Graduate Fellowships

Beverly Froud, CFCS, AR, teaches in the Family and Consumer Sciences Department at Harding University. She is a career educator, having served as an agent for the UADA Cooperative Extension Service, a high school teacher, an elementary principal, and a mentor for novice teachers in open enrollment public charter schools. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences from Harding University and a master’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences from the University of Central Arkansas and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Science at Mississippi State University. Beverly is an advocate for FCS and FCS Education at every level and believes strongly in the ability of Family and Consumer Sciences to improve the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities through the application of research and scientific knowledge. She lives in Arkansas with her husband, Chad, and their three children. 

Cody Mooneyhan, KY, passion for Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) began in 1998, inspired by the encouragement of her own teachers. For 16 years, she has served as a dedicated FCS educator in Kentucky, building strong programs and guiding numerous FCCLA regional and state officers. She has judged national events, presented professional workshops, and mentored both student teachers and new educators through initiatives such as the Kentucky FCS Mentorship Program and the Kentucky New Teacher Institute. Mooneyhan’s leadership includes 13 years of service on the Regional KATFCS Board, roles as KACTE Representative, and her current position as President of NATFCS. She is pursuing an Ed.D. at Murray State University with research focused on the impact of industry certifications on student success, with the long-term goal of expanding FCS mentorship at the national level. 

Samantha Martin, CFCS-HNFS, TX, a Jersey native now residing in Texas, is a first-generation college graduate who never expected to pursue higher education. After earning her bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University, she joined Teach for America and began teaching in Houston, Texas. Samantha found her professional home in AAFCS, which led her to earn a master’s degree and pursue a Ph.D. in Family and Consumer Sciences Education at Texas Tech University. With over ten years of teaching experience across elementary, middle, and high school settings, she has predominantly served students in Title I schools. Samantha has also worked as a Multilingual Specialist, supporting educators with effective strategies for emergent bilingual learners. Her passion for Culinary Arts inspires her to create hands-on learning experiences for high school students as a teacher and FCCLA advisor. Samantha believes education can transform lives, and she has dedicated her career to creating meaningful learning experiences. 

Miranda Bright, NE, is a doctoral student at Doane University. Her research focuses on the lived experiences of Family and Consumer Sciences teachers involved in FCS-related professional associations and how this involvement influences their commitment to the profession. She holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Child, Youth and Family Studies from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and an Education Specialist degree from Doane University. Miranda grew up and lives in Nebraska and has a strong passion for 4-H and helping others. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Frank, her son, Cyrus, and their corgis, Luna and Magus. She previously served with Nebraska Extension as a 4-H Graduate Assistant and Program Associate. She has taught Family and Consumer Sciences at the elementary through high school levels and advised FCCLA. Miranda currently serves as a Human Sciences and Education Career Field Specialist at the Nebraska Department of Education.