VATFACS INSTITUTE

6:15pm EDT

Empower Your Innovation

Sunday July 20, 2025 6:15pm - 7:15pm EDT

As educators, we are always looking for opportunities to grow professionally and bring new ideas to the classroom. Being a mentor will help other FCS teachers feel “Empowered” through the many “Innovative” classroom strategies. Being a mentee invites professional growth but also less confusion of delivering classroom content. Being a mentee/mentor allows mentors to advise a mentee on big-picture issues like career path, while also helping to negotiate more day-to-day issues like office politics, processes, and relationships with peers and superiors. This session will be geared towards goal setting and achievement strategies; communication and interpersonal skills; problem-solving and critical thinking; and leadership and teamwork. We will also focus on building strong relationships, securing and developing resources, leading change amid ambiguity, and driving vision and purpose to motivate others.

Speakers

Catrina Cheek

2025 President, VATFACS

Collabration among seasoned and nolvitity FCS educators.

Sunday July 20, 2025 6:15pm - 7:15pm EDT
Mariner B

Educational Session

global Y

9:00am EDT

Relevant Standard Base Life Skills Projects students will Never Forget

Monday July 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

Mariner B

I will present "Best Practices" hand on activities teachers can use in their classroom.

Speakers

Mary Tate

Family and Consumer Science Teacher, Department Chair, Prince William County Public Schools

My name is Mary Tate. I have been teaching middle school Family and Consumer Science for the past 24 years in Prince William County. I am the department chair who had the luxury of opening two brand new middle schools. I love teaching life skills which has given me a sense of identity... Read More →

Monday July 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Mariner B

Educational Session

global Y

10:15am EDT

How Meaningful Gifts Create Lasting Memories

Monday July 21, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am EDT

Mariner B

Participants will learn how to create meaningful heartfelt gifts that connect to lifetime memories and emotional connections.

Speakers

Katharine Jackson

FCS Teacher, PWCS Hylton High School

FCS Teacher

Kimberly Wilson

Retired FCS Teacher and Teacher Cadet Curriculum Trainer, Alexandria City Public Schools

FCS Teacher and Teacher Cadet Curriculum Trainer

Monday July 21, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Mariner B

Educational Session

global Y

2:30pm EDT

VA ACTE Fellowship

Monday July 21, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Mariner B

Overview of the VA ACTE Fellowship

Speakers

Katharine Jackson

FCS Teacher, PWCS Hylton High School

FCS Teacher

Monday July 21, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Mariner B

Educational Session

global Y

3:45pm EDT

Workplace Resilience and Self-Care for Educators

Monday July 21, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT

Mariner B

This workshop will focus on workplace resilience and self-care for those in the education and/or human services fields, where practitioners are at high risk for experiencing secondary trauma. It will provide an overview of the concept of self-care, including discussions about what self-care is and is not. Participants will complete a self-evaluation to examine their current state of burnout, secondary trauma, and compassion satisfaction. Trigger awareness will also be discussed/analyzed. Information learned will guide participant development of a personalized self-care plan, including practices for sustainability and consistent implementation.

Speakers

Josetta Thomae, PhD

Owner/Consultant, Thomae Consulting, LLC

Josetta Thomae, PhD, is a clinical service provider, educator, reflective practice specialist, holistic health coach, and lifelong learner who has been working with youth and families for over fifteen years in a variety of capacities. Having worked in fields including Early Intervention... Read More →

Monday July 21, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Mariner B

Educational Session

global Y

1:30pm EDT

Polished Presence: Mastering Personal Branding for Teachers

Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

Mariner B

Ready to shine and stand out in your professional journey? Polished Presence is the ultimate workshop designed to help educators craft a personal brand that’s as impactful as their teaching. In this empowering workshop, educators will learn the importance of personal branding in creating a lasting impact on students, parents, and people of influence. By cultivating a polished presence, teachers can foster respect, trust, and credibility in both the classroom and beyond. Participants will explore how to develop a cohesive image that reflects their professional values and aligns with their career goals. Through practical exercises on grooming, attire, and body language, educators will refine their authentic personal brand, enhancing their ability to connect with students, engage with parents, and influence the broader educational community. This session will equip teachers with the tools to present themselves confidently in any setting, from parent-teacher conferences to professional networking events. It's time to elevate your presence and showcase the best version of yourself!

Speakers

Kelli Stenhouse

Human Resources Administrator, Prince William County Schools

Kelli Stenhouse is a dynamic professional dedicated to helping others realize their full potential. With extensive experience as an educator, human resources administrator, and image consultant, she offers a unique blend of expertise that has empowered countless individuals in their... Read More →

Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Mariner B

Educational Session

global Y

2:45pm EDT

The Rewards and Challenges of Teachers for Tomorrow

Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT

Mariner B

Speakers

Diane Breinig

FCS Teacher at Briar Woods High School, Loudoun County Public Schools

Loudoun County FCS Teacher and Teacher Cadet Curriculum Trainer.

Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Mariner B

Educational Session

4:00pm EDT

Vocabulary on Fire

Tuesday July 22, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Mariner B

5 Ways to Level Up Your Vocabulary Lessons

Visual Vocab
Hexigonal Vocabulary Thinking Practices
Vocabulary Sorting and Explanations
Vocabulary Foldables
Group Games

Speakers

Angela Stouffer

FACS Teacher, PWCS

Vocabulary on Fire: New ways to level up your vocabulary lessons

Tuesday July 22, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Mariner B

Educational Session

global Y

2:00pm EDT

Empowering our FACS Family

Wednesday July 23, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Mariner B

Do you have to fight to have FACS in your school? Well, we all do! There are different degrees to which we must continually be trailblazers for FACS. Do you need to set up a kitchen? Are you worried about funding? Don't know where to start in establishing an FCCLA Chapter? This session will equip you with a FACS Plan, a marketing and implementation plan that gets all on board. We'll explore the many avenues for building your program and working to enhance its success. Bring your own ideas to add to the mix and think about how your FACS elevator pitch is emerging and evolving.

Speakers

Laura M. Daniel

Teacher, Wetsel Middle School/Madison County Public Schools

With a passion for CTE, especially in curriculum writing, Laura has 17 years of teaching experience. She has taught high school FACS in parenting and life planning for three years, followed by 14 years in her ever-evolving current position in middle school FACS & Business. She is... Read More →

Wednesday July 23, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Mariner B

Educational Session

global Y

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