Celebrate Financial Literacy Month with NGPF! Join us on Saturday, April 5, 2025, for a virtual conference filled with sessions designed to educate, engage, and empower both you and your students.

Conference Keynote: Tiffany 'The Budgetnista' Aliche

Tiffany is a personal finance educator and author of the New York Times bestseller, Get Good with Money.

She's also:

• A former teacher for ten years with a Master's in Education 
• The first Black woman to grace the cover of Money Magazine (solo)
• Been featured on Good Morning America, the TODAY show, the Netflix documentary "Get Smart with Money," and more! 

Join Tiffany for an inspiring start to the conference! 

Educational Expert-led Sessions

After the keynote, join us for expert-led sessions designed specifically for teachers. 

Learn from the Expert: David Gourley CSLP on Teacher Student Loan Forgiveness

Join David Gourley, a Certified Student Loan Professional (CSLP) and former teacher, for a comprehensive session on teacher student loan forgiveness updates.

He'll share strategies for maximizing forgiveness under programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Teacher Loan Forgiveness (TLF), and provide actionable advice on loan consolidation and repayment planning. 

Learn from the Expert: Aja Evans, Untangle Your Relationship with Money for Better Mental, Emotional, & Financial Well-Being

Join Aja Evans, a board-certified therapist and financial therapist, for a session designed to explore how to integrate emotional intelligence and mindfulness into financial education. The goal is to help students develop healthier relationships with money and work to overcome any financial traumas they have experienced. 

Learn from the Expert: Dan Otter & Scott Dauenhauer on Empowering Educators with 403(b) Investment Knowledge

Join renowned experts Dan Otter & Scott Dauenhauer as they share insights on optimizing retirement savings as a teacher. From navigating the complexities of 403(b) plans to avoiding common pitfalls that can erode your wealth, Dan & Scott will share practical knowledge on how to make informed choices about your retirement planning. 

Engage & Empower: Interactive Afternoon Sessions 

The afternoon is packed with hands-on, interactive sessions with resources you can use immediately in the classroom. Here are a few highlights: 

• Top 10 Personal Finance Books for the Classroom
• Investing: Index Funds Made Simple
• Beyond the Screen: Hands-On NGPF Activities 
• Transforming the Classroom with AI Tools 
• Finance in 40: Activities to Celebrate Financial Literacy Month + a raffle! 
• And more! 

We hope to see you Saturday, April 5th for one, two, or all seven hours of learning! 

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About the Author

Amanda Volz

Amanda joins the NGPF Team with over 20 years of experience teaching personal finance. During that time, she led her students to hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships, won multiple awards, and most importantly, impacted the financial lives of thousands of high school students. Amanda prides herself on being an educational leader and is constantly looking for innovative ways to make the classroom relevant, rigorous, and fun. She is a passionate advocate for financial education and has been a long-time member of the NGPF community. Fun fact - Amanda was NGPF’s first teacher account! When Amanda isn’t working, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and traveling with her husband and two children.