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Sunday, July 19
 

6:15pm EDT

Expanding FCS Educator Impact Through Cross-District Mentorship
Sunday July 19, 2026 6:15pm - 7:15pm EDT
Having the needed tools in your tool kit to increase curriculum awareness and the day to day operations of being a FCS educator, is designed to support a community of like minds. Whether it is being a mentor or mentee, the reward will support your personal growth in being a lifelong learner. This session is designed to connect FCS educators with resources that can help navigate you while in your FCS ERA.
Speakers
avatar for Catrina Cheek

Catrina Cheek

CTE Instructor, Colonial Heights Public Schools
FCS Mentor/ Mentee Opportunities
Sunday July 19, 2026 6:15pm - 7:15pm EDT
York

6:15pm EDT

Second-Hand Comes First
Sunday July 19, 2026 6:15pm - 7:15pm EDT
New to Thrifting- but do not know where to start? Have your students expressed interest in altering clothing? Looking for a more sustainable way to express yourself? This session will focus on a brief overview of what to look for when thrifting, ideas about how to modify clothing, and what to avoid. 

Related Courses:
Independent Living (22904-36/8219)
Introduction to Fashion Careers (19201-36/8248)

Speakers
avatar for Sarah Ummen-Miller

Sarah Ummen-Miller

FACS Teacher, Fairfax County Public Schools- Poe Middle School
I teach FACS (middle school) in Fairfax County. I have been teaching 8 years. This is my fourth year presenting at VATFACS. I am passionate about sewing, cooking, thrifting, fashion, board games, Ren Faire, DnD, penguins, kayaking, and purple. Please feel free to talk to me about... Read More →
Sunday July 19, 2026 6:15pm - 7:15pm EDT
False Cape B

6:15pm EDT

Spice Up Your Classroom
Sunday July 19, 2026 6:15pm - 7:15pm EDT
This session focuses on engaging, hands-on strategies for teaching students about herbs and spices through sensory exploration and practical application. Participants will learn how to incorporate discussion, recipes, and classroom activities to build student understanding while connecting lessons to real-world experiences such as growing fresh herbs. The session emphasizes creativity, inquiry, and active learning to help make food science and nutrition concepts meaningfuland accessible for students.

Related Courses:
Introduction to Culinary Arts (16051-36/8250)
Culinary Arts I (16052-I/8275)
Culinary Arts II (16052-II/8276) ​​​​


Speakers
BJ

Brittany Jones

teacher, FCPS- Fairfax High School
FCS teacher at Fairfax High School in Fairfax,VA 
Sunday July 19, 2026 6:15pm - 7:15pm EDT
Mariner A

6:15pm EDT

Story-Based Math: Developing Number Sense Through Children’s Literature
Sunday July 19, 2026 6:15pm - 7:15pm EDT
Bring early math to life through stories and real-world connections! In this engaging session, participants will explore how children’s literature can be paired with hands-on activities to teach counting, number recognition, and simple financial choices. Walk away with practical ideas that make number concepts meaningful, interactive, and fun for young learners.

Related Courses:
Early Childhood, Education, and Services I (19153-I/8285)
Early Childhood, Education, and Services II (19153-II/8286)
Introduction to Early Childhood Education (19153-36/8234)

Speakers
avatar for Lynnette Coles

Lynnette Coles

Teacher Trainer, Take Charge Today
Lynnette Coles is a Training Team member of Take Charge Today, housed at the University of Arizona. She is a 20-year veteran educator, currently working in Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland. She taught Financial Literacy for Teens in the classroom for 17 years, and... Read More →
Sunday July 19, 2026 6:15pm - 7:15pm EDT
Cape Henry C

6:15pm EDT

TfT Update and Sharing Session
Sunday July 19, 2026 6:15pm - 7:15pm EDT
Speakers
KW

Kimberly Wilson

President-Elect, VATFACS
Refer to Emily O'Connor
Sunday July 19, 2026 6:15pm - 7:15pm EDT
York

6:15pm EDT

Memory Boards
Sunday July 19, 2026 6:15pm - 8:15pm EDT
This hands-on workshop touches on the elements of design. Participants will create a lovely board upon which they can store photos, concert tickets, cards/notes, or anything that might have otherwise gone on a cork board. Come swing a hammer with us!

