Elizabeth Kriel
Biglerville,PA
Summary
Family and Consumer Sciences educator at Gettysburg Area School District, skilled in nutrition education and project-based learning. Successfully developed engaging curricula that enhanced student performance and fostered a positive classroom environment. Committed to continuous professional development and collaboration, effectively addressing the needs of diverse learners, including high school athletes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family and Consumer Sciences High School Teacher
Gettysburg Area School District
09.2008 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans integrating real-world applications of family and consumer sciences and Food Literacy.
- Facilitated hands-on learning experiences in Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry, and Sports Nutrition.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum alignment across grade levels and within state and national FCS Core Standards.
- Evaluated student performance using diverse assessment methods to ensure educational effectiveness.
Education
Master of Science - Nutrition
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Education
Lock Haven University
Lock Haven, PA05-1991
Skills
- Food Literacy proponent
- Nutrition education
- Instructional strategies
- Continuous professional development
- Project-based learning
- Subset population work in mental health and high school athletes
Affiliations
Member of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN)
Member of the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS)
Certification
Family & Consumer Science (K-12th grade)
Social Sciences (7-12th Grade)
Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)
Timeline
Family and Consumer Sciences High School Teacher
Gettysburg Area School District
09.2008 - Current
Master of Science - Nutrition
Johnson & Wales University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Lock Haven University
Awards
Received the Unger/Stock Teacher of the Year for Secondary Education
August, 2025