The Joys of Being a Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher

I have been an educator for over 13 years now.  I also have had the opportunity to be a Family and Consumer Sciences teacher in Ohio, Virginia, and now North Carolina. I have taught FCS courses at the middle school and high school levels.  What I enjoy the most about FCS is that there are a variety of courses to teach such as Parenting/Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Foods/Nutrition, Consumer Education/Resource Management, Family Relationships, Career Management, Housing Interiors/Design, and Textiles Apparel/Fashion.

The vision for Family and Consumer Sciences is to empower "individuals and families across the life span to manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse global society". It is great to see students applying relevant life skills. Family and Consumer Sciences allows students to have hands-on experiences, enhances communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills. FCS courses are significant in helping students to apply these life skills in their family life, work life, and in their communities.  
I think it is also significant that other subjects are integrated into Family and Consumer Sciences courses, which gives students a deeper and richer understanding of class assignments.

If a Family and Consumer Sciences course had a positive impact in your life please share!

Tarlisa Shaw 
@FCScourses