The Junior Achievement volunteers from Regions and Wells Fargo were welcomed with opened arms to Oxmoor Valley Elementary School, home of the Jaguars. The volunteers displayed enthusiasm as they demonstrated a significant understanding of economics and business concepts. The volunteers worked closely with the teachers to provide a clear understanding of how economics affects the daily lives of our students. Jateria Brown a fifth grade student in Ms. Harris’ class stated, “The activity was fun! I really learned a lot about banking and how I could create my own business.” This program gave our students a great economic opportunity. A special thanks is extended to the principal, Dr. Gwendolyn Tilghman, also Ms. Janice Tyson, the school counselor, who served as the liaison in facilitating this initiative for Oxmoor Valley.
Junior Achievement’s unique delivery system provides the training, materials, and support necessary to enhance the chances for student success. They help arrange for business people and local community leaders to visit the classroom and share their workforce experience with the students, all while teaching sound economic principles and reinforcing the class curricula.
