For the past couple of weeks, some Navarre High School students have learned practical, real-world financial advice thanks to a new program offered through Junior Achievement.
Jackie Pratscher hasn’t had her name on a billboard since she won a speech contest in fifth grade. Today, more than 15 years later, her name is displayed on the board outside of Holley-Navarre Intermediate School honoring her as the school’s Teacher of the Year.
Sitting in Ashley Kesterson Hall’s classroom, it’s tough to get a straight answer out of her. Not that she’s dodging questions – quite the opposite, actually. She’s jumping from topic to topic, her excitement contagious.
