LaCresha Williams Pittman

Georgia Teachers Initiative Grant Winner
  • Arabia Mountain High School of Dekalb County School District
  • Amount Received: $2,500.00

Ms. Williams-Pittman will develop and implement a student-led financial literacy curriculum tailored for high school seniors. This program will empower students to learn real-life personal finance skills by simulating common financial scenarios, such as budgeting, saving, investing, and understanding credit. Students will engage in project-based learning, analyzing case studies and role-playing financial decision-making, which they then translate into real-world applications and share through peer presentations and community workshops.

Innovation in my classroom transforms learning into an active, student-centered experience. Through real-world simulations, technology, and collaborative projects, I make abstract concepts in personal finance and economics relevant and accessible. By incorporating gamification and data-driven tools, students practice financial decision-making in a risk-free environment, fostering both engagement and practical skill development. Innovation allows me to break away from traditional lectures, empowering students to become problem-solvers and critical thinkers.

- LaCresha Williams Pittman
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