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American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Connecticut Affiliate Spring Conference

American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

              Connecticut Affiliate Spring Conference

                  Thursday, May 2, 2019

                at The Spa at Norwich Inn



Keynote Speaker and Presenter, Jennifer Rothman

Executive Director of Yellow Farmhouse Education Center at Stone Acres Farm in Stonington, CT.

Yellow Farmhouse Education Center is a non-profit organization located on the property of Stone Acres Farm in Stonington, CT and is led by Jennifer Rothman. Jennifer has over twenty years of experience building programs for museums, gardens and farms. She uses culinary and farm-based education to build meaningful connections to our environment and to our community. Jennifer will help us explores how we can integrate locally grown food into our curriculum and support learning across disciplines.


Specialized Breakout Sessions: perfect for focusing on areas you are most interested in learning more about and networking with teachers across the state who share your interests. Presenters include Suzanne Loud from the Connecticut Dept. of Ed on Pathway Programs, Heifer International, King Arthur Flour, Jennifer Rothman on sustainable farming and food to table, Tech for FCS, “Say Yes to FCS” Action Team, and afternoon collaboration initiatives.


Program of Events 

Wednesday May 1st

5:00- 6:30pm FCS Teacher Networking Event

Thursday, May 2nd

7:30-8:15am  Registration | “Traditional New England” Breakfast

8:15-9:30am  Welcome by Karen Redanz, President AAFCS/CT 

  Keynote ~ Jennifer Rothman, Yellow Farmhouse Education Center

9:45-10:45am Breakout Session #1

11:00-12:00   Breakout Session #2 

Noon-1:30pm     Lunch | Awards | Meeting | Silent Auction 

1:45-2:45pm       Breakout Sessions: Collaboration Time

3:00-3:15pm       Wrap-up | Program Evaluation Silent Auction Results Posted 


Hotel Rooms @ The Inn At Norwich Spa are available for a special rate of $139 till April 12th

           Be sure to book soon!!!


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use 2019 AAFCS/CT Spring Conference Registration Form

2019 CT/AAFCS Conference Registration Form