From The President

Recipes for Success

Finding ourselves in a new calendar year, many of us have great ambitions and “resolutions” to make the future better than the past. But, reality often sets in and time goes by with little change. Did you vow to “cook up” new ideas or try new programs to enhance your classroom teaching this year? How about letting ICEE help!

The Illinois Council on Economic Education can help you achieve change and enhance your classroom learning environment with easy-to-use curriculum materials, outstanding professional development programs, and free curriculum consulting.

So, now is the time – stir up some excitement in your classes with an “ounce of economics” and a “pinch of personal finance.” Let ICEE provide the recipe for your success! Watch our web site (www.econed-il.org) for our menu of new curriculum materials, teacher workshops and courses - all designed to “spice up” the learning experience for students of all ages (K-12) and in all classes.

ICEE Transitions

We are pleased to welcome two new staff members to the Illinois Council on Economic Education (ICEE) “family.” Kathy Catalano joined us December 1 as a part-time accountant. Kathy is handling all of the bookkeeping for the Council, and brings excellent accounting knowledge and skills to our office. This is a new position at ICEE.

Patricia (Tricia) Maxwell is the newest member of the ICEE staff, starting work January 17 as the new Development Officer. Tricia has extensive experience in fund raising, including annual campaigns and fund-raising events. This is also a new position at ICEE, replacing the Community Affairs Specialist position formerly held by Lorna (Dennie) Stanciu, who retired at the end of October.

Welcome, Kathy and Tricia!

Joanne R. Dempsey
President/Executive Director