Family & Consumer Science Email Phone: 920-746-3850 >
Education:
Coffeyville Community College-Associate of the Arts
Pittsburg State University- Bachelor of Science in Education, Family and Consumer Sciences
Current Classes:
Food and Nutrition: In this course about foods and nutrition, students will evaluate their current eating habits. Students will gain knowledge of the dietary guidelines for good eating and apply this knowledge to food preparation skills. Emphasis is put on a healthy lifestyle, and the information and skills learned in this class will affect students’ food decisions and both physical and mental health now and in the future.
Baking and Pastry: Students will learn the terminology and equipment used in baking and apply that knowledge in the kitchen. Students will look at foundational recipes, measuring, baking techniques and ingredient functions to create the perfect baked goods.
International Foods: Students will learn the cultures and traditions of countries from around the world. With each unit they will research the countries and popular recipes. Students should come with an adventurous palate and an open mind to try new foods and learn more about the world around them.
Sustainable Living: Students will become more thoughtful consumers, save money, and reduce their ecological footprints by learning how to integrate sustainable practices in everyday life. This course will focus on sustainable food systems. As part of the curriculum, students will grow food in the school greenhouse and will learn to preserve that food via canning, dehydrating, and fermenting. Students will explore personal, household, regional, and global sustainable practices through hands-on experiences. By learning specific knowledge and techniques related to working more efficiently with the energy, water, and food consumed, students will learn how to live a more balanced, sustainable lifestyle that also positively impacts the world around them.
Clothing I and II: Discover the self-satisfying feeling of constructing your own clothing. Students will gain knowledge in textiles, pattern reading, and clothing recycling. Clothing construction skills will be gained by completing three to four projects within the semester. Students will also be exposed to serger-sewing. Expenses and supplies will be the responsibility of students. Enroll in Clothing and acquire the life-long skill of sewing.
Health Occupations: This course is designed to allow students to explore some of the many career opportunities in the health and medical field. Included will be terminology, the investigation into various places of employment, and what it takes to obtain these degrees. Field trips, professionals in the healthcare industry as guest speakers, and a health care professional interview will be incorporated.
Theater Arts/Costume Design: This course is one of three courses offered simultaneously for the purpose of staging the annual school musical, similar to the structure of middle school Allied Arts. Students in Theater Arts – Costume Design will be responsible for all aspects of costume design, construction, and alteration. Additional textile-related work may be necessary depending on the needs of the musical. Students in this course will also assist with hair and make-up and therefore must be available for all musical performances, which are scheduled for May. The two companion courses are Theater Arts – Music (offered in the Music Department) and Theater Arts – Set Design (offered in the Technology and Engineering Department).