Economics Bootcamp
For High School Economics Teachers
El Paso, July 12–14, 2010
San Antonio, July 21–23, 2010
Houston, August 4–6, 2010
Dallas, August 10–12, 2010

• Are you new to the role of teaching high school economics?
• Do you have little formal training in the discipline?
• Are you bewildered by the new vocabulary, graphs and charts?

If you answered yes to the above questions, Economics Boot Camp is for you.

This two-and-a-half-day workshop is designed for economics teachers with little course-specific training or experience who want to gain a solid understanding of economic concepts and principles. Sessions will be led by economic education specialists and will focus on content from regular high school economics or free-enterprise classes. Every session will review effective teaching strategies.

Seating is limited. Please register early.

Fast Facts

Location and Dates

El Paso		July 12–14
		El Paso Branch 301 E. Main St. El Paso, TX 79901
		Directions
		Register by July 5
San Antonio		July 21–23
		San Antonio Branch 126 E. Nueva St. San Antonio, TX 78204
		Directions
		Register by July 14
Houston		August 4–6
		Houston Branch 1801 Allen Parkway Houston, TX 77019
		Directions
		Register by July 28
Dallas		August 10–12
		Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas 2200 N. Pearl St. Dallas, TX 75201
		Directions
		Register by August 3
Time		8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (Day 1 and Day 2) 8 a.m.–1 p.m. (Day 3)
Fee		$25; includes continental breakfast and lunch each day, as well as conference materials
Credit		Participants will receive a certificate for 18 professional development credit hours from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
More Information		Elizabeth Waddle Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Phone: 800-333-4460, ext. 25276, or e-mail

Agenda

About the Speakers

Susan Kizer
Public Affairs Representative
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Houston Branch
Kizer joined the Public Affairs Department at the Houston Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas in September 2009. As a part of Economic Education Outreach, she works closely with high school and university faculty to provide enhanced professional development opportunities in the areas of economics and financial literacy. Prior to coming to the Bank, she taught advanced-placement economics at Kingwood High School. While at Kingwood, she was recognized as Teacher of the Year, served as district coordinator for AP economics and sponsored the Model United Nations, UIL Current Issues and Events, and UIL Social Studies teams. Kizer received a B.S. in economics from the University of Texas at Arlington and an M.A. in education from Lamar University.

Princeton Williams
Senior Economic Education Specialist
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Williams joined the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas as senior economic education specialist in 2006. Prior to coming to the Bank, he taught economics, advanced-placement macroeconomics and AP microeconomics at Paschal High School in Fort Worth. Selected as lead teacher for AP economics for the Fort Worth Independent School District, Williams coauthored the district’s economics curriculum, mentored new economics teachers and conducted citywide review sessions for AP students. Williams interned in the economic and market analysis division of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development during his graduate studies. He is an adjunct instructor of economics at Concordia University of Texas. Williams received a B.B.A. from Southern Methodist University and an M.A. in economics from the University of Texas at Arlington.