Robyn Eick
Olathe,KS
Summary
Educational professional with robust background in Family and Consumer Sciences. Proven ability to develop engaging lesson plans that enhance student understanding of essential life skills. Known for strong collaboration with colleagues and adaptability to evolving educational needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family and Consumer Sciences Educator
USD 233 – Indian Trail Middle School
Olathe, KS
09.2020 - Current
- Courses Taught: Culinary 1, Culinary 2, Focus on FACS
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards, incorporating instructional strategies to support diverse learning styles.
- Adapted and differentiated curriculum to meet the diverse needs of all learners, including those with IEPs/504s, English Language Learners (ELL), and center-based resource students.
- Integrated core academic content into daily instruction to enhance cross-curricular connections and real-world application. Focused lessons on reading and math strategies to support School Improvement Plan goals.
- Participated in ongoing professional development, including United Conference (KAFCS), industry-specific in-service training, educational tours, and culinary curriculum revision initiatives.
Family and Consumer Sciences Educator
USD 233 – Olathe North High School
Olathe, KS
09.2015 - 05.2020
- Courses Taught: Baking and Food Science, Nutrition and Wellness, Career and Community Connections
- Created lesson plans and implemented classroom teaching techniques including Gardner’s’ Multiple Intelligences, Cooperative Learning and integrated core subject content into everyday lessons.
- Attended numerous professional development programs including United Conference (KAFCS), Science and Our Food Supply curriculum training, in-service industry trainings and tours, culinary curriculum revisions, USD 233 Olathe externship program (McClain’s Bakery- Summer 2016; Hyvee- Summer 2017), and Boys Town classroom management training
- Worked to build and promote Career and Technical Education through the FACS department and community through FCCLA community service projects, Career and Community Connections internships, community partnerships and relations and advisory committee meetings
Family and Consumer Sciences Educator
USD 204 – Bonner Springs High School
Bonner Springs, KS
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Courses Taught: Culinary Arts I, Baking and Pastry I, Culinary Essentials, Teaching as a Career, Human Growth and Development
- Created lesson plans and implemented classroom teaching techniques including Gardner’s’ Multiple Intelligences, Cooperative Learning and integrated core subject content into everyday lessons.
- Attended numerous Professional Development Programs including FCCLA Districts judging, In-Service Trainings, and Career and Technical Education committee events
- Worked to build and promote the Career and Technical Education Department through advisory committee meetings, Future Educators of America events, and CTE program development opportunities including drive-in workshops and KS CTE annual conference
Family and Consumer Sciences Educator
USD 259 – Wichita West High School
Wichita, KS
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Courses Taught: Culinary Arts I, Baking and Pastry I, Baking and Pastry II, Culinary Applications
- Created lesson plans and implemented classroom teaching techniques including Gardner’s’ Multiple Intelligences
- Attended numerous Professional Development Programs including FCCLA planning meetings, FCCLA Districts judging, In-Service Trainings, and Career and Technical Education committee events
- Worked in conjunction with other faculty to promote positive family and community outreach programs including Leadership Wichita, Business and Hospitality Career Day, Job for America’s Graduates recognition banquet, and Site Council luncheons, and middle school outreach events including Hadley Night.
- Sponsored career and technical student organizations including ProStart and FCCLA, and sponsored the Cooking Up A Change national competition team
Family and Consumer Sciences Educator
USD 288 – Central Heights High School
Richmond, KS
09.2010 - 05.2013
- Courses Taught: Introduction to Human Services, Consumer Education, Nutrition and Wellness, Human Growth and Development, Career and Life Planning, Family Studies, Food Science, Teaching as a Career and Middle School FACS
- Created lesson plans and implemented classroom teaching techniques including Gardner’s’ Multiple Intelligences, Cooperative Learning and integrated core subject content into everyday lessons
- Attended numerous Professional Development Programs including FCCLA planning meetings, FCCLA Take Aim, Kansas Association of Career and Technical Education Conference, United Conference, In-Service Trainings, and Career and Technical Education committee events
- Worked in conjunction with other faculty to promote positive family and community outreach programs including Veteran’s Day breakfast, Father of the Year breakfast, Fall Sports Banquet, Senior Citizens’ Holiday Luncheon, Dinner Theatre, monthly preschool activities, elementary nutrition lessons and various hospitality functions
Education
Master of Career and Technical Education - Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Pittsburg State University (PSU)
Pittsburg, KS05-2011
Bachelor of Science in Education - Family and Consumer Sciences
Pittsburg State University (PSU)
Pittsburg, KS12-2009
Skills
- Instructional strategies
- Special needs support
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organizational skills
- Classroom management
Extra-Curricular Activities
