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Jonelle Thoene
Crofton Community School
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher; FCCLA Adviser
Monday
, June 8
8:30am
CDT
Registration
Entryway
11:30am
CDT
Featured Keynote & Luncheon
Crystal 2, 3, & 4
David Jespersen, Emcee • Dr. Alyson Freeman • Dr. Brian Maher
1:00pm
CDT
Day One Matters: Building Expectations, Systems, and Culture Through Mise en Place. Session 1 of 5
Diamond 4
Dominic Hawkes M.C.G.B.
To Sew or Not to Sew? That is the Question
Diamond 5
Carol Erwin
2:00pm
CDT
Integrating FCCLA National Programs & Competitive Events
Ruby 5
Miranda Bright
Run the Lab, Don’t Let the Lab Run You: Building Disciplined, High-Functioning Kitchen Labs. Session 2 of 5
Diamond 4
Dominic Hawkes M.C.G.B.
3:00pm
CDT
Cooking with Consequences: Teaching Allergens, Restrictions, and Student Accountability. Session 3 of 5
Diamond 4
Dominic Hawkes M.C.G.B.
5:00pm
CDT
Welcome Reception
Crystal 2, 3, & 4
David Jespersen, Emcee
6:30pm
CDT
Trolley Shuttle
Off-Site
7:00pm
CDT
Family & Consumer Sciences Teachers of Nebraska (FCSTN) Social
Off-Site
Avery Olnes
Tuesday
, June 9
8:30am
CDT
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers of Nebraska (FCSTN) Business Meeting
Diamond 5
Carol Erwin
9:30am
CDT
Teach Smarter, Not Harder. Designing Curriculum That Actually Sticks: Leveraging Curriculum to Strengthen Your Culinary Program. Session 4 of 5
Diamond 5
Dominic Hawkes M.C.G.B.
10:30am
CDT
Ask the Auditor: Everything CTE Grants
Ruby 1
Teri Sloup • Amanda Cole • Tom Goeschel
Building Foundational Sewing Skills Through Technique Notebooks
Crystal 1
Mary Breedlove
Real Skills. Real Confidence. Real Hospitality. Authentic Nebraska! Session 5 of 5
Diamond 5
Dominic Hawkes M.C.G.B.
11:30am
CDT
Awards Luncheon
Crystal 2, 3, & 4
David Jespersen, Emcee
1:00pm
CDT
Feeding Curiosity: Hands-On Agriculture Connections for FCS
Ruby 6
Brooke Carpenter
Sensory Science: Awareness for Eating Experiences
Diamond 5
Carol Erwin
2:00pm
CDT
Cooking Up Inclusion: The Journey to a Unified FCS Program
Diamond 5
Kristin Vest • Abby Filbert
Smart Snacking: Promoting Healthy, Budget-Friendly Snacks for Youth Well-Being
Ruby 3
Kayla Hinrichs
A Model for Success: How High School Experiences Build Careers in Early Childhood Education
Ruby 5
Kellee Vornhagen • Taylor Brase
3:00pm
CDT
Human Sciences & Education Roundtables
Diamond 5
Chelsey Greene • Miranda Bright
6:00pm
CDT
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers of Nebraska (FCSTN) Banquet
Crystal 1
Carol Erwin • Michelle Paxton
Wednesday
, June 10
8:30am
CDT
Featured Keynote
Crystal 2, 3, & 4
David Jespersen, Emcee • Dr. Tim Elmore
10:00am
CDT
An Early Introduction to the Alpha Generation
Diamond 4
Dr. Tim Elmore
Beyond MyPlate: Teaching the New Pyramid in Today’s Classroom
Ruby 7
Miranda Bright
11:00am
CDT
Work-Based Learning Highlights and Successes
Ruby 2
Jessica Lindhurst
Marching Off the Map: How to Be an Innovative Educator
Diamond 4
Dr. Tim Elmore
Building the Future: Empowering High School Students Through Early Childhood Education Certifications
Ruby 5
Jenè Chapman • Cameron Aniol • Aimee Hoes
12:00pm
CDT
Human Sciences and Education & Health Sciences Career Field Luncheon
Crystal 1
Chelsey Greene • Miranda Bright • Jamelyn Denny
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