While some say “Yes to the Dress,” others might say “Yes to FCS.”
Yes to FCS is a national campaign, shaping the lives of people and communities.
Rooting from FCCLA, the program prepares members with important business and life skills, while focusing on Family and Consumer Science education.
Three GRC representatives — seniors Kaleigh Stamper and Cassandra Tuminski, and Teacher Mrs. Olivia McArter — attended the FCS Convention earlier this month.
“Say Yes to FCS/FCS University is an amazing way for students to learn more about the Family Consumer Sciences teaching profession and learn more about opportunities they have within the field,” said Mrs. McArter.
The FCS Convention involves an interactive workshop for students with an interest in pursuing an FCS teaching career. They get to learn about the different courses they could potentially teach, colleges that offer the degree, and hear from teachers about their own experiences.
“I went in hoping to gain a deeper understanding of Family and Consumer Science,” said senior Kaleigh Stamper, who hopes to pursue a career in teaching. “I learned to develop the skills to make a positive impact in my community through teaching.”
Mrs. McArter said Family Consumer Sciences education is more than meets the eye and interest is on the rise.
“FCS courses offer real-world lessons to students on topics like family, foods and nutrition, communication, child development, careers, housing, and so much more,” she said. “I can confidently say that everything students learn in an FCS classroom will be used in life after high school and sometimes even during high school.”
Stamper says what she learned at the convention will help her in ways beyond her desire to be an FCS teacher.
“The convention will really help me in the future,” Stamper said. “Besides showing me many schools I can go to so I can become the best teacher for middle/high school students, I learned so many valuable skills that will help me in everyday life. The skills taught at this convention create a perfect pathway for not only just the teaching world, but work life as a whole.”
Any sophomore, junior, or senior in high school who is interested in FCS Education is able to participate.
Say Yes to FCS brings teachers and students together to emphasize opportunities they may not know about.
“Some people think that FCS Education is going out… but that is not the truth,” Mrs. McArter said. “The truth is, the state of Kentucky needs more FCS teachers to fill those positions that middle and high Schools so desperately want and need. This program is another way for FCS teachers to advocate for their profession and encourage motivated students to pursue their dream.”
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Anyone interested in the FCS program needs to contact Mrs. McArter.
