JA Educator of the Year: Dan Walter
Dan Walter's students at the JA Stock Market Challenge JA’s success relies heavily on educators and their willingness to embrace the program and invite volunteers into their classrooms to work...
JA Advocate of the Year: Heather Kingsley
Heather Kingsley Her energy and enthusiasm for teaching young people is infectious and her endless passion for promoting Junior Achievement (JA) within her company is truly remarkable. It’s no wonder...
JA Bowl-A-Thon Coordinator Finds Unique Way to Impact Future
Serena Valdivia Supporting JA students doesn’t mean that you have to present JA programs in the classroom or volunteer at JA Finance Park. There are many ways to lend your...
Colorado energy companies comprise a large portion of JA supporters. In fact, during the Spring JA Bowl-A-Thon season, several companies are participating in the JA Bowl-A-Thon Energy Challenge, competing to...
Reaching Rural Students Requires Innovative Partnerships
By Elizabeth Winn, JA District Director, Northern Colorado & Wyoming JA District Director Elizabeth Winn I’m a product of rural America (and a proud one at that). I grew up...
Chuck Knezevich: A Committed JA Volunteer on the Move
After a career spent in manufacturing, computers and project management, Charles (Chuck) Knezevich now spends much of his free time mentoring young people. In addition to working with high school students through...
President’s Message: A different kind of home opener for the Colorado Rockies this spring
The average household spends 5.5% of their monthly income on entertainment. For those who had the privilege of seeing Hamilton (Woo hoo! I finally got tickets!), that percentage is probably...
JA-Rocky Mountain Board Member Receives National Award for Volunteerism
Allison Kinsley, Steve Kinsley, and Robin Wise at the National Leadership Summit in New York City We are proud to announce that Steve Kinsley, JA-Rocky Mountain board member and president of Kinsley...
JA Partners Inspire Students and Support Business Values by Sponsoring Curriculum
Students participate in the JA STEM Job Shadow program at ViaWest A high school sophomore from Denver Public Schools enters a corporate office for the first time. She sees how professionals...
