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MCEE Educator Certification: High School Personal Finance | June 23-26 | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM CT | In-Person at UMN - St. Paul Campus | Grade 9-12
MCEE Educator Certification: High School Personal Finance | June 23-26 | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM CT | In-Person at UMN - St. Paul Campus | Grade 9-12
In collaboration with Next Gen Personal Finance, embark on a transformative learning experience with our MCEE Educator Certification: High School Personal Finance course. This immersive program is specially crafted for high school educators who are new (or newish) to teaching personal finance or unfamiliar with its content. This unique professional development session blends engaging content, hands-on experiences, and exclusive networking opportunities to ensure that teachers leave ready and equipped to teach high school personal finance. A collaborative effort between the Minnesota Council on Economic Education and Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF).
In-Person Engagement: Join us on-site for a dynamic four days of personal finance education exploration with teachers from across the state.
Prep & Progress: Dive into pre-work NGPF online modules, W!se pre-test, and W!se post-test to focus your learning and track your progress.
Comprehensive Curriculum: Gain the tools, resources, and confidence to teach an engaging and impactful high school personal finance course aligned with national CEE/Jump$tart personal finance standards and the Minnesota Department of Education personal finance guidance.
Times:
June 23-26, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Check-In & Continental Breakfast 7:30-8:00 am
Additional evening social opportunities including dinner may be available
Location:
Cost:
Registration Fee: $75 (reimbursed after course completion)
What's included:
Compensation: $500 Amazon Gift Card to support your commitment for the full four days*.
Compensation gift card available to current MN 5-12 licensed teachers in Agricultural Education, Business Education, FACS, Math, or Social Studies who successfully complete all pre-work and in-person course requirements.
Nourishment: Continental breakfast, snack, and lunch will be provided daily (dietary restrictions asked during registration).
Participants who attend the entire session will be awarded 45 (32 in-person hours & 13 NGPF module/virtual hours) Continuing Education Units (CEU) credits.
Recognition: In addition to the 45 CEUs, successful participants will receive a MCEE certification (officially recognized on MCEE’s website) and national W!se Certification.
Experiences Beyond Content: Enjoy simulations, guest speakers, and networking with experienced educators. Gain year-long support from experienced high school teachers and mentoring sessions.
Receive Free Lessons, Resources, Materials, and Session Presentations.
Eligibility:
This course is open to current MN 5-12 licensed teachers in Agricultural Education, Business Education, FACS, Math, or Social Studies
This course will only be offered if at least 10 teachers register.
Accommodations and Parking Scholarship: By request to mcee@umn.edu prior to June 19, participants traveling outside of the 13-county metro area are eligible for up to $125/night reimbursement hotel stay. Daily parking validation will be provided.
The registration deadline has passed. Stay tuned for details on future certifications.
Support for MCEE financial literacy teacher professional development comes from the following: Affinity Plus Credit Union, Allianz Life, Department of Commerce, Federal Reserve Education, Next Gen Personal Finance, RGA (Reinsurance Group of America), VISA and the Council for Economic Education.
Personal Finance Certified Teachers
Personal Finance Certified Teachers
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Brightworks
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Rachel Baker, St. Paul Public School District | 2024
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Salah Borji, New Century School | 2025
Kiersten Burgess, Stillwater Area Public School District | 2024
Mary Byron, Robbinsdale Public School District | 2025
Thanhmai Cao, Osseo Are School District | 2024
Mara Cavanaugh, St. Paul Public School District | 2024
Elyse Day, ISD 279 | 2025
Yvonne Dripps, Robbinsdale Public School District | 2024
Jennifer Duncan, St. Paul Public School District | 2025
Michelle Engelstad, Stillwater Area Schools | 2025
Mary Engelun, St. Paul Public School District | 2024
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Kelly Flores, Anoka-Hennepin Public School District | 2024
Kyle Gallagher, Southwest Metro Intermediate School District | 2025
Andrea Gelle, Minneapolis Public School District | 2025
Ashley Grittner, Osseo Public School District | 2024
Sarah Hoverson, St. Paul Public School District | 2024
Karl Kaste, Roseville Public School District | 2024
Richard Jensen, St. Paul Public School District | 2025
Brianna Larcom, Minnesota Transitions Charter School, 2025
Stephen Loveland, Career Pathways | 2024
Chris Lutz, St. Paul Public School District | 2024
David Lyon, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Public School District | 2025
Misty Maruska, Robbinsdale Public School District | 2024
Merrissa McLean, Spring Lake Park Public Schools | 2024
Katherine Mitzner, St. Paul Public School District | 2025
Amber Nelson, Bloomington Public School District | 2024
Sarah Netzer, St. Paul Public School District | 2024
Jackie Niederhaus, Lionsgate Academy | 2025
Sonya Olevson, Southwest Metro Intermediate School District | 2024
Philip O'Neill, Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper Midwest | 2024
Sadie Oraskovich, Anoka-Hennepin Public School District | 2024
Anna Parvi, Saint Paul Public School District | 2025
Melissa Paulsen, Bloomington Public School District | 2024
Martha Pedina, St. Anthony-New Brighton Schools | 2024
Erik Peterson, St. Paul Public School District | 2024
Chelsea Pollock, Prairie Seeds Academy | 2025
Kelli Potthoff, North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale Public School District | 2024
Steven Powers, Osseo Area School District | 2025
Rebecca Reyes, Bloomington Public School District | 2025
Nicole Rusch, St. Paul Public School District | 2024
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Brittany Schmidtknecht, Career Pathways | 2024
Katarina Schwartz, Lakes International Language Academy | 2024
Jody Sielski, South St. Paul Public School District | 2024
Jean Smith, St. Paul Public School District | 2024
Jennifer Tillman, New Century School | 2024
William Towne, Minneapolis Public School District | 2024
Jon Tschida, North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale Public School District | 2024
Andy Valek, North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale Public School District | 2024
Lisa Yahr, Lionsgate Academy | 2025
Emily Yang, St. Paul Public School District | 2024
Nate Zell, Community School of Excellence | 2025
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Jill Dale, Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley | 2024
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Tom Gasser, Brandon-Evansville Public Schools | 2025
Brandon Richards, Runestone Area Ed. District | 2024
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Kristen Ratz, Aitkin Public Schools | 2025
Jennifer Strukel, Mountain Iron-Buhl School District | 2025
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Terence Sadler, Warroad Public Schools | 2025
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Laura Braun, Milaca Public School District | 2024
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Danielle Mathson, Milaca Public School District | 2024
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Jane Gile, Kasson-Mantorville School District | 2024
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