christina loyd

Christina Loyd is a dedicated Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) teacher and FCCLA Advisor based in Center Ridge, Arkansas. With over two decades of experience in education, she has inspired countless students through her passion for teaching and her commitment to career and technical education (CTE). Christina holds multiple certifications, including early childhood education, middle childhood education in various subjects, and Family and Consumer Sciences for grades 7–12. Christina is an avid advocate for both Family and Consumer Sciences and all areas of Career and Technical Education (CTE). She believes FCS plays a critical role in equipping students with essential life skills and preparing them for success in their personal and professional lives. Her advocacy is reflected in her leadership roles, including her work with the Arkansas Association of Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences (AATFCS), the Arkansas ACTE, and the National FCCLA Consultant Team. Christina has been recognized with numerous awards, including ArACTE Carl Perkins Teacher of the Year, ArACTE teacher of the Year, ArACTE Educator of the Year, FCCLA Master Advisor, and PBS Invention Fellow titles. Her efforts have also extended to delivering professional development sessions at state and national levels, where she shares her expertise with other educators.   She has also be named ACTE National Experienced FCS Fellow.

Certified 

001 Early Childhood Education Standard PK - 4 

002 Middle Childhood Language Arts/SS Standard 4 - 8 

168 Middle Childhood Science/Math Standard 4 - 8 

183 Elementary K-6 Standard K - 6 

215 Family & Con Sci Standard 7 - 12 

411 Career Orientation Endorsement Standard 7 - 12 

412 Career Preparation Endorsement Standard 7 - 12 

418 Career Development

ServSafe Manager/Proctor

Work Based Learning 

CPR Certified

Arkansas Tech University- BS of Education 2000

Arkansas Tech University- Masters of Gifted Education 2004