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GATFACS NEWS:
To the members of the Georgia Association of Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences:
Pursuant to Article XIV of the bylaws of this association, you are hereby notified that the following resolution to amend the existing bylaws will be considered at the next annual meeting:
2025 GATFACS Fall Newsletter
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MEMBERSHIP DUES - More information found at https://gatfacs.org/membership
Dues payment includes:
- ACTE Membership Dues $80
- GACTE State Association Dues $35
- GATFACS State Division Dues $15
Base Total $130 (add $10 for additional dues if applicable)
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SAVE the DATE
2026 GATFACS Winter Conference
January 29-30, 2026
Lake Lanier Legacy Lodge
GATFACS Winter Conference – Registration OPENS on September 1st
MEET YOUR OFFICERS
Kizzy Bess
Secretary
Kizzy Bess has 23 years of experience in education, beginning her teaching career in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, before relocating to Georgia. Her CTAE journey includes teaching Business Education, Engineering, and Family and Consumer Sciences, with 14 years dedicated to FACS across pathways such as Early Childhood Education, Teaching as a Profession, Culinary Arts, and Nutrition and Food Science.
Kizzy was named Teacher of the Year at Lakeside High School in 2017 and is a 2023 graduate of the state LEAD CTAE program. She has served as an FCCLA adviser for 10 years and is passionate about developing student leaders and preparing them for future careers. Beyond the classroom, she is a lifelong learner, servant leader, and active volunteer who hopes to one day work with the Hurricane Hunters based in St. Croix.