Susan Turgeson

Susan Turgeson is a Professor in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Professional Studies. She serves as the Coordinator for the Family and Consumer Sciences Education Program, spanning undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Ed.D. in Educational Leadership - Higher Education, Edgewood College (2015)
• M.S. in Home Economics, UW-Stout (2007)
• B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences Education (K-12), UW-Stout (1999)

Her research focuses on curriculum design and professional development within Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) education. She emphasizes aligning educational standards with practical skills, particularly in wellness, laboratory management, and career and technical education. Her recent publications highlight revisions to national standards for FCS teachers and strategies to enhance educator visibility in wellness and lab management domains.

Turgeson's work integrates practical applications of FCS principles, including human sexuality education, cooperative occupational programs, and graduate-level intern teaching. She actively engages in professional organizations such as the National Association of Teacher Educators for FCS and the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, contributing to editorial review boards and accreditation councils. Her teaching portfolio includes courses like HD 230 Human Sexuality, FCS 391 Curriculum and Methods, and FCS 798 Student Teaching.

She holds certifications including Resilience and Thriving Facilitator (National Wellness Institute), Certified Family and Consumer Sciences (CFCS), ServSafe Manager, and Mental Health First Aid. Her commitment to student success is evident in the 100% employment rate of graduates in the FCS teaching major she oversees.