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MCEE Educator Certification: High School Personal Finance
MCEE Educator Certification: High School Personal Finance
June 29 - July 2, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Daily | In-Person at UMN - St. Paul Campus | Grade 9-12 | $500 Gift Card
June 29 - July 2, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Daily | In-Person at UMN - St. Paul Campus | Grade 9-12 | $500 Gift Card
In collaboration with Next Gen Personal Finance, embark on a transformative learning experience with our MCEE 2026 Educator Certification: High School Personal Finance course at the University of Minnesota St. Paul campus. This immersive program is specially crafted for high school educators who are new (or newish) to teaching personal finance or unfamiliar with its content. This unique professional development session blends engaging content, hands-on experiences, and exclusive networking opportunities to ensure that teachers leave ready and equipped to teach high school personal finance. A collaborative effort between the Minnesota Council on Economic Education and Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF).
Key Features:
Key Features:
In-Person Engagement: Join us on-site for a dynamic four days of personal finance education exploration with educators from across the state.
Prep & Progress: Dive into pre-work online modules, a pre-test, and a post-test to focus your learning and track your progress.
Comprehensive Curriculum: Gain the tools, resources, and confidence to teach an engaging and impactful high school personal finance course aligned with national CEE/Jump$tart personal finance standards and the Minnesota Department of Education Personal Finance Guidance.
* Registrants will receive an email the week before the workshop with details.
Times:
Times:
6/29 - 7/2: 8:00am - 4:00pm (Additional evening social opportunities including dinner may be available)
Instructor(s):
Instructor(s):
Experienced MN high school personal finance teachers.
Staff from Federal Reserve Education.
Cost:
Cost:
Registration Fee: $75 (Reimbursement of the $75 registration fee occurs after course completion.)
Non-Minnesota Teacher Participant Registration Fee: $400
Registration:
Registration:
Registration Deadline: Friday, June 12, 2026
What's Included:
What's Included:
$500 Amazon Gift Card for course completion: available to current MN 5-12 licensed teachers in Agricultural Education, Business Education, FACS, Mathematics, or Social Studies who successfully complete all pre-work and in-person course requirements.
Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided daily.
Participants who attend the entire session will be awarded 45 (32 in-person hours & 13 NGPF module/virtual hours) Continuing Education Units (CEU) credits.
Successful participants will receive MCEE certification (officially recognized on MCEE’s website) and national W!se Certification.
Networking & Support: Connect with a state-wide community of experienced high school teachers and industry professionals for ongoing mentoring.
Receive Free Lessons, Resources, Materials, & Session Presentations.
Eligibility:
Eligibility:
This course is open to current MN 5-12 licensed teachers in Agricultural Education, Business Education, FACS, Mathematics, or Social Studies
This course will only be offered if at least 10 teachers register.
Economics and/or Personal Finance Concepts Addressed:
Economics and/or Personal Finance Concepts Addressed:
Gain the tools, resources, and confidence to teach an engaging and impactful high school personal finance course aligned with national CEE/Jump$tart personal finance standards and the Minnesota Department of Education Personal Finance Guidance.
Accommodations & Parking Scholarship:
Accommodations & Parking Scholarship:
By request to mcee@umn.edu prior to June 19, Minnesota teacher 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.
Questions about this or other events? Contact us at mcee@umn.edu or (612) 625-3727.
Personal Finance Certified Teachers
Personal Finance Certified Teachers
Brightworks
Brightworks
Akuorkor Ablorh, Saint Mary's University | 2024
Jenn Androsky, Cretin Derham Hall | 2026
Ryan Backman, St. Paul Public Schools | 2024
Rachel Baker, St. Paul Public Schools | 2024
Kyle Belshan, Cyber Village Academy | 2025
Connor Blocher, St Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists | 2026
Amin Borji, Harvest Best Academy | 2026
Salah Borji, New Century School | 2025
Christoph Brown, St. Croix Prep | 2026
Kiersten Burgess, Stillwater Area Public School District | 2024
Mary Byron, Robbinsdale Public School District | 2025
Huyven Cao, Intermediate School District 917 | 2026
Thanhmai Cao, Osseo Area Schools | 2024
Mara Cavanaugh, St. Paul Public Schools | 2024
Amy Cooper, Lakeville Public Schools | 2026
Emily Czech, PiM Arts High School | 2026
Elyse Day, ISD 279 | 2025
Yvonne Dripps, Robbinsdale Public School District | 2024
Jennifer Duncan, St. Paul Public Schools | 2025
Michelle Engelstad, Stillwater Area Schools | 2025
Mary Engelun, St. Paul Public Schools | 2024
Rosemary Evers, Robbinsdale Public School District | 2025
Erika Jean Fisher, Stillwater Area Public School District | 2024
