2025 NCE Conference: Full Schedule

1:00pm CDT

New Tools for Food Safety and Nutrition Education

Monday June 9, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT

Nebraska Extension is excited to share a range of classroom resources that address various topics, including the cottage food law, food safety, food science, nutrition, and food preservation.

Speakers

Cami Wells

Extension Educator, Nebraska Extension

Monday June 9, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Diamond 4

Human Sciences and Education (FCS) Health Sciences

2:00pm CDT

Surprisingly Pork!

Monday June 9, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT

Diamond 4

What's new with pork? A LOT! Join us for this fun and interactive session with Lincoln's Chef Nader Farahbod. We'll talk nutrition, cooking recommendations and recipe ideas. AND most importantly, we'll be sampling! There will also be plenty of pork swag and goodies

Speakers

Chef Nader Farahbod

Jane Stone

Domestic Marketing Director, Nebraska Pork Producers Association

Monday June 9, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Diamond 4

Human Sciences and Education (FCS) Agriculture Food and Natural Resources

10:00am CDT

Uses for AI in Personal Finance

Tuesday June 10, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am CDT

Diamond 4

This topic will address AI in personal money management from budgeting to investment management, AI-powered financial tools, analyzing financial data to provide insights and predictions to help individuals make informed decisions, personalized financial recommendations, ethical considerations and challenges, and integration into the curriculum.

Speakers

Alyse Pflanz

Center for Economic Education Director, University of Nebraska at Kearney

I am in my sixth year working with teacher preparation for future business and technology teachers in my role at UNK. I also promote economic and financial literacy through K-12 programming and teacher workshops in my role of directing the UNK Center for Economic Education, as well... Read More →

Tuesday June 10, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Diamond 4

Business Marketing and Management Human Sciences and Education (FCS)

11:00am CDT

Prime Time for Pathways

Tuesday June 10, 2025 11:00am - 11:45pm CDT

Diamond 4

Out of School Time hours are untapped goldmines for aligning education with workforce needs. Learn how to use this time to create programs that equip students with the skills employers demand.

Speakers

Dr. Joe DiCostanzo

Vice President, Education, Nebraska Children and Families Foundation

Dr. Joe DiCostanzo is a distinguished leader with extensive national and local experience in education, policy, and community engagement. Currently serving as the Vice President of Education at the Nebraska Children and Families Foundation, Joe spearheads the "Together Better Initiative... Read More →

Tuesday June 10, 2025 11:00am - 11:45pm CDT
Diamond 4

Administrators CTE Administrators WBL Coordinators

1:00pm CDT

Engaging Ways to Teach Computer Applications

Tuesday June 10, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT

Diamond 4

In this session, attendees will journey through various engaging and practical instructional strategies to teach Microsoft and Google Applications. We will also explore many free software applications that can be used in your classroom. Many instructional tools and methods will be demonstrated that can be used to prepare our students for the work world.

Speakers

Denise Leigh

CONTRACT, CONTRACT

Denise Leigh has spent her career empowering young people as a high school business education teacher for 28 years in rural Pennsylvania. Denise has taught 12 different business education classes over the years from Career Exploratory to Accounting, Computer Applications, and Entrepreneurship... Read More →

Tuesday June 10, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Diamond 4

Business Marketing and Management Communication and Information Systems

2:00pm CDT

Strategies to Prepare this Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

Tuesday June 10, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT

Diamond 4

Join me for a discovery session of how to best equip the next generation of entrepreneurs for their very own business journey. Statistics show that this is the most entrepreneurial generation we have seen. In this session, we will explore instructional strategies and highly engaging activities to better serve, teach, and prepare them. Learn what we can do to support this next generation of entrepreneurs and set them up for success!

Speakers

Denise Leigh

CONTRACT, CONTRACT

Tuesday June 10, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Diamond 4

Cross Career Field Agriculture Food and Natural Resources Business Marketing and Management Communication and Information Systems Human Sciences and Education (FCS) Health Sciences Skilled and Technical Sciences School Counselors CTE Administrator

3:00pm CDT

Including Investing in Your Classroom (SMG)

Tuesday June 10, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT

Diamond 4

The NE Stock Market Game (SMG) is a perfect addition to any personal finance classroom. It provides students a fundamental understanding of investing. Student teams are given a virtual $100,000 to trade on the NYSE/NASDAQ in real time. Join us to learn how to implement this real-life experience into your classroom. We will showcase the statewide competition, the Teacher Resource Center to access guided lessons, activities, pre/post-tests, and classroom best practices. SMG is a wonderful program to include in your personal finance course.

Speakers

Lindsay Tillinghast

Lincoln Center Director, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Tuesday June 10, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Diamond 4

Business Marketing and Management

9:00am CDT

Rule of 45 - Investing Tools

Wednesday June 11, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CDT

Diamond 4

Do you ever go to conferences where you get so much information you are completely overwhelmed? Invest 45 minutes with me. I will take you through two of my personal tools to help you teach investing to your students. How do you pick a mutual fund? What is the difference between a Traditional and a Roth IRA? That's it...we will cover two topics. You will go home with the resources you need to take your investing instruction to the next level!

Speakers

Alana Cardinal

Business Educator, Valentine High School, MPCC (adjunct instructor)

Alana Cardinal is one of two business teachers at Valentine High School. After working in the business world for several years, Alana completed the transitional teaching program at UNK and also finished her Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction (May 2017). She is now teaching... Read More →

Wednesday June 11, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
Diamond 4

Business Marketing and Management

10:00am CDT

FBLA Connect

Wednesday June 11, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am CDT

Diamond 4

Your one-stop shop for membership, education programs, and community! Join Jacqui Garrison, State Adviser, to learn how you can implement FBLA Connect to organize your chapter projects and become a Champion Chapter!

Speakers

Jacqui Garrison

State Adviser, Nebraska FBLA

Wednesday June 11, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Diamond 4

Business Marketing and Management Communication and Information Systems

11:00am CDT

Empowering Competitive Success in FBLA

Wednesday June 11, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am CDT

Diamond 4

Are you ready to excel in FBLA competitive events? Designed specifically for FBLA advisers, this session will guide you through the process of preparing students for success in a variety of competitive events. You'll learn how to set ambitious goals, develop winning strategies, and lead with confidence. We'll cover tips for effective preparation and classroom integration. Get ready to turn student dreams into reality and lead your teams to victory!

Speakers

Lois Hixson

Competitive Events Coordinator, Nebraska FBLA

Wednesday June 11, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Diamond 4

Business Marketing and Management Communication and Information Systems CTE Administrators Postsecondary Instructors