School District Five educators in SC Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program

For Immediate Release – June 10, 2024

School District Five educators in SC Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program

IRMO – Three Lexington-Richland School District Five educators have qualified to become South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teachers.

Melanie Barker (Flexible Innovative Virtual Education), Tiffany Hutchinson (Spring Hill High), and Ghislane Nsangou (Irmo High) were three of the 26 educators from across South Carolina are this year’s Bronze level cohort.

Launched in January 2020, this innovative program was designed to increase the number of teachers that incorporate personal finance education in their classrooms across the K-12 system. To date, more than 144 teachers have participated in the program.

“I want to congratulate these hardworking educators for achieving Bronze certification and promoting financial literacy in their classrooms this year,” Treasurer Loftis said. “The knowledge they have gained from this program is important for preparing young students for the future. We value their efforts and wish them continued success as they move through the Master Teacher Program.”

The South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program provides financial incentives to K-12 teachers who are experts in the area of financial literacy and have a desire to teach professional development workshops to other educators in their schools and districts.

It is sponsored by Future Scholar, South Carolina’s 529 College Savings Plan, and in partnership with SC Economics. The program also offers specialized training and a curriculum that promotes financial literacy education. These tools and skills can be shared with their students.

In order to become a South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher, applicants must complete certain professional development classes, as well as create and teach professional development training for their peers. Applicants must also pass the W!SE Personal Finance Certification Test for Educators. This nationally recognized credential certifies that educators demonstrate the proficiency required to teach personal finance.

One of the benefits of the Master Teacher program is it ensures skills in financial literacy are being passed on to both students and teachers alike. To learn more, visit the SCFLMT website: scflmt.org.

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