Philosophy & Awards Teaching Philosophy NAF Curriculm Scope & Sequence 2019 W!SE Gold Star Teaching Award 2019 W!SE Blue Star School Award Personal Awards & Student Recognition 2017 W!SE Financial Literacy Teaching Certificate 2015 Magnet Schools of America Region III National Teacher of the Year 2014 Queen Smith Award – Council of Great City Schools National Urban Educator of the Year Award 2014 Institute for Financial Literacy EIFLE National Educator of the Year Award 2012 IIABA National InVEST Teacher of the Year Award 2010 FCEE Charles Harper Award Visa Practical Money Skills for Life – Innovative Educator (March 2009) 2005 Walt Disney World Teacherrific Award