Georgia Association of Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences

The New Achiever Award was introduced as a part of the Association’s 75th Anniversary observance in 1984 when it was established to identify and honor emerging family and consumer sciences professionals while have exhibited the potential to make significant contributions to the field through their involvement with AAFCS.

Mary McGovern were honored to present you with the Carl Perkins Community Service Award
Service that extends beyond the classroom makes a lasting difference. 🌟 Thank you for investing in your community and elevating FACS education.

Business Education Partnership Award
Celebrating the power of partnership! 🤝 Thank you Heather Sinyard from Springer Mountain Farms for strengthening FACS through meaningful collaboration and industry support!

Keio Gayden - GATFACS Administrator of the Year
Strong leadership makes strong programs possible. 👏 Thank you for championing FACS and supporting students and teachers every day.

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Georgia Family and Consumer Sciences Hall of Fame
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Counseling Career Development Professional Award. Guiding students toward their futures with purpose and care. 🎓 Thank you Amy Richburg for empowering the next generation through career development and support.

Dr. Karen Jones, GATFACS Lifetime Achievement Award. Honoring a legacy of leadership, service, and a lasting impact.

Dr. Carmen Pedersen is the GATFACS Teacher Educator of the Year. Celebrating excellence in preparing the next generation of educators! Thank you for your dedication to shaping future FACS leaders.

Congratulations Laura Bersticker on being named GATFACS New Teacher of the Year! We love celebrating our new teachers.

We’re celebrating Kizzy Bess, GATFACS Teacher of the Year!