects Administration, Columbus, Ohio, 1935-1940. District home management

superintendent Farm Security Administration, Mansfield, 1940, regional specialist home management and nutrition Indianapolis,

1940-1942. Director Child Care Centers, Youngstown, Ohio, 1943-1946.

Family Life Education Program

Gertrude Hendricks used her education and expertise in family relations, child care and development, parent education, home management and consumer education to develop and implement an educational program to improve and enrich the lives of families.

The educational series in the family life program included studies and classes in child care and growth, child and adolescent psychology, sex education, family relations and activities, health and nutrition, health and safety, family finance, consumer education, marriage, and homemaking. The programs continually evolved over the years to address the changing and diverse needs of the families and of the community.