What is FCCLA?

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a dynamic and effective student organization that helps students become leaders and address important personal, family, work and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences Education. FCCLA is unique among student organizations because its programs are planned and run by students. It is the only student organization with THE FAMILY as its central focus. Participation in state/national programs and chapter activities helps members become strong leaders in their families, careers and communities.

Established in ​1945

The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America started out in 1945 in Reston, Virginia as the Future Homemakers of America (FHA).  Throughout the years, our organization has evolved and changed to keep up with our changing society.  However, we are still the only student organization with family as its central focus.  ​

Our MISSION

To promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner and community leader, members develop skills for life through: character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and career preparation.

Our Advisory Team

Amy Kranz
Advisor

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Mrs. Kranz has been teaching for 5 years at VRHS.
​ This is her 6th year as the FCCLA lead advisor. The VRHS FCCLA Chapter has had some great successes including teams winning at Regional, State and National Leadership Conferences! 

Katie Matus
Co-Advisor

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Ms. Matus comes to us from Texas State University. This is her first year to teach at VRHS. She brings creativity and technical skills to our team of advisors. We are so glad to add a third member to our advisory team!

Katie Zajicek
Co-Advisor

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Mrs. Zajicek comes to us from Houston, TX. She has been teaching for 10 years! She brings loads of FCCLA experience to our chapter! She was a chapter member for all four years of high school, an officer for 3 years and president her senior year. So glad she's on our team!!

Student Testimonials

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"I think FCCLA had a positive effect on me, because I noticed how much more confident I became when talking to people I didn't know. FCCLA also had an impact on me, by teaching me how to be more professional around adults in the real world while still being a high school student." - Alice Brito
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"FCCLA was the perfect outlet for me to experiment with new project ideas while also being in a competitive setting. My time with the club has taught me so much about interpersonal communication, professional speaking, and, most of all, teamwork and sportsmanship. The experiences that I have had with FCCLA have definitely polished my confidence and my presentation skills. I am forever thankful that my high school experience was elevated by being in an organization as strong as FCCLA with the best peers and advisors by my side!"- Sannidhi Koganti