NAME: Ms. Rimmer

SCHOOL: Highland Oaks Middle

CLASS: 8th Grade FACS

SCHOOL PHONE: 305-932-3810 ext.2236

About The Teacher

EMPOLYMENT 
Project Coordinator, Miami Dade College, Miami, FL
March 2006 - Current

Business Communication Adjunct Instructor, ATI, Miami, FL 	
September 2005 - May 2006

FACS Teacher, Grades: 6-8 Southeast K-8, Kansas City, MO 		     
September 2001 - May 2004

EDUCATION
M.A., Education, Central Missouri State 			         
Warrensburg, MO 
Masters in Arts and Teaching, May 2006
B.S., Management & Merchandising, Southwest Missouri State            
Springfield, MO
Minor/Advertising and Promotion; May 2001

CERTIFICATIONS
Missouri & Florida professionally certified in Family & Consumer Science
Currently pursing Florida certification in Middle Grade Math

AFFILIATION
Honored, Who’s Who Among American Teachers (National Honored), May 2004
Member, Delta Sigma Theta (September 1999)

Mission For The Class

Students in this course will learn vocational skills within the context of 
the Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS)curriculum. Throughout the class 
there will be an emphasis on safety and development of personal 
responsibility.
·	Students will work on various sewing projects throughout the 
        spring semester. Sewing projects develop basic sewing skills, 
        ability to follow directions and to work independently.

·	Students will participate in food labs throughout the fall semester. 
        In the food labs students will learn to use various cooking 
        techniques, using both large and small appliance and take part in 
        hands on activities in food preparation,serving and maintenance of 
        kitchens during food labs. 

·	Students will also study nutrition, meal planning, childcare, 
        personal development, and interpersonal and family living skills. 
        Other topics include consumer and home management, career planning, 
        environmental awareness, wardrobe planning and home decorating 
        skills. 

(Please note that some units of study may take longer than expected to 
complete.  These units maybe related to an area, which the student is 
studying in a core class.  I strongly recommend that all students actively 
participate in all class work and discussions.  This will ensure the 
accomplishment of all objectives outlined below.)

I.	Introduction
             a.	Expectations 
             b.	Basic techniques 

II.	Personal Development 
             a.	Self-concept and everyday living skills 
             b.	Goals and Careers
             c.	Leadership, study and organizational skills 

III.	Relationships 
             a.	Family 
             b.	Childcare

IV.	Consumer and Home Management Skills
             a.	Consumer skills 
             b.	Home management skills 
             c.	Environmental skills 

V.	Foods and Nutrition 
             a.	Nutrition and health 
             b.	Kitchen safety and cooking skills
             c.	Preparation of various foods 

VI.	Clothing and Textiles 
             a.	Grooming and clothing 
             b.	Wardrobe planning and clothing care 
             c.	Sewing skills 
             d.	Craft and Decorating Skills