About GATFACS:
The Georgia Association of Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences (GATFACS) is the premier organization for the Hospitality & Tourism, Human Services and Education & Training Career Clusters. GATFACS is a division of the Georgia Association for Career & Technical Education (GACTE) organization. GATFACS encourages and organizes teachers to become a part of a collective voice that can influence issues and policies that impact Family and Consumer Sciences Education. As a member, teachers can network with each other and gain important and helpful tips and techniques as well as participate in professional development at the local, state and national levels.
Purpose
- To encourage and promote interest in Family and Consumer Sciences Education.
- To maintain active membership in the Georgia Association of Career and Technical Education (GACTE).
- To encourage professional growth among family and consumer sciences educators.
- To maintain good relations with all educational services.
- To sponsor projects or programs of mutual interest to all.
- To promote legislation that impacts families and children
BORN
a great cook.
One learns by
DOING.
MEET YOUR OFFICERS
Aroneysa Braxton-Harris
President-Elect
Mrs. Aroneysa Braxton-Harris serves as a Work-Based Learning Coordinator at Cedar Grove High School and McNair High School within the DeKalb County School District. With 29 years of experience in education, she also works as a Teacher Support Specialist/Coach, supporting and mentoring educators across her district.
Mrs. Braxton-Harris is the GATFACS Board President-Elect, a Georgia FCCLA Board Member, and a member of LEAD CTAE Class of 2018–2019.
Fun fact: She has been named Teacher of the Year twice—in 2010 and 2024.