Elizabeth D. Williams

This 45-minute, single-session lesson introduces 8th graders to the basics of entrepreneurship by guiding them through brainstorming business ideas and connecting those ideas to their passions. It fosters critical thinking, self-reflection, and real-world application—skills that will empower students as they explore future career possibilities.

Classroom session on budgeting, saving, and smart spending to empower students with practical money management skills for 9th graders in a 60-minute Tier 1 lesson.

In this small-group, four-week module, 6th graders will learn how to set and track both short-term and long-term life goals. Through structured lessons and reflective activities, students gain essential career and life skills in a supportive group setting, meeting for one 40-minute session each week.

In this 45-minute Tier 2 small-group workshop, 10th graders learn to craft and rehearse a 30-second elevator pitch to introduce themselves professionally. This session builds essential career and life skills—students leave with a personalized structure, practiced delivery, and peer feedback to boost confidence in real-world settings.