Author Archives: Jen Riehle McFarland

Blog Entry Four – “We Are Coastal”

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I am fortunate to be partnered with Coastal Federal Credit Union for this financial literacy project. Coastal has a strong Community Engagement team that already takes financial literacy training out into the community. Members of the team have offered trainings on various topics to a wide range of groups. They have educated young people through partnerships with organizations like the… Read more »

Blog Entry Three – Educator Goals

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To be perfectly blunt, I’m a fairly educated 27-year-old who tries to be responsible, but my finances (until very recently) have been disastrous. During the past five years since I graduated college and started teaching, I have put a lot of thought into why I seem unable to pull my financial life together. I’ve sought help from friends that seem… Read more »

Blog Entry Two: Describe the highlight of your week at NCCAT and why it was important to you.

Oh, NCCAT. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. First of all, the food is fabulous. Second, to be treated as a professional is a rare and greatly appreciated gift. Third, to attend professional development that is well-organized, relevant, and begins on time, is practically unheard of. The greatest effect the PA Institute at NCCAT will have… Read more »