Academy of Marketing and Retail Services

Master Degree with specialization in Educational Leadership, Barry University. Bachelor of Science Degree with specialization in Fashion Merchandising, Florida State University (FSU)

Marketing Teacher at Hialeah High School since 1989 Senior Class Sponsor Fashion Club Sponsor Academy Leader ( Marketing and Retail Services) DECA supporter (Distributed Education Clubs of America)

Single mother of two lovely daughters Bianca and Chandler Merkerson Both Honor Graduates of Hialeah High School

Shopping Sewing Event Planning Socializing with family and friends Traveling Biker Events

Fashion Marketing Program The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in the Fashion Marketing and Sales Industry.

All students upon the Completion of the Fashion Marketing program will be able to utilize skills necessary to receive Industry Certification in PHOTOSHOP CS4

Florida Bright Futures Florida Gold Seal Fashion Colleges DECA membership with participation in competitive events

Feed the Homeless Clothes Drive

Retail Stores/Outlets Clothing Factories Fashion Colleges Beauty Schools of America

*Colleges Fashion Related *Modeling Agencies *Businesses *Former students in industry

*Finance; technical and production skills *Health, Safety, and Environmental Issues *Entrepreneurship

Research the latest Fashions through research using Fashion magazines.

Design your own display

The mission of the Hialeah High Schools Fashion Club is to increase member awareness of the world of fashion. To assist with the development of leadership and teamwork skills through active participation in fashion related activities in school and in the community.

Must attend HHS Mandatory for all students in the Fashion Program 2.0 GPA Pay dues by deadline includes club t-shirt Be an active member Attend monthly meetings Participate and attend Fashion show productions

Paid Fashion Club member 2.5 GPA or better Interest in Fashion Great leadership skills Positive attitude Ability to work well with others Must not be a officer in any other club Must not be employed Must be available during after school hours Must complete a written interview and submit before the deadline given

*Must attend Hialeah High School. *Fashion Club Member. *Model Try-Out participant, finalist, winner. *Must be available during after school hours for rehearsals, fittings, and events *Must follow school dress code at all times. *Must have a signed contract.

Competitions Scholarships Field Trips Awards and Trophies Teamwork Hands on experiences DECA Distributive Education Clubs of America

Be seated when tardy bell rings. Never come to class tardy without an official pass. Never miss class when present in school without advance notice from Ms. Merkerson Only SIX chairs allowed at each table. Bring supplies to class daily. (Flash Drive) Sexual harassment will not be tolerated. Never remove anything from the teacher desk or from the classroom without permission from Ms. Merkerson Profane language will not be tolerated Respect Ms. Merkerson and your classmates at all times. Be in HHS dress code daily.

Verbal warning Parent Contact CSI during class Detention Referral to Administration Suspension from club activities Removal from program