KC Gems Week 4: School of Economics: Educating Students in Financial Literacy with Sam Cook
In Person Only | Available (Membership Required)
KC Gems last 1-2 hours depending on the topic and presenter.
For more than 30 years, the School of Economics (SOE) has delivered hands-on financial literacy education to students across Eastern and Suburban Jackson County, equipping the next generation with the knowledge and skills they need to make sound financial decisions. Through classroom
instruction, student-run marketplaces, and real-world economic simulations, SOE brings personal finance to life – transforming abstract concepts like budgeting, saving, and entrepreneurship into practical tools students carry with them long after the school year
Sam Cook
Sam Cook is a communications and operations professional with extensive nonprofit experience, currently serving at the School of Economics (SOE) — a financial literacy nonprofit with more than 30 years of history serving students across Eastern and Suburban Jackson County. Sam leads a broad scope of communications and operations efforts, ranging from event promotion and grant writing to graphic design and community outreach. With a passion for mission-driven work, Sam specializes in translating organizational goals into compelling stories, campaigns, and materials that connect with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and the communities SOE serves.