Career Technical Educators of Idaho

IDAHO FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES (IFCS)

The Idaho Family and Consumer Sciences Educator Association, Inc. (IFCS) promotes and provides opportunities for continual personal and professional development so that educators can prepare individuals for life and work, strengthen families, and support communities.

Objectives

The objectives of IFCS are to:

Advance professional growth by supporting pre-service and in-service development opportunities for Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) educators.
Develop leadership and strengthen professionalism through networking, program improvement, and policy advocacy.
Engage with policymakers and education partners to advocate for and strengthen FCS and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs statewide.
Foster collaboration among FCS educators through the exchange of ideas, resources, and best practices to strengthen Idaho FCS programs.
Integrate workplace readiness and life skills through FCS cluster programs and industry-aligned pathways.
Promote understanding of the value and impact of FCS programs within schools, families, workplaces, and communities.
Provide a platform for collective voice and professional dialogue on key issues impacting FCS education.

Membership

Click here to affiliate with IFCS! Dues are $20 annually (July 1 - June 30). Membership in IFCS is open to individuals who teach, have taught, are preparing to teach, or otherwise support FCS education in Idaho. Members share a commitment to strengthening families, preparing individuals for life and work, and advancing FCS education across the state. Membership questions can be directed to Amber Harris, Treasurer/Membership.

We will not be collecting national membership dues, however we would like to recommend that you join National CTE and FCS Associations. Click the association name to be directed to their site:

American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) $150
Association for Career & Technical Education (ACTE) $80
National Association Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences (NATFCS) $20: Note: You must be a member of ACTE to be a member of NATFCS.

IFCS Board: Click board member name to contact by email

President: Toni Elorrieta, Valley High School

Vice-President: Jessica Wahlen, Rigby High School

Secretary: Chris Higley, Payette High School
Treasurer: Amber Harris, Rigby High School

CTEI Rep: Jaime Mileski, Frank Church High School

Dist 1 Rep: Victoria Sandford, Lake City High School
Dist 2 Rep: Jannelle Dewenter, Lewiston School District
Dist 3 Rep: Hannah Waite, Meridian Middle School
Dist 4 Rep: Leah Scott, Gooding High School
Dist 5 Rep: Shantel Tavoian, Malad High School
Dist 6 Rep: Natasha Campbell, Rocky Mountain Middle School

Past IFCS President: Tammy Luker (Ex-officio)

FCS Program Manager: Shanon Holt (Ex-officio)
FCCLA CTSO Manager: Jared Lewis, (Ex-officio)

2025 Award Recipients:

Creative / Innovative FCS Educator: Wendy Long, Compass Charter School

Distinguished FCS Educator: Janiel Nelson, BYU Idaho

FCS Educator of the Year: Jessica Wahlen, Rigby High School

Honorary FCS Educator: No Nominations

New FCS Educator: No Nominations

Outstanding Service and Support: Leigh Patterson, Gooding High School Administrator

Outstanding FCS Community Support: Toni Elorrieta, Valley High School

Resources:

Bylaws: IFCS Bylaws

Policies and Procedures: IFCS Policies & Procedures

Statement of Financial Activities: FY22 Report

Statement of Financial Activities: FY23 Report

Statement of Financial Activities: FY24 Report

Statement of Financial Activities: FY25 Report

Statement of Financial Activities: FY26 Report

Current Year Meeting Minutes: 2025-26 Minutes

Last Year Meeting Minutes: 2024-2025 Minutes

Grants & Leadership (Current members only): Application for Funds

List of [ IFCS Board & Members ] (CTEI members only)