Jennifer Causey is a social studies teacher at Pine Forest High School whose econ class includes a mock investing challenge. She is working to end the cycle of poverty in Escambia county, by not just educating kids on money management basics, but making growing it accessible and fun. In this episode she shares what motivates her to dig in, when others short change this issue, and where to start if you’re feeling behind.
Guest: Jennifer Causey: $500 stipend for FL Educator for completing free personal finance PD | On Demand Personal Finance courses for teachers, including homeschool teachers (all free) | Debt Free Millennials
Guest: Humphrey Yang: YAHOO Finance | Personal Finance
Parents & kids will get to interact with free and low-cost educational and community resources & district leaders, enjoy a live animal presentation by animal tales, get giveaways from the vendors & amazing food from local food trucks! Plus one lucky guest will win a $250 Amazon gift card!
The event is free so mark your calendars for Saturday, February 28th. 10am-1pm at Booker T Washington High School.
Learn more about Escambia County School District: https://www.escambiaschools.org/
Find additional links: https://www.voicesunitedineducation.com/podcast-episodes
Host: Meredith Hackwith Edwards
