ACTE Announces Kentucky Family and Consumer Science Teacher as National Award Finalist

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 5, 2019

Contact: Megan Kmiotek
mkmiotek@acteonline.org

ACTE Announces Kentucky Family and Consumer Science Teacher as National Award Finalist

ALEXANDRIA, VA—Today, the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) announced Tammy Camel, Family and Consumer Science Teacher at Rockcastle County High School in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky, as the recipient of the 2020 ACTE Region II Carl Perkins Community Service Award. This award recognizes individuals who have used career and technical education (CTE) to make a significant impact on their community and demonstrated leadership in programs and activities that promote student involvement in community service.

Tammy Blackburn Camel graduated from Berea College in 2005 with a Bachelor of Art Degree in Child and Family Studies and a double concentration in Child Development and Family Studies. In 2010, Mrs. Camel graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a Master of Art in Teaching in Family and Consumer Sciences Education. Since 2011, she has been teaching Family and Consumer Sciences at Rockcastle County High School. She teaches courses in the Early Childhood Education and Consumer and Family Management career pathways. She offers a sequence of courses that are aligned to state and national standards where she offers industry-recognized credentials, work-based learning experiences, and opportunities for students to be involved in the intra-curricular student organization, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). Over the last nine years, she has had more than 16 Regional FCCLA officers and two Kentucky State FCCLA officers. Her students have competed in STAR Events at the regional, state and national level and received many gold awards.

Camel is one of five finalists for the 2021 national title. The national winner will be announced at the ACTE Awards Gala, an award presentation recognizing the best CTE educators in the country. The event will take place on Thursday, December 3, during ACTE’s Virtual CareerTech VISION 2020. The Awards Gala is sponsored by Express Employment Professionals, Goodheart-Willcox, CareerSafe, and Stratasys. For more information about the ACTE Excellence Awards, visit our webpage.

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About ACTE
The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is the nation’s largest not-for-profit association committed to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for successful careers. ACTE represents the community of CTE professionals, including educators, administrators, researchers, school counselors, guidance and career development professionals and others at all levels of education. ACTE is committed to excellence in providing advocacy, public awareness and access to resources, professional development and leadership opportunities.