Growing up in a small town in Kansas, the new family and consumer science teacher introduced FCCLA to her high school. Involved in leadership activities and sports, she influenced the student body from her grades to the volunteer work she’s done in her community.

Jamie Everett began her journey to become a teacher at Kansas State University, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology. Majoring in Family and Consumer Science, Everett also minored in Leadership Studies and continued her education to receive an FCS license for grades 6-12 in Kansas, Texas and New Jersey.

“I love teaching,” Everett said. “I’ve pretty much taught everything in Family and Consumer Science ranging from Nutrition and Wellness to Ready, Set, Teach.”

Before teaching became a career for Everett, she was a student teacher at two schools in Kansas. She student taught at Junction City High School and Fort Riley Middle School, which gave her experience.

“I learned a lot about different parts of the world through teaching,” Everett said. “It was very interesting to see the structure of each school and how it compares to Vandegrift.”

Her other work experience include mentoring, tutoring, and she has been a Youth Program Development Assistant. Everett tutored individual and small groups in an FCS related course, time management, study habits, and career skills. She mentored one-on-one with an at-risk student-athlete with learning disabilities.

“It was great getting to mentor and tutor students,” Everett said. “I love Family and Consumer Science, which helped me become familiar with students in many environment.”

Everett has taught in LISD before at Cedar Park and Rouse until her husband’s career caused her to move and teach in New Jersey and New York. She is now back to Austin to teach here.

“I’m so excited to back at Vandegrift,” Everett said. “I love the school culture, values, and people here and missed it when I was gone.”