Colbert student vying for state FCCLA office

  • Colbert student vying for state FCCLA office
    Colbert student vying for state FCCLA office

Maddie Mueller of Colbert has made it to the final round of voting for the 2024-2025 state officer team of the Oklahoma CareerTech Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) student organization. She is one of 19 contenders vying for a position on the State Executive Council.

Mueller, a sophomore at Colbert, is the daughter of Micah Mueller.

Family and Consumer Sciences Education, and its affiliated student organization FCCLA, are integral components in the CareerTech system. This national student organization helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work and societal issues. More than 19,000 students in Oklahoma high school and technology center campuses are members of FCCLA.

The interview process began January 17 to determine the final slate for state FCCLA officer elections to be held April 11 at the state convention in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

“Students were interviewed, tested over FCCLA facts, and presented a one-minute speech within their region,” said Brittani Phillips, state FCCLA advisor. “Nineteen students were chosen from the second round of interviews and will have their names on the final ballot. We have a wonderful ballot and look forward to these future leaders taking office and helping move Oklahoma FCCLA forward.”

State officer team members are responsible for duties such as planning and conducting workshops, installing district officers, and leading chapter officer training. The officer team also plans and presides over state convention, works with members to increase membership, and helps to raise awareness of FCCLA in the state.

“Throughout the year, FCCLA members tackle issues such as teen violence prevention, traffic safety, family issues, career exploration and much more,” Phillips said. “FCCLA programs enrich student learning, improve self-esteem, and serve students with a range of ability levels, economic situations, and cultural influences.”

On a national level, FCCLA has more than 205,000 members and over 5,300 chapters from 50 state associations, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The organization has involved more than 10 million youth since its founding in 1945.

FCCLA is one of seven CareerTech student organizations affiliated with CareerTech programs. The other six include FFA and Agricultural Education, DECA and Marketing Education, HOSA and Health Careers Education, Business Professionals of America and Business and Information Technology Education, Technology Student Association and Technology Engineering, and SkillsUSA and Trade and Industry Education.

For more information about FCCLA, e-mail Brittani Phillips at brittani. phillips@careertech.ok.gov or call 405743-5467. For more information about CareerTech student organizations, visit www.okcareertech.org/main/ students.htm.