About the Workshop
Description: Cryptocurrency is hot. Is it a fad or the future? There’s so much conflicting information about crypto that it’s tough to know what is accurate. In this workshop, you’ll learn more about cryptocurrency from a panel of Fidelity experts who work in the field. What is crypto? How does it work? What are the risks and benefits of it? What is the regulatory environment? Join us for this exciting opportunity to ask questions and learn more. PLUS, you’ll get a whole host of lessons and resources for teaching financial literacy. This workshop will be presented by a team of experts from Fidelity Investment and by Dr. Susan Reilly.
The first 60 teachers who register and attend will receive $100 and a copy of Financial Fitness for Life.
Location: This workshop will be held virtually using Zoom.
Note that you will receive confirmation when you register but the Zoom link will be sent at a later date, after registration closes.
About the Presenter: Susan Reilly is a Professor of Economics and the Director of the Center for Economic and Financial Education at Florida State College at Jacksonville. She graduated magna cum laude from the College of Business at University of Central Florida with a Bachelor’s of Science. in Economics and International Business. She earned her Masters Degree in Economics from American University, where she also served as the President of the Economics Graduate Student Union. In 2013, she earned her Doctorate in Philosophy from American University with the completion of her dissertation, Essays on the Economics of Family Interactions. As a tenured professor, Dr. Reilly’s research has changed in focus to economic education and pedagogy. Economics is a tough subject, especially for students in an open access institution like Florida State College at Jacksonville. An intuitive educator, Susan developed and implemented many novel teaching techniques that make learning economics fun and engaging for her students. Included among these is her three-tiered approach: make it global, make it local, and make it personal. In 2014, Susan was asked to take leadership of the newly formed Center for Economic and Financial Education at the college. As the Director for the Center, Susan provides professional development opportunities for K12 teachers. In particular, she helps teachers develop lessons that address economics and personal finance standards while making use of active learning strategies.
