High School Family and Consumer Science Department
Subject Administrator: Peter Kelly
| Teacher Name | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|
| Deborah Dempsey, Chair | DADempsey@fcps.edu | |
| Thomas Prassa | TAPrassa@fcps.edu | |
| Allison Allen | MAAllen1@fcps.edu |
Description
The work and family studies program focuses on the development of management skills needed throughout the life span. The program is committed to empowering students to fulfill individual family, community and work roles to achieve a balance in the interaction among those roles in a diverse global society. The relationship between work and family is the unique focus.
The mission of the work and family studies education program is to assist students to:
- Develop knowledge and skills that support healthy, functioning individuals in family and work roles.
- Develop the knowledge, skills, and ethical behaviors needed for employment success.
- Develop and apply critical thinking skills.
New this year - Teacher Cadet Program