Family and Consumer Science

August 12, 2007

The FACS program at LHS is a approved program for Career and Technical education through the Kansas State Department of Education. The program is part of the Human Service Career Cluster with a focus in the Family and Community Service Pathway. Course profiles, indicators, and pathway information can be found at the FACS Career and Tech. Ed. link.

Mrs. Julie Tommer - Family and Consumer Science Instructor

The Family and Consumer Science instructor for Lyons High School is Mrs. Julie Tommer. She also serves as the FCCLA advisor and Junior class sponsor. Mrs. Tommer is a LHS graduate from the class of 1984. After high school Mrs. Tommer attended Barton County Community College, than Sterling College where she earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Vocational Home Economics with endorsements in English and Social Science. In 2003, Mrs. Tommer graduated from Friends University with a Masters of Arts in the Art of Teaching .

Mrs. Tommer has taught at Lyons High School for thirteen years. During those thirteen years, she was recognized as the USD 405 Teacher of the Year in 2002 and the Rotary Outstanding educator in 2002, USD 405 Teacher of the Year in 2008 and nominated for the 2009 Kansas Teacher of the Year.

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