GATFACS
Georgia Association of Teachers
of Family & Consumer Sciences

GATFACS NEWS:

Congratulations to the 2025 GATFACS Award Winners!

  • New Teacher of the Year – Kristen Stone, Fannin High School
  • Teacher of the Year – Amanda Hayes, Warner Robins Middle School
  • Carl Perkins Community Service Award – Jessica Johnson, Bacon County High School
  • Administrator of the Year – Lauren Westbrook, Forsyth County School System
  • Postsecondary Teacher of the Year – Michael Kleeman, Brenau University, Interior Design
  • Lifetime Achievement Award – Dr. Martha Staples

We are so proud to have Michael Kleeman, 2025 GACTE Postsecondary Teacher of the Year representing the state at the Region II ACTE Conference in September.

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Congratulations to the 2024 GATFACS Award Winners!

New Teacher of the Year – Maegan Franco, Long County High School

Teacher of the Year – Lorraine Montague, Westover High School

Carl Perkins Community Service Award – Lillian Mitchell, Babb Middle School

Administrator of the Year – Beth Autry, Gwinnett County School System

Postsecondary Teacher of the Year – Dr. Tracey Brigman, UGA, FACS Education