Volunteer Spotlight Glenda Chavez

Q: How did your family and culture influence who you are today?  Living in Mexico for part of my childhood allowed me to be close to family and grow up learning and understanding our Mexican culture. Some parts of our culture bring us close together as a family like the love and appreciation for food … Read more

Volunteer Spotlight Heidi Vega

Q: How did your family and culture influence who you are today?  My Hispanic background has profoundly influenced who I am today by emphasizing the significance of food, family, connection, and music. Growing up, I was exposed to a rich tapestry of flavors and recipes passed down through generations. Our tight-knit extended family has always … Read more

Centennial High School Student Athlete Unites Community in Action

Teenage boy is talking to a young girl about financial literacy.

Initiative promotes student financial literacy at Peoria Unified Centennial High School freshman athlete Frankie Martinez is spearheading an initiative to promote financial literacy among his peers in the Peoria Unified School District. Martinez and a group of Centennial football athletes will share their knowledge with the Glendale, Arizona Cactus High School Fall Athletics program and … Read more

10th Annual Champions in Education Celebrates 50 Years of Empowering Students

Photos of the 5 Arizona Economic Education Teacher of the Year Finalists

The Arizona Council on Economic Education (ACEE) will celebrate its 50th anniversary at the 10th annual Champions in Education event on November 17th. ACEE has been committed to fostering financial and economic literacy skills among Arizona K-12 students, and this milestone highlights its impactful journey. The event honors the dedicated Arizona educators who initiated the economic education movement … Read more

Volunteer Spotlight Kathy Jang

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Q: How did your family and culture influence who you are today?  As an Asian American, I was taught the importance of studying hard, getting good grades, going to a good school and finding a solid job to work and retire from. This was all great because it did teach me discipline and determination, which I … Read more

Board Spotlight Manoj Varghese

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Q: How did your family and culture influence who you are today?  The influence of Indian culture and family on my personal and intellectual development has been significant. Growing up in a close-knit family and community, I learned the value of strong relationships and the importance of supporting and caring for each other. The focus … Read more