Join the Arizona Council on Economic Education (ACEE) and izzit.org for this webinar designed for educators who want to better support students in making informed decisions about borrowing for college or postsecondary education. We will explore key financial and personal considerations students should understand before taking on debt, including how interest accumulates and the long-term impact borrowing can have on financial well-being. Participants will gain insights and strategies to help guide students as they evaluate the costs of higher education and make responsible borrowing decisions.
Presented by Christy Walker, Educational Outreach Specialist, izzit.org
Christy Walker serves as an Education Outreach Specialist for izzit.org. She has over two decades of experience in social studies education, specializing in AP Microeconomics and AP Macroeconomics, coaching award-winning student teams, and developing curricula for teacher training. She is dedicated to creating resources and professional development programs to help educators teach real-world economics. Christy holds a B.A. in Social Studies Education from Mississippi State University and an Ed.S. in Educational Leadership from Belhaven University.
All attendees will receive:
- Classroom-ready lesson plans aligned with state and national economics standards.
- Real-world case scenarios that prompt students to evaluate trade-offs, incentives, and social impact through multiple lenses.
- Facilitation strategies for leading structured, respectful discussions on complex and sometimes controversial economic issues.
- 1 hour of professional development credit
Please contact Kathy Pondy if you have any questions related to this workshop.