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What's the Buzz

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What's the Buzzin FCS

No. 2, February 2023

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President's Message

Greetings Busy Bees,


In honor of celebrating this month of LOVE filled festivities, I would like to ask you to reflect on why you LOVE the reason that you belong to this great FAMILY of CTE educators? What is your WHY? My WHY revolves around people. I LOVE being a CTE - FACS educator because of all the amazing people I have been able to learn from, teach, and inspire. I LOVE being a FACS educator because I am able to be ”that” teacher students want to talk to when they are having a rough day .I LOVE being a FACS educator because there are so many options when it comes to teaching FACS. I LOVE being a FACS educator because there are opportunities for leadership and advancement. I LOVE being a FACS educator because hands-on learning is vital to my learning style and is so important in the world today. I LOVE being a FACS educator because HOME ECONOMICS has come so far since its inception. I LOVE being a FACS educator because I get to teach real-life hands-on skills that students will take with them into the next chapter of this journey we call life. I LOVE being a FACS educator because I have had the incredible opportunity to be mentored by the best of the best and have built relationships that will last a lifetime. Hopefully you all have a wonderful CTE month filled with so much LOVE your heart is bursting! We cannot wait to see you all at VATFACS, PDI in July!


Blessings,


Diane

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Valentines Day is on Taco Tuesday!!

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Board Members meet to make VATFACS Promo Video

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Mr. Neville, our new VATFACS Mascot buzzin around!

February is CTE Month!

What is CTE? Career and technical education, or CTE, is education that directly prepares students for high-wage, high-skill and high-demand careers. Celebrate CTE Month today and visit ctemonth.org for ways to get involved.


Join us as we celebrate Career and Technical Education Month®. CTE Month® is a public awareness campaign, hosted by ACTE and sponsored by NAHB, that takes place each February to celebrate the value of CTE and the achievements and accomplishments of CTE programs across the country. Visit ctemonth.org to get involved.

Calling for 2023 VATFACS Nominations!!

The Virginia Association for Teachers of Family & Consumer Sciences (VATFACS) relies on your commitment to the teaching field to nominate individuals who are outstanding in their FCS career. This is your opportunity to recognize this teacher and/or administrator that stands out from others you've seen in your career. Perhaps there is a business making contributions to the FCS program.


Nominate quickly so the candidate has ample time to complete the application.

Recognition is one of the things done least for teachers but it's one of the most important. Please award someone for their over-the-top contributions. Thank you in advance for making nominations and forwarding the link.


2023 VATFACS Teacher of the Year

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VATFACS_TOY_2023

2023 VATFACS New Teacher of the Year

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VATFACS_New_TOY_2023

2023 VATFACS Carl Perkins Community Service

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VATFACS_Carl_Perkins_2023

2023 VATFACS Distinguished Service Award

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VATFACS_DSA_2023

2023 VATFACS Outstanding Administrator Award

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VATFACS_Admin_2023

2023 VATFACS Outstanding Business and Industry Award

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VATFACS_Business_2023

Educators Rising Call for Judges

Educators Rising Virginia Call for Judges on March 4, 2023 (remote judging options also available 2/20-2/28 and in-person judges needed) – https://www.educatorsrisingva.org/judge.html

Virginia FCCLA Call for Judges on April 14, 2023 – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFdKSAol5iAuZS-6514PEp6Pp7q0rwyrR0Wd4BjdWhF0G1aw/viewform

Virginia FCCLA 2023 State Conference

2023 State Leadership & Recognition Conference:
April 14 -16 in Virginia Beach

The 2023 State Leadership & Recognition Conference, including the STAR Events competitions, will be held in Virginia Beach on April 14 – 16. Begin planning now to attend!

WHO'S WHO ON THE VATFACS BOARD?

Each Quarter we will be highlighting some of the VATFACS board members for you to get to know the leaders behind the organization. Hint hint......you may want to pay close attention to what they do as there might be some trivia involved at conference to earn some awesome SWAG!
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Amber Tiernan, VACTE Represenative

Amber is a Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher as well as the Department Chair at Patriot High School in Nokesville with Prince William County Schools. She currently resides in Warrenton with her husband, John - a firefighter; two daughters - Paige and Madilyn, lab, Lexi; and two cats, Nala and Spartacus. She loves all things fiber arts - sewing, embroidery, cross-stitch, along with coffee and reading. She is a huge fan of all things British, including the Royal Family! Tiernan grew up in Pittsburgh, where she attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania and earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in FCS education. Tiernan recently finished her doctorate from Liberty University, and is a National Board Certified teacher.
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Susan von Schaack, Vice President

Susan earned a Master of Education Degree from Marymount University, a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics from Montclair State, and an Associates Degree in Applied Science in Pre-NK Education. von Schaack taught Family and Consumer Sciences in Fairfax County Public Schools for over 29 years before retiring in 2019. Along with teaching, she was very involved in leading extracurricular clubs as well advising for FCCLA. She even led a state FCCLA officer to both state & national competitions. von Schaack is currently on the Board of Directors for the Alumni & Associates with the FCCLA, Vice President of the Virginia Associate for Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences, and as commits time to assist with Virginia Educators Rising.

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Erin Clampitt, Social Media Specialist

Erin earned a Master's in Human Resources Development from Webster University and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Media Studies from Radford University. Mrs. Clampitt completed a Career Switcher Program with Shenandoah University and currently holds a Virginia Postgraduate Professional Teaching License endorsement in Family and Consumer Sciences. Mrs. Clampitt is in her 11th year teaching for Loudoun County Public Schools as a middle school Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher. As well as teaching, she also is a board member for the Virginia Associates of Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences, along with the position of Lead Mentor and FCCLA Advisor for her school.

What's next for March?

  • Keynote Speaker Chase Mielke Bio
  • March Madness Fun
  • Bring a Buddy to VATFACS Promo
  • Mr. Neville strikes again