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
Hannah Ridgeway
Tift County High School - Nutrition and Food Science
Region 8 Vice President
I teach the Nutrition and Food Science pathway at Tift County High School. This is my 11th year teaching all three courses in the Nutrition and Food Science pathway and serving as an FCCLA adviser. I currently serve as CTAE department head and as a teacher representative on our Local School Governance Team.