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
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a great cook.
One learns by
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MEET YOUR OFFICERS
Jane Upton
Region 4 Vice President
Robin “Jane” Upton teaches the Early Childhood Education pathway at Douglas County High School in the Douglas County School System and has 16 years of teaching experience. She serves as the GATFACS Region 4 Vice President.
Robin previously taught first grade before stepping away from the classroom to raise her children, travel, and serve her community through volunteer work. She returned to education in 2020 and is passionate about using Early Childhood Education and FCCLA to help prepare and inspire the next generation of professionals. CTAE and Family and Consumer Sciences have given her a renewed sense of purpose that she is proud to serve.