<![CDATA[Kentucky Business Education Association - News]]>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:15:55 -0500Weebly<![CDATA[KBEA Keyboarding Contest Winners]]>Tue, 13 May 2025 01:22:59 GMThttps://www.kbea.org/news/kbea-keyboarding-contest-winnersKBEA is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 KBEA Keyboarding Contest. This is one more way we give back to our members and invest in our students. Thank you to each and every one of you who encouraged your students to participate.
Congratulations to the following outstanding students for placing in the KBEA Keyboarding Contest.
Place
Student
School
Teacher
NWAM
Prize
(Amazon Gift Cards)
1st Place
High School
Declan Stephens
Jackson County High School
Sarah McQueen
146 NWAM
$50
2nd Place
High School
Matthew Mix
Mayfield/
Graves Co. ATC
Kelli 
Cash
122 NWAM​
$25
​1st Place
Middle School
Kye Wilson
Calloway County Middle School
Stacey Butterworth
80 NWAM
$50
2nd Place
Middle School
Porter Melton
Calloway County Middle School
Stacey Butterworth
78 NWAM
$25
Overall Winner
Declan Stephens
Jackson County High School
Sarah McQueen
146 NWAM
$50
Drawing Winner for 60+
Gio Orellana
Calloway County HS
Brenden Thomas
103 GWAM
$25
Gift cards will be mailed out by the beginning of next week to the teachers/schools of the winners.
Make plans to attend the KACTE Summer Conference and network. I love my KBEA friends! I also hear the KBEA Social is going to be pretty exciting this year, so I'm shopping for some fun, Disco appropriate accessories! 
Have a great summer and I'll see you in July at the Galt House!
]]><![CDATA[KBEA High School Scholarship Winner...Carter Overtoom!]]>Mon, 12 May 2025 12:41:58 GMThttps://www.kbea.org/news/kbea-high-school-scholarship-winnercarter-overtoomPicture
Carter Overtoom is a senior at Frederick Douglass High School in Lexington, KY, where he serves as Student Council President and leads the school’s FBLA chapter. A two-time national FBLA award winner, Carter placed 4th in Securities & Investments and 8th in Personal Finance.

He also earned 1st place in Kentucky for The Stock Market Challenge and the investment essay competition. Deeply involved in school life, Carter holds multiple leadership positions and actively participates in various clubs.

He is a Governor’s Scholars Program alumnus, an Eagle Scout, and currently interns at Central Bank. In addition to his academic and extracurricular achievements, Carter is the founder of Overtoom’s Odd Jobs and co-owner of LEX Mobile Car Detailing.

​He plans to double major in finance and accounting at the University of Kentucky, with the goal of becoming a financial advisor and, ultimately, a business teacher.

Congratulations Carter and good luck to your in your future!
]]><![CDATA[KBEA Student Teacher Scholarship Winner...NaKay Murray, EKU.]]>Mon, 12 May 2025 12:30:37 GMThttps://www.kbea.org/news/kbea-student-teacher-scholarship-winnernakay-murray-eku
My name is NaKay Murray and I am graduating from EKU next week. I’m from Somerset, KY and graduated from Pulaski County High School.

I have loved business and FBLA since I was a freshman in high school and I am so exciting to begin my teaching journey at Garrard County High School in the fall!

Some fun facts about me;
  • I have a Great Dane named Zeus,
  • I love reading and watching scary movies,
  • and I chose to be a business teacher bc of my wonderful father, James Murray, who was my high school business teacher!
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Congratulations NaKay, and good luck on your future journey!
]]><![CDATA[Kentucky shines at 2024 MBA Research Conclave]]>Sat, 26 Oct 2024 12:34:01 GMThttps://www.kbea.org/news/kentucky-shines-at-2024-mba-research-conclave
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Kentucky educators made a strong showing at the recent MBA Research Conclave in Columbus, Ohio. Teachers from across the nation had the opportunity to learn from and connect with their peers in highly sought-after workshops.
Keynote speakers from business and industry, including Raising Cane's, Highlights for Children, the National Retail Federation, White Castle and American Express, shared their insights and expertise with attendees.
To help Kentucky educators implement the valuable knowledge gained at the Conclave, resources from workshops and previous conferences will be made available in the MBA Research State's Connection under the Curriculum/Instruction section.

​Kentucky Business and Marketing Teacher Leaders present

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Congratulations to Reginald McDaniel Ed.D., MBA, from The Academy at Shawnee (Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS)), Danielle Wells from Eastern High School (JCPS) and Maria Machin from Eastern High School (JCPS) on their outstanding presentations at the MBA Research Conclave in Columbus, Ohio.
These talented Kentucky business and marketing educators shared their expertise with teachers and administrators from across the country, showcasing the innovative and effective teaching methods happening in our state.r

​High School of Business at Eastern High School recognized

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The MBA Research Conclave celebrated the achievements of outstanding Kentucky educators Danielle Wells, Pam Amshoff and Maria Machin during the annual High School of Business (HSB) Awards Breakfast.
The Eastern HSB program was recognized for its exceptional performance, with 50 plus students achieving top scores on the HSB exams.
Machin was honored for her valuable contributions to the HSB Teacher Advisory Committee.
Machin and Wells were acknowledged for their dedication and service as HSB National Trainers. Additionally, Wells received the prestigious 5-Year HSB Teacher award for their long-standing commitment to the program.
While attending the Conclave, Amshoff successfully completed HSB training, further enhancing her ability to provide high-quality business education to students.
Congratulations to the Eastern HSB program and all the dedicated educators who were recognized for their outstanding achievements!
]]><![CDATA[Industry Certification Lab]]>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 17:35:05 GMThttps://www.kbea.org/news/industry-certification-labIndustry certifications are evidence of skills or knowledge related to an occupation, industry or technology. Each year, the KDE Office of Career and Technical Education publishes a list of valid industry certifications that can be referenced by educators. 

During the 2024 KACTE Summer Conference, an industry certification computer lab will be open to all business and marketing teachers. 

The lab will be equipped with the latest computers and software to experience valid certification exams. It will be staffed by an experienced technician who can provide assistance with any computer-related issues. Free access will be given to select exams that are provided by Certiport, A*S*K Institute and Comptia/TestOut. 
This is an opportunity to:
  • Experience the same testing environment your students will encounter;
  • Familiarize yourself with the content to ensure your coursework aligns;
  • Help improve your chances of increasing your students pass rate; and
  • Become industry certified in the field you teach.

The industry certification computer lab will be open July 9-10 until 4 p.m. ET.
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Visit Kentucky Business and Marketing Educators website for updates to the list of certification exams. ]]>