Related Courses:
Independent Living (22904-36/8219)
Introduction to Interior Design (19263-36/8255)
Interior Design I (19263-I/8295)


Speakers
avatar for Elaine Lombardi

Elaine Lombardi

FACS Teacher, Renaissance Academy, Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Elaine has taught at Virginia Beach's alternative school for 20 years. She has curated a collection of one- or two-class projects to meet the needs of her ever-changing student population. 
Sunday July 19, 2026 6:15pm - 8:15pm EDT
Mariner B

6:15pm EDT

Textile Triangles: A Versatile Hands-on Classroom Project or Fundraiser
Sunday July 19, 2026 6:15pm - 8:15pm EDT
In this double session, attendees will be given the materials and instructions on how to create the Folded Amish Star Ornament. This versatile project can be used in the classroom to teach measuring, ironing, and both creation of either a sewing or non-sewing textile arts project. Mrs. Williams has taught students as young as 9 and as old as 90 how to assemble these beautiful projects in both classroom and fundraiser workshop sessions. Materials, lesson plans, and fundraiser information will be provided. 

Related Courses:
Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory I (19903-18/8208)
Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory III (19251-6/8241)
Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory III (19251-36/8245)
Independent Living (22904-36/8219)
Introduction to Interior Design (19263-36/8255)

Speakers
avatar for Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams

Teacher and FCCLA Advisor for Thomas Hunter Middle School and Mathews High School, Mathews County Public Schools
Michelle Williams teaches FACS Exploratory 1,2 & 3 for grades 7 and 8 as well as Nutrition and Wellness and Independent Living Skills in Mathews County Public Schools, Mathews, VA. She serves on the VATFACS Board of Directors as Communications Coordinator and on the Hospitality Committee... Read More →
Sunday July 19, 2026 6:15pm - 8:15pm EDT
Cape Charles A

7:15pm EDT

From First Job to Career Pathway: Financial Skills Students Need at Every Stage
Sunday July 19, 2026 7:15pm - 8:15pm EDT
Students often encounter careers as a single job title with an average salary, leaving them unprepared to understand how financial decisions, benefits, and opportunities change over time. This interactive session models a classroom strategy that helps students explore careers as progressive pathways rather than one-time choices. 


Using a specific career pathway as a model, participants step into the role of students who begin in an entry-level position and make realistic financial decisions related to housing, transportation, healthcare, and daily expenses. Participants then revisit these decisions at later career stages, analyzing how changes in income, benefits, schedules, and job responsibilities expand—or limit—financial options. 


Related Courses:
Independent Living (22904-36/8219)
Individual Development (19260-36/8210)
Life Planning (19257-36/8227)




Speakers
avatar for Lynnette Coles

Lynnette Coles

Teacher Trainer, Take Charge Today
Lynnette Coles is a Training Team member of Take Charge Today, housed at the University of Arizona. She is a 20-year veteran educator, currently working in Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland. She taught Financial Literacy for Teens in the classroom for 17 years, and... Read More →
Sunday July 19, 2026 7:15pm - 8:15pm EDT
Cape Henry C

7:15pm EDT

Second-Hand Comes First
Sunday July 19, 2026 7:15pm - 8:15pm EDT
New to Thrifting- but do not know where to start? Have your students expressed interest in altering clothing? Looking for a more sustainable way to express yourself? This session will focus on a brief overview of what to look for when thrifting, ideas about how to modify clothing, and what to avoid. 

Related Courses:
Independent Living (22904-36/8219)
Introduction to Fashion Careers (19201-36/8248)

Speakers
avatar for Sarah Ummen-Miller

Sarah Ummen-Miller

FACS Teacher, Fairfax County Public Schools- Poe Middle School
I teach FACS (middle school) in Fairfax County. I have been teaching 8 years. This is my fourth year presenting at VATFACS. I am passionate about sewing, cooking, thrifting, fashion, board games, Ren Faire, DnD, penguins, kayaking, and purple. Please feel free to talk to me about... Read More →
Sunday July 19, 2026 7:15pm - 8:15pm EDT
False Cape B

7:15pm EDT

Spice Up Your Classroom
Sunday July 19, 2026 7:15pm - 8:15pm EDT
This session focuses on engaging, hands-on strategies for teaching students about herbs and spices through sensory exploration and practical application. Participants will learn how to incorporate discussion, recipes, and classroom activities to build student understanding while connecting lessons to real-world experiences such as growing fresh herbs. The session emphasizes creativity, inquiry, and active learning to help make food science and nutrition concepts meaningful and accessible for students.

Related Courses:
Introduction to Culinary Arts (16051-36/8250)
Culinary Arts I (16052-I/8275)
Culinary Arts II (16052-II/8276)


Speakers
BJ

Brittany Jones

teacher, FCPS- Fairfax High School
FCS teacher at Fairfax High School in Fairfax,VA 
Sunday July 19, 2026 7:15pm - 8:15pm EDT
Mariner A
 
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