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Jolene Schlemmer & Tracy Way, 2020-2021 Co-President​s
      Welcome to the 2020- 2021 school year.  As you all know pandemic procedures have changed a lot of plans throughout the year.  FCSTN is no different.  Tracy Way and Jolene Schlemmer will be co-presidents this year and Suzanne Martin will add to the Exec Board as the president elect. 
Tracy’s Bio
I cannot believe how time has flown.  I have been teaching for 29 years.  I have taught at North Bend Central Jr/Sr. High, Delaware Hayes High, Lincoln High School and Lincoln Southwest.  In addition, I worked with pregnant moms who were substance abusers for three years in Miami Florida.
Jolene’s Bio
I have been teaching for over 20 years.  I began as a substitute and quickly moved over to middle school.  I have been teaching high school since 2003.  I did take a couple years off from LPS to travel Europe.  I lived in Germany and taught a food’s class and an English class for two years.  Since returning to the U.S. I have been at Lincoln Southeast High School.  I have been back for 4 years already.  It is surprising how fast the years fly by now!
We are unsure how we will incorporate any in-person events this year.  However, we are planning to collaborate with Kristin Vest at NDE on the Tuesday vIrtual meetings and hope to see all of you there.
We are planning on having the New Teacher Workshop in November like last year.  Look for details online soon.
We wish you all the best in your school year. We understand it may be a very difficult time, but with our collaboration with FCSTN we are in this together.

Please let me know if there is anything we can do to help you with your classrooms or your committees. 

Again thank you for this opportunity,
Jolene Schlemmer and Tracy Way
jschlem@lps.org  tway@lps.org

FCSTN  2020 - 2021
Family and Consumer Science Teachers of Nebraska
Program of Work
Mission – To promote and support family and consumer science teachers and their programs in making a positive impact on families and communities in Nebraska.
 
Rationale – Family and Consumer Science Education prepares today’s youth with key skills for their roles in society as family members, wage earners and community members.  Knowledge of parenting skills, relationships, communication, financial responsibility, healthy lifestyle choices, consumer decision making , preparation for careers and leadership skills are the essential keys that pertain to an individual’s success and happiness as they enter the world of work and family life.  Through FCS education we will empower students with the essential keys necessary for unlocking their dreams within an ever changing world. 
 
Professional Development –
  • Practice ongoing pursuit of life-long learning.
  • Increase member awareness of the ongoing changes in our organization and FCS education.
  • Participate in a variety of experiences that will enrich your abilities as a professional.
  • Collaborate with varying disciplines to create co-teaching units of study.
 
Legislation –
  • Maintain a dialogue with the local governments and state legislators regarding the interest of FCS.
 
Public Relations -
  • Promote FCS education and FCSTN through media campaigns.
  • Actively pursue current and non-traditional students with a n aptitude and interest in FCS to consider FCS education as a viable career option.
  • Increase members’ understanding of the value of belonging to FCSTN.
  • Promote enthusiasm for FCS education by celebrating our successes.
  • Increase member activity to help gain professional recognition.
 
Networking – Membership
  • Meet and interact with other FCS professionals at district, state, and national levels.
  • Share experiences, information, resources and ideas with each other.
  • Collaborate with other career and technical professional organization
  • Continue to create bridges with state colleges and universities that offer FCS education programs in increase enrollment in these programs.
  • Promote and gain membership.
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