Valinda "Lisa" Nelson

Family and Consumer Science Teacher

334-897-6275

Courses Taught:

Family Wellness
FACS
Teen Discoveries
Food and Nutrition 
Teen Connections
STEM in FACS


Lisa Nelson

Bio

Hello! 

I am Lisa Nelson. As your Family and Consumer Sciences teacher I offer a variety of courses to help prepare you for life. I look back on my own high school years and, even though it was sooooo long ago, much of what I learned in what was then called Home Ec has been crucial to my success as a productive member of society. My hope is that you will take away something from your time in my class that will help you throughout your life and mostly to just know that you are loved.

I am married to Ken Nelson and together we have 7 children and 12 grandchildren. We love the spouses/girlfriend as our own so make that 14 children and 12 grands - so far. One of my grands attends school here at Zion Chapel.

We have a farm near Zion where we have cattle and 2 donkeys.  Sadie, my Yorkshire Terrier is my sweet baby girl.

Ken was in the Navy and we spent over 20 years out enjoying our beautiful world. The last 10 of those years were spent in Kodiak, Alaska. What an experience that was! 

We are active in Vine Church in Troy, AL. I spend time outside school painting, decorating, hosting parties, playing with the grands and most importantly, digging in deep into the Word of God. 

I love being a Rebel and would like to leave you with this:

"In all the work you are given, do the best you can. Work as though you are working for the Lord, not an earthly master." - Colossians 3:23

Education

B.S. in Elementary Education from Troy University

(MANY additional hours in classes focusing on all aspects of education from Birth to 4 all the way to adult education.)

 

Certification in Family and Consumer Science 

Certification in  Elementary Education 

Experience

I have taught Birth-Adult education over my career! 

1986 ~  2nd grade at Elba Elementary

1986 - 1995 ~ 6th grade at Elba Middle/Elementary

1995-96 ~ 5th grade at Elba Elementary

1996-97 ~ Substituted K-12 in Hawaii (Oahu)

1998-1999 ~ PreSchool in Jacksonville, Florida

1999 - 2001 ~ 4th / 5th grades in Jacksonville, Florida

2003 - 2006 ~ Pre-School Teachers in Pensacola, Florida (High schoolers to adults)

2006 - 2016 ~ 2nd - 6th graders in Kodiak, Alaska, Teacher trainer for various Technology programs and techniques

2016 - now ~ Zion Chapel Family and Consumer Science teacher (My dream position!)