Start the year strong by refreshing your teaching toolkit with NGPF's engaging Virtual PD sessions! Join us this week for three new sessions to discover new tools and resources that will energize your classroom and elevate student learning. 

1. Behavioral Economics: The Power of Habit, hosted by Albert.
   • Learn the importance of habits, how they are formed and proven methods to change or create new habits for yourself. 
2. Transforming the Classroom with AI Tools, hosted by Amanda & Melissa.
   • Discover how AI is transforming education and gain practical insights and strategies for integrating AI tools to enhance student learning and streamline teaching practices. NGPF Distinguished Educator and AI teacher-expert, Melissa Gordon, will share best practices and specific ways she uses AI in her classroom. 
3. NGPF Speaker Series: Top 10 Financial Rules for Young People with Don Berkman.
   • After a 32 year career as an executive with a Fortune 500 Financial Services firm, in 2019, Don and his wife retired, sold their home, cars and "stuff" and now live the nomad life moving country to country every few months. He now focuses on giving back through volunteer efforts and has educated over 1000 young people on the skills of personal finance. His Top 10 Rules of Thumb are an easy to digest format for young people to get off to the best start possible as they move into the world of financial responsibility. 

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New Year, New Badges! 

Quarter 3 of the NGPF Academy year has officially started and two new limited edition achievements are now available! Click here to learn more about NGPF Academy.   

	Fresh Start Challenge: earn this badge by completing three hours of any type of PD from January 1 - March 31, 2025
	Winter Trifecta Challenge: earn this badge by attending at least one session each of Virtual PD, On-Demand, and Certification Courses from January 1 - March 31, 2025

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New Year, New Office Hours

We are excited to offer a new professional development opportunity: NGPF Office Hours! This pilot program is designed to give you dedicated time each week to ask questions, share challenges, and receive personalized support to elevate your personal finance instruction.

Click here to review the schedule and register! 

About the Author

Amanda Volz

Amanda joins the NGPF Team with over 20 years of experience teaching personal finance. During that time, she led her students to hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships, won multiple awards, and most importantly, impacted the financial lives of thousands of high school students. Amanda prides herself on being an educational leader and is constantly looking for innovative ways to make the classroom relevant, rigorous, and fun. She is a passionate advocate for financial education and has been a long-time member of the NGPF community. Fun fact - Amanda was NGPF’s first teacher account! When Amanda isn’t working, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and traveling with her husband and two children.