Julia Wright 
ACEE and Athletes.org leveraged the basketball court during March Madness for a different kind of strategy game, financial fitness. Athletes.org, a leading organization dedicated to empowering college athletes, has partnered with the Arizona Council on Economic Education (ACEE) to host a highly successful Financial Fitness in Action event at Raymond S. Kellis High School in the Peoria … Read more
Embrace the transformative potential of weaving financial literacy into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. ACEE proudly partnered with ASU ASAP STEM Fellowship and The Phoenix Zoo to integrate economics into STEM during a series of hands-on workshops for educators. Click the link below to watch the video.
Q: How has your family and cultural background shaped the person you want to become? From a young age I’ve always driven myself to be the best, get the best grades, be a leader in the classroom, and treat others with respect. My family supports my drive to learn new skills, In addition to getting my career started, as … Read more
Pushing for change when it comes to women in the business field: that’s the goal of an Arizona professor and researcher who’s made it her mission to educate not just her students, but also the world about the challenges that still exist for so many women.
Q: How has your family and cultural background shaped the person you are today? My family and cultural background have played a crucial role in shaping my values and principles. Growing up, I was instilled with a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for education. My family’s emphasis on financial responsibility and the value … Read more
If you can see it, you can be it. That’s the message for young girls across Arizona from a Valley-based organization advocating for better representation for women across the business world. Watch the full video by clicking the link below.
Q: How did your family and culture influence who you are today? I came to America as many of my students did – not speaking a word of English. And, like many of my students, my entire family of five bunked with my grandmother in a one-bedroom apartment. My dad had served in the military … Read more
Q: What makes ACEE significant in your perspective? Education and inspiring the next generation of learners is a responsibility we all share and the resources that ACEE provides in pursuit of this goal is truly mind boggling. Listening to stories of the brand new teacher who stayed in the profession because of the support provided … Read more
Q: How has your family and cultural background shaped the person you want to become? My family is a big part of who I am. I am blessed to have such amazing people around me. Growing up with a single mom who worked part-time and my father encouraging me to know and learn my culture, … Read more
Q: How has your family and cultural background shaped the person you are today? As an African American, my cultural heritage is a tapestry: woven with threads of education, resilience, and creativity. My family has shaped who I am today, by being a role model and teaching me the importance of walking in my own … Read more
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