Indian Trail Middle School girls basketball coach Fall 2022-Present Indian Trail Middle School cheer and dance coach Fall 2022-Present Indian Trail Middle School House Sponsor Fall 2020-Present Olathe North FCCLA Fall 2016-Spring 2020 Olathe North Student Council Fall 2016-Spring 2020 Bonner Springs Cheer Coach Fall 2014-Spring 2015 Central Heights Junior Class Sponsor Fall 2012-Spring 2013 Central Heights School Volleyball Assistant Coach Fall 2012 Central Heights Wrestling Assistant Coach Fall 2010-Spring 2012 Central Heights Booster Club Volunteer Fall 2010-Spring 2012 Central Heights Football Personnel and Statistician Fall 2010 & Fall 2011 Indian Trail Middle School girls basketball coach Fall 2022-Present Indian Trail Middle School cheer and dance coach Fall 2022-Present Indian Trail Middle School House Sponsor Fall 2020-Present Olathe North FCCLA Fall 2016-Spring 2020 Olathe North Student Council Fall 2016-Spring 2020 Bonner Springs Cheer Coach Fall 2014-Spring 2015 Central Heights Junior Class Sponsor Fall 2012-Spring 2013 Central Heights School Volleyball Assistant Coach Fall 2012 Central Heights Wrestling Assistant Coach Fall 2010-Spring 2012 Central Heights Booster Club Volunteer Fall 2010-Spring 2012 Central Heights Football Personnel and Statistician Fall 2010 & Fall 2011
Certification
- ServSafe Certification
- Kansas Restaurant Hospitality Association & Olathe Public Schools professional development Winter 2022
- Johnson & Wales Summer Institute
- Baking and Pastry- Level 1 course completion Summer 2017
- Kansas Restaurant Hospitality Association Summer 2013
- ServSafe Instructors Course- Wichita, KS
- ProStart Summer Institute
- National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Summer 2013
- ProStart Level I Instructors Course- Columbia, SC
Timeline
Family and Consumer Sciences Educator
USD 233 – Indian Trail Middle School
09.2020 - Current
Family and Consumer Sciences Educator
USD 233 – Olathe North High School
09.2015 - 05.2020
Family and Consumer Sciences Educator
USD 204 – Bonner Springs High School
09.2014 - 05.2015
Family and Consumer Sciences Educator
USD 259 – Wichita West High School
09.2013 - 05.2014
Family and Consumer Sciences Educator
USD 288 – Central Heights High School
09.2010 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science in Education - Family and Consumer Sciences
Pittsburg State University (PSU)
Master of Career and Technical Education - Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Pittsburg State University (PSU)
Honors and Awards
Kansas Teacher of the Year, building nominee Spring 2023, State of Kansas Horizon Teaching Award Recipient Spring 2012, Central Heights Viking of the Year Nominee Spring 2011, Summa Cum Laude Honors Fall 2009 and Spring 2011, University Scholastic Honors Fall 2009, Golden Gorilla Award Recipient Spring 2008, University Student Ambassador Spring 2007-Spring 2009, Crimson Club Fall 2008-Spring 2009
Additional Experience
- Academic Extension with Interventions- Building Coordinator Fall 2022-Present
- Served on a collaborative committee to develop and refine 8th-grade Academic Extension and Intervention curriculum, supporting targeted instructional strategies and student achievement initiatives.
- Academic Extension with Interventions- Committee Member Summer 2021-Summer 2022
- Served as the building-wide lead for Academic Extension, overseeing the development, coordination, and implementation of targeted instructional lessons to support student achievement.
- Collaborated closely with school administration, intervention specialists, and the counseling department to ensure comprehensive support for all students and proactively address academic concerns.
- Summer Externship Hy-Vee Bakery- Olathe, KS Summer 2017
- Participated in hands-on industry experience in multiple areas, including artisan breads, cake decorating and pastry production.
- Enhanced curriculum by integrating authentic, real-world culinary applications to strengthen student engagement and career readiness.
- Developed community partnerships and collaborated with industry professionals to gather feedback and align instruction with current culinary standards and workforce expectations.
- McClain’s Bakery – Kansas City, MO Summer 2016
- Gained experiences in several departments of the facility including artisan breads, cake decorating, line cook, front of the house service (customer service, retail, and coffee bar), cookies/cakes/pastries
- Expanded lesson plans to connect ‘real life’ experiences into the classroom curriculum
- Created community partnership and gained feedback from industry on preparing students to culinary professions
Co-Curricular Involvement
- FEA- building middle level mentor Fall 2023-Present
- K-State FACS-student teacher mentor Spring 2023
- PSU CTE - new teacher mentor Fall 2017-Spring 2020
- FCCLA Sponsor Spring 2017-Spring 2019
- Future Educators Association Advisor Fall 2014-Fall 2015
- Cooking up a Change Advisor Fall 2013-Spring 2014
- Served as advisor for student team to create school lunches
- ProStart Instructor and Advisor Fall 2013- Spring 2014
- Integrated ProStart curriculum in the classroom
- Served as ProStart advisor for student competition teams
- Culinary Applications Advisor Fall 2013-Spring 2014
- Coordinated and facilitated food sales including lunch menus and catering events
- FCCLA State Leadership Conference Advisor Spring 2010-2013
- Columbus High School, 2010
- Central Heights High School, 2011-2012
- Wichita West High School, 2013
- Central Heights School Improvement Team Fall 2012-Spring 2013
- Served as a CTE member on the team
- Helped to coordinate staff training on Common Core Standards
- FCCLA District H Conference Star Events Judge Spring 2011-Spring 2012
- Chapter Service Project 2012
- Focus on Children 2011
- FCCLA State Leadership Conference Star Events Judge Spring 2010-Spring 2011
- Chapter Showcase Display 2010
- Parliamentary Procedures 2011
- FCCLA State Officer Selection Committee Spring 2011
- Served as advisor committee member for selection process