Southwest teacher honored for work with FCS student group

A Lincoln Southwest High School teacher has been honored for her work with the school’s chapter of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) student organization.

Family and consumer sciences teacher Tracy Way earned the 2018 Spirit of Advising Award, which honors one FCCLA chapter advisor from each state for their tireless work and dedication to their students.

FCCLA helps students grow as leaders and address personal, family, work and societal issues through family and consumer sciences education.

Way received the award this summer at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Atlanta. Last spring, Lincoln Southwest student Brandon Caha announced Way’s award at the state FCCLA convention.

“Students like Brandon are what makes our chapter great,” Way said. “He had high aspirations for his participation in FCCLA and all I did was help facilitate his ideas. As an adviser I love watching students blossom as a result of FCCLA.”

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