Student Spotlight – Jada

Jada Holmes

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

Teacher Spotlight – LaTanya Edenburgs

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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

Arizona Council on Economic Education Launches ‘Invest in Girls’

Arizona Council on Economic Education launches Invest in Girls empowering high school females with essential financial skills, addressing gender disparities. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, February 15, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Arizona Council on Economic Education Launches ‘Invest in Girls‘ Program, Fostering Financial Careers for High School Females The Arizona Council on Economic Education (ACEE) proudly declares … Read more

Board Spotlight – Summer Faussette

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Q: How did your family and cultural background shape the person who you are today?  My family means more to me than anything in this world. Everything that I do is for the betterment of the people that I love and the land that I live. I feel blessed that my upbringing and demographic cannot … Read more

Volunteer Spotlight – Mel Bradley

Q: How did your family and culture influence who you are today?  Growing up the youngest of 7 from a single mother on the westside of Chicago both shaped who I am today. No one in my family achieved a higher education past high school until I went to college and earned my college degree, … Read more

ACEE’s Monica Martinez: ASU Loadstar Spotlight

Monica Martinez recognized in Alumni Spotlight - ASU Loadstar

December 12, 2023 — Since the beginning, Monica Martinez always found her passion in learning. As a born-and-raised Arizonan, she spent much of her career cultivating a love for her community. After graduating from the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College in Tempe, she found herself at the Peoria Unified School District — the same district she … Read more

Fifty Years of Empowering Students with Financial and Economic Skills

Scottsdale, ARIZONA – November 20, 2023 – The Arizona Council on Economic Education (ACEE) proudly marked its 50th anniversary during the vibrant festivities of the 10th annual Champions in Education event held on November 17th. The dynamic celebration, adorned with a Back to the Future 80s theme, drew the attendance of hundreds of Arizona’s prominent … Read more

ABC15 Nick Ciletti Hosts 10th Annual Champions In Education Gala

Photo of Nick Ciletti at the ACEE Champions in Education Gala

The Arizona Council on Education’s 10th Annual Champions in Education Gala was an 80s-fueled success, blending nostalgia with dedication. Powered by enthusiastic supporters, Aqua Net, and shoulder pads, the event celebrated Educators of the Year finalists for their outstanding contributions to education. The night, reminiscent of a time-traveling adventure, left attendees with unforgettable memories and … Read more

Teacher Spotlight Trena Bizardi

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Q: How did your family and culture influence who you are today?  My Dine’ heritage highlights the utmost importance of family and community values. This has motivated me to pursue further education, with the goal of making a more meaningful contribution to tribal communities, while also providing a strong framework for nurturing enduring connections with … Read more

Volunteer Spotlight Maria Echeveste

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Q: How did your family and culture influence who you are today?  I am very proud of my Mexican American heritage with Southern California roots.  My husband, Craig Echeveste, and I raised our family here in Phoenix. My grandmothers (one who traveled from Guanajuato, Mexico in the 1900s and the other born and raised in Globe/Miami, Arizona) faced adversity and … Read more