Biography
Amber S. Williams, Ph.D., holds a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction: Career and Technical Education from Utah State University and has over 20 years of teaching experience in Family and Consumer Sciences, specializing in textiles and sewing construction. She is passionate about advancing sustainable design systems and educational practices that encourage sustainable approaches in apparel and textiles. Amber enjoys outdoor recreation such as biking and hiking and cherishes time spent with her family.
Research Interests
Amber S. Williams, Ph.D., focuses her research on sustainable design systems and educational practices that enhance teaching and learning in textiles and apparel. She is particularly interested in integrating sustainability into educational curricula and developing innovative teaching methods to prepare students for careers in education and the apparel and textiles industry. Her work emphasizes fostering sustainable mindsets and practical skills through experiential and blended learning approaches.Teaching Interests
Amber S. Williams, Ph.D., specializes in teaching Family and Consumer Sciences courses with a focus on textiles, sewing construction, and sustainable design. At Brigham Young University, she teaches courses including SFL 185 (Beginning Sewing), SFL 287 (Intermediate Sewing), SFL 382 (Textile Science), SFL 387 (Advanced Sewing Techniques), SFL 487 (Patternmaking), and SFL 393 (Special Topics in Sewing). Her teaching emphasizes creativity, technical skills, and sustainability in apparel and textiles.Education
- PhD, Curriculum & Instruction: Career & Technical Design , Utah State Univeristy (2021)
Licenses and Certifications
- Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health First Aid Certification (2021 - Present)
- Browzwear, Browzwear Software Certification (2018 - Present)
- Math in CTE, Math in CTE Training and Certification (2012 - Present)
Memberships
- American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) (2018 - Present)
- Utah Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (UAFCS) (2018 - Present)
- American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) (2017 - Present)
- Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) (2008 - Present)