08/31/2026
🌟 Alumni Spotlight: Rebecca Stone Weaverling 🌟
We’re excited to feature Rebecca Stone Weaverling, who graduated from Pittsburg State University in 2019 with a degree in Family and Consumer Sciences Education!
🍎 Today, Rebecca is a Family and Consumer Sciences teacher at Lakewood Middle School in Salina, Kansas, where she is helping students develop skills they can use throughout their lives. Since graduating, Rebecca has also become a mother and earned her ESOL certification, continuing to grow both personally and professionally.
💡 Skills from Pitt State she uses every day:
"I work very hard to teach my students skills that will aid their ability to be self-sufficient in a world that is becoming a bit too turnkey."
Rebecca’s passion for FCS is evident in the way she helps students build confidence, independence, and practical skills that will serve them well beyond the classroom.
💛 Favorite Pitt State memories:
"I adored food labs with Dr. Cook, and channel my inner Goldie-fierceness when I encounter something particularly intimidating. I find that I miss the atmosphere and educators in the FCS department at Pitt State the most."
And of course, no Pitt State memory would be complete without mentioning the bagel sandwiches from Einstein Bros.—a favorite spot for writing papers and grabbing a quick lunch!
🎓 Advice for current students:
"Remember your passion for your craft. That'll be a distinguishing factor when searching for the school that will become your home away from home. You have a stake in a field that is often overlooked and underappreciated. Be your own force of nature when the life skills you teach are not appreciated at face value."
👏 Thank you, Rebecca, for continuing to advocate for Family and Consumer Sciences and for inspiring students to become confident, capable, and independent individuals. We are proud to call you a Gorilla!
