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GATFACS NEWS:
Congratulations to the 2026-2027 GATFACS Board of Directors
Past President - Kayla Hartline
President Elect - Brooke Lewis Slamkova
Treasurer - DJ Youngblood
Secretary - Kizzy Bess
Region 1 - Marney Lenahan
Region 2 - Lindsey Bridges
Region 3 - VACANT
Region 4 - Jane Upton
Region 5 - Marcia Jackson
Region 6 - Jasmen Moore
Region 7 - Holly Anderson
Region 8 - VACANT
Region 9 - Kat Snelson
GATFACS Representative to GACTE - Caitlin Roberson
To the members of the Georgia Association of Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences:
Pursuant to Article XIV of the bylaws of this association, you are hereby notified that the following resolution to amend the existing bylaws will be considered at the next annual meeting:
2025 GATFACS Fall Newsletter
Join our Professional Organization TODAY!
MEMBERSHIP DUES - More information found at https://gatfacs.org/membership
Dues payment includes:
- ACTE Membership Dues $80
- GACTE State Association Dues $35
- GATFACS State Division Dues $15
Base Total $130 (add $10 for additional dues if applicable)
Go to https://www.acteonline.org/membership/ to JOIN or RENEW TODAY!
SAVE the DATE
2027 GATFACS Winter Conference
February 25-26, 2027
Lake Lanier Legacy Lodge
GATFACS Winter Conference – Registration OPENS on September 1st
MEET YOUR OFFICERS
Kayla Hartline
President
Membership Chair
Kayla Hartline is a dedicated Family and Consumer Sciences educator in Georgia who has proudly taught at her alma mater, Chattooga High School, for the past 10 years. She teaches Nutrition and Food Science pathway courses and serves as the FCCLA Adviser, where she is committed to preparing students for both career readiness and real-life success through engaging, project-based instruction. Mrs. Hartline is known for creating hands-on learning experiences that emphasize leadership, employability skills, and student ownership while integrating nutrition, wellness, and career exploration. She is an active leader in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America and the Georgia Association of Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences, where she currently serves as President, and she remains deeply committed to empowering students to lead with confidence, purpose, and integrity.