Anne Barnes, AVID Coordinator for Roseville Area High School and Fairview Alternative High School, enhances her students’ educational experiences by incorporating BestPrep’s Financial Matters into her classroom, a program that empowers students to make informed and confident financial decisions. As Anne prepares her students for life beyond high school, she sees firsthand how financial literacy […]
This winter, Liam Geraghty, a senior at East Ridge High School, participated in BestPrep’s eMentors program with his AVID class. He was matched with Dan Schultz, Principal Sourcing Manager from H.B. Fuller, and exchanged weekly messages discussing school, goal setting, teamwork, and much more. Liam and his classmates also had the opportunity to meet their mentors […]
We have some very important news to share about a leadership transition that’s underway at BestPrep. Our founder and CEO, Bob Kaitz, will retire in the summer of 2025 after nearly 50 years of guiding and growing this organization. We’re committed to a smooth and planful transition that ensures our continued meaningful impact on Minnesota students […]
When the headmaster of Breck School had the opportunity to fly to Washington DC with the CEO of Cargill, Whitney MacMillan, he said he couldn’t pass up the opportunity to discuss a new educational program Breck was developing. By the time the plane landed, they had agreed on a vision that went beyond standard classroom […]
Andrea Kemink, an AVID teacher at Brooklyn Center Secondary, has been involved with BestPrep for 13 years! She’s incorporated Financial Matters and Classroom Plus into her curriculum, witnessing the transformative impact on students. Reflecting on BestPrep’s programs, Andrea states that one of the most lasting benefits is how “students gain valuable information about real-world concepts […]
For more than 25 years, BestPrep has had a wonderful partnership with the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal and WCCO Radio, both have been instrumental in promoting BestPrep’s programs and events. BestPrep’s relationship with the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal began in 2000 when the publisher took a personal interest in the organization’s mission. Since then, they have […]
For more than twenty-five years, the Minnesota Twins have partnered with BestPrep to prepare students to be career focused and financially capable. Presentations from President Dave St. Peter, Hall of Famers Dave Winfeld and Tony Oliva at BestPrep’s Annual Luncheon to Tommy Watkins speaking at BestPrep’s Cloud Coach and Minnesota Business Venture, students and teachers […]
Ava Meinders from Woodbury attended Minnesota Business Venture (MBV) after hearing about it from a friend. She knew walking in that she’d gain a better understanding about business, but little did she know that she’d walk away feeling inspired to pursue business at Marquette University, where she currently majors in both marketing and human resources. […]
