Paul Winkler Visits Holloway (March 18, 2010)

We had our first guest speaker for Personal Finance today. Paul Winkler, host of the nationally syndicated show "The Investment Coach" and president of Paul Winkler Investments came to speak to the class. Mr. Bridgeman, the principal, announced the visit and opened the program to anyone who wanted to come in. We had enough students who wanted the information (or to get out of their regular class) that we had to move to the cafeteria! Paul explained to us how investing works, about the stock market, the difference between stocks and bonds, and what mutual funds are. A lot of great information, and he presented it in a way that the students could relate too. Had a lot of engagement! I gave him the entire class period, and a number of the students stuck around after class to talk to him some more! Had 3 teachers sit in as well, and taking notes!