Program Overview

In partnership with the Thomas R. Brown Foundation, the UA Office of Economic Education (OEE) has assembled a team of educators to improve, promote, and facilitate economic education in Southern Arizona. Members of this team, known as OEE Ambassadors, will

• Participate in trainings on economic concepts, teaching strategies, and leadership skills;
• Share resources with local teachers in their home areas;
• Co-teach economics education professional development programs;
• Earn extra income along the way!

2020-2021 Ambassador Cohort

The first cohort of OEE Ambassadors was selected through a competitive application process. The educators listed below will serve as OEE Ambassadors through Spring of 2020.

• Michael Maes, Marana High School, Tucson
• Jill Osterman, Buena High School, Sierra Vista
• Shawna Perry, Castle Dome Middle School, Yuma
• Angela Roe, American Leadership Academy, Queen Creek
• Kristina Rose-Holston, Village Meadows Elementary School, Sierra Vista
• Jerri Van Sickle, Gila Ridge High School, Yuma
• Matthew Weeks, San Tan Foothills High School, San Tan Valley
• Robyn Yewell, Harelson Elementary School, Tucson

Several local economics educators have agreed to mentor the OEE Ambassadors. Current mentors include:

• Deirdre Calhoun, Myers Ganong Elementary School, Tucson
• Travis Klein, Flowing Wells High School, Tucson
• Jim Lerch, University High School, Tucson
• Steven Reff, author and retired University of Arizona lecturer, Tucson