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Montville High students teach financial literacy to elementary pupils through Junior Achievement
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High-school students described their role in Junior Achievement's 'High School Heroes' program, where they teach financial literacy and entrepreneurship to elementary students; the program is aligned to state standards and supported by district advisors.
Montville Township High School students presented their work with Junior Achievement of New Jersey's "High School Heroes" program at the board meeting on May 13, explaining how trained high-school volunteers teach financial literacy, entrepreneurship and career-readiness lessons to local elementary students.
Dr. Gelber (District staff) and Ms. Cisneros (District staff) introduced the program and the students. Student speaker Mia Mangilli, a junior at Montville Township High School, said this was her first year teaching and described initial nerves that were overcome by training and classroom engagement. "The training was so important, and it helped me gather information that I needed to make sure the kids understood what I was teaching them," she said.
Tyler Lieberman, another high-school junior, said the curriculum — an "Our Region" unit — connected directly to fourth-grade social-studies standards. He said teaching the lessons improved his planning and communication skills.
Aden Blumenthal described taking on a leadership role in the program's second year and helping peers prepare. Elementary students from Hilldale spoke briefly about what they enjoyed: learning about community helpers, using play money and working with high-school volunteers.
Board members and administrators praised the program as an example of student leadership, career exposure and community connection. The board acknowledged the district-level advisors and encouraged continued support of the partnership with Junior Achievement of New Jersey.
