Sessions of 2026 Connection Conference: Andrea Pena
Pena, Andrea
CTE Teacher
NAVIT
Andrea Pena was a small business owner before becoming an educator. She uses her industry experience to teach Business and Personal Finance concepts with a mix of Entrepreneurship. She has a passion for teaching our future generations. Andrea also works as a Teacher Trainer for Take Charge Today.
Sessions:
[5416] Early Money Decisions: Engaging Activities for Middle School CTE
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Westin La Paloma
- Education and Training
- Interdisciplinary
In today’s consumer-driven world, students are constantly encouraged to spend but rarely taught how to make wise financial decisions. This interactive session equips middle school CTE teachers with ready-to-use activities that introduce essential money concepts through real-world scenarios which can be integrated into exploratory or life-skills courses. Participants will walk away with practical tools and strategies to help students build a strong foundation for financial responsibility long before their first paycheck.
[5417] Beyond the Paycheck: Building Financially Capable Future Workers
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Westin La Paloma
- Business and Marketing Education
- Interdisciplinary
Too many young adults enter the workforce without understanding their paycheck—only to find themselves chasing money that never feels like enough. In this session, participants will engage in hands-on activities that explore earning income, understanding deductions, and adjusting budgets as income changes. These real-world, career-ready lessons, no matter the career focus, empower students to look beyond the paycheck and make confident, informed financial decisions about their future.
