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Ms. Ellingsworth has been with the Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management Department since September, 1997. She is one of four faculty members who teach the culinary laboratories held in Vita Nova, the restaurant operated by the Department. Ms. Ellingsworth is the primary instructor for the Food Principles Laboratory, which is the students' first introduction to the restaurant. Each weekly laboratory focuses on varied food types, and utilizes differing preparation and cooking techniques to work with the various food items. She is a co-instructor in the Senior Practicum. This laboratory focuses on fine dining, and Ms. Ellingsworth works with the students in the kitchen, focusing on the baking and pastry components. Another major responsibility of Ms. Ellingsworth is the overseeing of all of the breads, rolls and desserts made at Vita Nova. She is the faculty advisor for the Vita Nova Baker's Dozen, which is a club for students interested in learning more advanced baking and pastry skills.
Ms. Ellingsworth received her B.A. in psychology and sociology from the University of Delaware. She worked in the mental health field, in both the public and private sectors for thirteen years, prior to making her career change into the hospitality industry. She attended Baltimore International Culinary College, graduating in 1991 with a degree in International Baking and Pastry. After graduation, she briefly worked in an upscale food shop, focusing on baking desserts and catering. She had the opportunity to help open an award winning restaurant, Pizza by Elizabeths, where she worked as the kitchen manager and chef for five years. During this time, she also taught baking and pastry classes in the Culinary Arts program at Delaware Technical and Community College.
Ms. Ellingsworth has done numerous cooking demonstrations throughout the local area and has acted as a culinary consultant for local restauranteurs. She is very passionate about cooking and baking, and truly loves to have the opportunity to pass her knowledge onto her students. Her love is bread and she strives to learn as much as she can about the art of artisan bread baking.
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