Mrs. Thompson

Phone: 469-752-7052

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelor of Science in Human Development & Family Studies, Texas Tech University, 2003 Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, University of North Texas, 2009 Vocational Home Economics Education Grades 6-12 Family and Consumer Sciences - MMS Grades 7 & 8

Mrs. Thompson

Hello ~ Mav students and parents! I am Mrs. Thompson and have been a Murphy Maverick since the school opened in 2003.  I get the pleasure of teaching the Family and Consumer Sciences (formerly Home Economics) courses titled Skills & Career Readiness and Life & College Readiness.  Each course is a semester and a beneficial addition to any student's curriculum foundation.  

I am a proud Red Raider and received my B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies with a teaching certification in Vocational Home Economics in 2003.  I then received my M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from UNT in 2009.  I am part of the curriculum writing team for Career & Technical Education and am excited to lead students on a motivation pathway towards leading successful professional and personal lives.

I enjoy spending time with my amazing husband and playing with our children, Jayton (8) and Camille (4), who keep me busy!   I also enjoy running, going to concerts and spending time with friends and family OUTDOORS! 

 

 

  • Skills and Career Readiness:  Grades 7 and 8 (Semester Course)

    Periods: 1, 2, 3, & 5th 

    Units Covered:  

    Personal & Career Development - strengths & weaknesses, communication, values, needs vs wants

    Food & Hospitality - safety & sanitation, nutrition basics, kitchen utensils & tools, following a recipe, 3 cooking labs within a group

    Career Exploration - explore the 16 career clusters, choose one to research and present 

    Design & Construction - sewing tools & safety, hand sewing skills, using a sewing machine to create a beginner project 

    Wise Consumer - money management 

     

    Life and College Readiness: Grades 7 & 8 (suggested to take after Skills and Career Readiness) 

    Periods:  6 & 7th 

    Units Covered:

    Personal & Career Development - job soft skills, goal setting, conflict resolution, portfolios

    Food & Hospitality -  review of cooking basics, explore food labels and nutritional needs, meal planning, 3 cooking labs with a group 

    College & Career Training - research colleges and or training options for your desired career path

    Design & Construction - review of sewing basics, hand sewing review and small project, sewing machine project 

    Managing Your Resources - budgeting, planning for your future 

     

     

     

  • Tutorials Offered: 

    Monday:  7:50  and 3:30-4:00

    Tuesday:  7:50

    Thursday: 7:50 and 3:30-4:00