Mrs. Palmer's Blog

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Welcome to Mrs. Palmer's Blog!

My name is Kari Palmer.  I graduated from GeorgiaSouthern University, with a Bachelor's of Business Administration.  After working in sales and marketing for over 10 years, I am changing careers to teach Marketing and Work-Based Learning.  I am also the DECA advisor and the House of Troy manager.  My husband Rhett and I have two daughters. 

My blog will serve as a place for students and parents to find pertinent information regarding my class assignments and activities.  Should you ever have questions or need assistance, please feel free to email me: Kari.Palmer@cobbk12.org

I look forward to a successful year!

Marketing Principles - Ad Project - 3/23/09

This week students will finish the Non-Profit advertising project notebook.  Presentations will begin at the end of the week. 

Fashion & Sports Marketing - Week of 3/23/09

This week students will explore their career interests by taking a career interest survey, researching one of their career matches and preparing a one page essay on how compatible they are with the career.  In addition, students will have the opportunity to explore career choices in designated marketing areas.

Lassiter DECA Club Needs Your Help!

The Lassiter DECA Club is working to raise money so students can participate in and compete at the International Career Development Conference in Anaheim, California.  Please click on the following link to find out how you can help!!!  (All donations are tax deductible!).  Sponsorship Letter Businesses

Week of 3/16 - Marketing Principles

This week in Marketing Principles, students will continue working on the Non-Profit Advertising project by completing sections 3, 4, & 5. 

Week of 3/16 - Sports Marketing

This week in Sports Marketing, we will finish our Dream Machine, Inc. product line presentations.  We will also complete and article review, online career assessment and begin the exploration of possible Sports & Entertainment Marketing Careers.

Week of 3/16 - Fashion Marketing

This week in Fashion Marketing we will debut the LHS Prom Gown designs via a fashion show in two other Career Tech classes.  On Tuesday, we will announce the design winner. Also this week, groups will present their Prom Boutique Promotional Mix ideas and samples. 

Lassiter DECA Members head to California!!!

Congratulations to Ben Bishop and Ryan Gildersleeve who placed at theState ICDC and will compete at DECA's International Career Development Conference in Anaheim, California, this April!!  In addition, Christy Gasparini and Greg Walton will be attending ICDC at the Leadership Academy!  View this photo

Congratulations to the following DECA members who competed at Region and State competitions:

Ben Bishop, Christy Gasparini, Ryan Gildersleeve, Allison Gilmore, Derishai Gordon-Staton, Jessica Hess, Krissy Hillger, Lindsay Rothkin, Kyla Roy, Lauren Schwartz & Greg Walton

Non-Profit Advertising Portfolio

Download Ad Template We will be working in partner groups to research an existing non-profit organization.  Once approved, teams will work to research current marketing / advertising efforts and make recommendations for new ads.  

Sports-Apparel / Footwear - New Product Presentation

In partner groups, students will work as "Product Managers" to create a new sports-apparel / footwear product line.  This project requires market research in the areas of market share, trends and opportunities and target market.  Presentations will begin on Wednesday, 3/11.

Fashion Marketing - LHS Prom Gown Design

We will be creating a prom gown to be debuted in other Career Tech classes on Friday.  Good Luck! Download Lassiter Project Runway Prom gown