Mason County High School teacher Shannon Roberts has been named to the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America board of directors.
Roberts is the adviser for the MCHS chapter of the organization.
According to FCCLA Executive Director Sandy Spavone, Roberts was chosen because of her years of experience in guiding students in the organization.
“We are honored and delighted to welcome Shannon,” Spavone said. “She brings an extensive knowledge of FCCLA chapter and state involvement. Her understanding and viewpoints will be key in engaging more youth throughout the country. She worked tirelessly to expand her student’s experiences outside the classroom. She has made her chapter one of the most active in Kentucky.”
Roberts will serve as the occupational adviser representative on the board.
Roberts said she was pleased to be named to the board.
“This is an honor for me to be appointed to the board,” she said. “The entire election was a learning experience for me, as I had to complete an application and give a speech to my peers. These are some of the same skills that I teach my members everyday, so it was a unique experience to have the roles switched. I am thrilled that my FCCLA members could observe me as I went through the process while we attended the National Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Ga., as learning doesn’t end at a certain age, we continue to grow throughout our lives.”
According to Roberts, while serving on the board, she hopes to show the importance FCCLA has on college and career readiness.
“While serving as a member on the Board, I hope to continue to show the importance that FCCLA has on our youth’s college and career readiness skills. I hope to be an effective part of the process in determining programs and opportunities that our members’ have to prepare them for the next roles in life. Of course, I also love being able to network with other FCCLA advisers and professionals across the country,” she said. “In my years of serving on various boards in Kentucky and nationally, I have met amazing educators who have helped mold me into the teacher I am today. I can only hope that I continue to grow and learn to be the teacher and FCCLA adviser that the students in Mason County need in their lives through this experience while serving on the Board for the three year term.”
