April is Financial Literacy Month, which highlights the importance of financial education and teaches individuals how to establish and maintain healthy financial habits. Let’s kick this incredible month off with a simple question…what is human capital? Merriam-Webster defines it as : the skills, knowledge, and qualifications of a person, group, or workforce considered as economic assets. In other words it is simply investing in yourself.
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RICHMOND, VA—The Virginia Council on Economic Education is pleased to announce the 2021 winners of the J. Curtis Hall Award and the Community Partnership Award:
The J. Curtis Hall Award was presented to Dr. William C. Wood.
The Community Partnership Award co-presented to Truist Charitable Fund and Truist Foundation; and First Lady Pamela Northam and Virginia529.
Both award winners were announced at a quarterly virtual board meeting which took place on December 14, 2021. Named for one of the co-founders of Virginia Council on Economic Education, the J. Curtis Hall Award is presented annually to an individual who has made sustained contributions to economic and financial literacy in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Individuals to be considered for this award must have provided outstanding service. Dr. Hall served an amazing forty years on the VCEE Board of Directors, building an organization that prepares Virginia’s K-12 teachers to skillfully teach economics and personal finance to young growing minds.
The Virginia Council on Economic Education’s Community Partnership Award is presented annually to an individual or organization who has promoted the importance of economic and financial literacy in Virginia.
For more information about the VCEE, please visit www.vcee.org
About VCEE
For more than 50 years VCEE has provided quality professional development opportunities for K-12 teachers to assist them in teaching economics and personal finance. With the support of donors and partners, VCEE institutes and workshops are provided at no cost to teachers or school divisions.
Top Elementary School Team: Kegotank Elementary School Accomack County Public Schools Team: Paige M., Roxanne W. Advisor: Sherri Spangler-Herman
Overall 2nd Place: Wilbur S. Pence Middle School Rockingham County Public Schools Team: Aiden M., Pranav M., Colden D., Chase S. Advisor: Cathy Glick
Overall 3rd Place: Wilbur S. Pence Middle School Rockingham County Public Schools Team: Ethan L., Harrison S., Isaac F., Blake M. Advisor: Cathy Glick
Overall 1st Place: Bishop Ireton High School Catholic Diocese of Arlington Team: Charlie H., Dustin G. Advisor: Michael Rauer
SPRING 2021 WINNERS
Top Elementary School Team: Flat Rock Elementary School Powhatan County Public Schools Team: MacKenzie R., Kara E. Advisor: Lori Wolf
Overall 2nd Place: Battlefield High School Prince William County Schools Team: Mike L., Catherine M. Advisor: Kelley Endreola
Year-Long Winner
Overall Winner: St. John the Apostle Catholic School Catholic Diocese of Richmond Team: Beatrice A., Julian A., Claire H., Michael J. Advisor: Michael Moore
Overall 3rd Place: Academy for Discovery at Lakewood Norfolk Public Schools Team: Henry D., Peyton E. Advisor: Dominique Lane
Overall 1st Place: Virginia High School Bristol Virginia Public Schools Team: Kyndall B., Atlanta M. Advisor: Aimee Thomas