Kelly Flores, Anoka-Hennepin Public School District | 2024
Kyle Gallagher, Southwest Metro Intermediate School District | 2025
Gloria Garrison, South Washington County Schools | 2026
Andrea Gelle, Minneapolis Public School District | 2025
Michael Gerads, Providence Academy | 2026
Ashley Grittner, Osseo Area Schools | 2024
Katrina Haukom, St. Paul Public Schools | 2026
Matt Hemenway, Stillwater Area Public Schools | 2026
Jordan Hoots, Minnesota Math and Science Academy | 2026
Sarah Hoverson, St. Paul Public Schools | 2024
Karl Kaste, Roseville Public School District | 2024
Richard Jensen, St. Paul Public Schools | 2025
Beau LaBore, Stillwater Area Public Schools | 2026
Brianna Larcom, Minnesota Transitions Charter School, 2025
Emily Larson, Mahtomedi Public Schools | 2026
Stephen Loveland, Career Pathways | 2024
Chris Lutz, St. Paul Public Schools | 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
Connie McTavish, Minnesota Transitions Charter School | 2026
Katherine Mitzner, St. Paul Public Schools | 2025
Amber Nelson, Bloomington Public School District | 2024
Sarah Netzer, St. Paul Public Schools | 2024
Jackie Niederhaus, Lionsgate Academy | 2025
Diane (Yueh) Nordin, Fridley Public Schools | 2026
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 Schools | 2025
Melissa Paulsen, Bloomington Public School District | 2024
Holly Pederson, NRHEG Public Schools | 2026
Martha Pedina, St. Anthony-New Brighton Schools | 2024
Erik Peterson, St. Paul Public Schools | 2024
Dana Piper, Northeast Metro 916 | 2026
Chelsea Pollock, Prairie Seeds Academy | 2025
Romelle Pornschloegl Bolle, Great Oaks Academy | 2026
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 Schools | 2024
Melissa Scalia, Anoka Hennepin School District | 205
Darren Schulter, Minnesota Transitions Charter School | 2026
Brittany Schmidtknecht, Career Pathways | 2024
Katarina Schwartz, Lakes International Language Academy | 2024
Michael Shaw, St. Paul Public Schools | 2026
Jody Sielski, South St. Paul Public School District | 2024
Ellen Skaja, St. Paul Public Schools | 2026
Jean Smith, St. Paul Public Schools | 2024
Megan Southwick, Eden Prairie Public Schools | 2026
Lisa Stuehringer, Eden Prairie Public Schools | 2026
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
Adam Walther, Intermediate School District 917 | 2026
William Way, Groves Learning Organization | 2026
Peter Westby, Minnesota Transitions Charter School | 2026
Lisa Yahr, Lionsgate Academy | 2025
Emily Yang, St. Paul Public Schools | 2024
Jake Young, Mounds View Public Schools | 2026
Nate Zell, Community School of Excellence | 2025
Lakes County
Lakes County
Caleb Anderson, Fergus Falls Public School District | 2025
Jill Dale, Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley | 2024
Chelsea Gasser, West Central Area Public Schools | 2025
Tom Gasser, Brandon-Evansville Public Schools | 2025
Brandon Richards, Runestone Area Ed. District | 2024
Northeast
Northeast
Janelle Hart, Ely Public Schools | 2026
Patricia Moore, Fisher Public School District | 2024
Kristen Ratz, Aitkin Public Schools | 2025
Tajen Stockdale, Lake Superior School District | 2026
Jennifer Strukel, Mountain Iron-Buhl School District | 2025
Northwest
Northwest
Terence Sadler, Warroad Public Schools | 2025
Resource Training & Solutions
Resource Training & Solutions
Cami Babolik, Pine City Public School District | 2024
Laura Braun, Milaca Public School District | 2024
Julia Fajardo, St. Cloud Area School District | 2025
Tammi Johnson, Braham Area Schools | 2026
Christina Kurhajetz, Becker Public School District | 2024
Melissa Lideen, Chisago Lakes School District | 2025
Danielle Mathson, Milaca Public School District | 2024
Sami Medcalf, Wright Technical Center | 2026
Karen Nelson, Onamia Public Schools | 2026
Jonathan Nietfeld, Melrose Public School District | 2024
James Schreiner, Sauk Centre Public School District | 2024
Sourcewell
Sourcewell
Isaak Anderson, Pine River-Backus School District
| 2025
Mike Kaluza, Freshwater Education District | 2025
South Central
South Central
Krysten Dane, Glencoe-Silver Lake School District | 2024
Southeast
Southeast
Sydney Bockelman, Cotter Schools | 2024
Andrew Borne, Houston School District | 2026
Amy Dombeck, Cannon Falls Area Schools | 2025
Laura Edlund Miller, St. Charles Public School District | 2024
Michael Getchell, Faribault Public Schools | 2026
Jane Gile, Kasson-Mantorville School District | 2024
Dorien Grav, Hayfield Public School District | 2025
Beth Hammitt, Triton School District | 2025
Jordan Hoyle, Rochester Public Schools | 2025
Cindy Huesman, Rochester Public School District | 2024
Amelia Kundson-Griffith, Fairbault Public Schools | 2026
James McGuire, Cotter Schools | 2025
Tyler Nielsen, Chatfield Public Schools | 2025
Hailey Olson, Stewartville Public Schools | 2026
Pamela Priebe, Rochester Public School District | 2024
Dan Rechtizigel, Independent School District #2172 | 2025
Southwest / West Central
Southwest / West Central
Terri Sue Hitchcock, MN Virtual School for Success | 2026
Ryan Luft, Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg ISD775 | 2026
Franklin Sullivan, Fulda Public Schools | 2026
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