Deputy’s Business Education Blog

Never stop learning, because life never stops teaching.

— Unknown.

Welcome to Business Education and the Entrepreneurship Pathway. We will learn about technology in business, how to budget, marketing principles, communication strategies, technology in business, how to write a resume, leadership and management skills, and many more fun topics around business. Students who complete the pathway will receive a certification in general management along with a certification in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Unit 3: Word Basics and Technology

In this unit we will cover the basics on how to use Microsoft Word . We will understand how to save files to our computer, naming structure, creating folders, and using other tools, such as One Note, to create structure.

We will focus on business letter components and the importance of writing a letter to customers. We will create our own price increase letter using letterhead templates we developed previously within our “fake” business groups.

Key Topics:

  • Understanding Word Document
  • Computer Organization
  • Storing Files
  • Folder Naming Structure Importance
  • Computer File Types
  • Business Letter Purpose
  • Parts of a Business Letter
  • Budgeting Importance
  • Clip Art, Tables, Header, and Footer in Word

Assignments:

  • OneNote Folder Activity
  • Making Folders in OneDrive
  • Principal Letter
  • Business Letter Exercise – Price Increase
  • Budget and Tables in Word
  • Clip Art Story
  • Unit 3 Word Document Test

Unit 2: Getting Ready for the Workforce

In this unit we will learn about the internet being a community that is linked electronically. We will understand that internet safety should be taken seriously and how to best protect your personal information. We will view how web information management systems impact a company and the benefits of the system.

In addition to the above, we will talk about our digital footprint and how each of us individually impact the world with our digital traceable activities. When it comes to the workforce, how you present yourself matters. We will prepare our personal resumes and discuss apparel for our future careers we want to pursue. For some of you who are interested in business, we will discuss FBLA and how it relates to our classroom as well as outside the classroom.

Key Topics:

  • Internet Safety
  • Social Networks in Business
  • Netiquette
  • Web Information Management Tools
  • Business and Industry Documents
  • Professionalism
  • FBLA
  • Resumes

Assignments:

  • Follow Along Typing Notes
  • Web Content Manager Assignment
  • Safety Topic Research Assignment
  • Social Media Project
  • Resume Workshop Assignment
  • Professional Attire Project
  • Business Card and Letterhead Template Project
  • Email Signature
  • Unit 2 Test

Getting to Know Your Teacher

Hello Everyone!

Why do I love teaching?

  • Sharing knowledge with others is very rewarding.
  • Every single day I get to make a difference in someone’s life which goes far beyond knowledge.
  • I am able to inspire, support, and mentor students with creating their own business.

My Educational Background

I graduated from Kennesaw State University with my Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and Information Systems. At Kennesaw’s Continuing Professional Education Center, I completed Event Management and Planning Certificate and a Social Media Certificate. I completed my Strategic Marketing Certificate from Cornell University. Lastly for education, I took my classes for my cosmetology license at Empire Beauty School. I have been a licensed professional for 10 years and still currently hold my GA Cosmetology license.

About Me

  • I love my family! I am all about family especially my 2 dogs.
  • Favorite snack: Gluten free Oreos
  • Favorite Unit I like to teach: Accounting and Budgeting
  • Favorite Music: Pop Music
  • Favorite Restaurant: Burger Fi
  • I love the beach and love to swim!
  • I enjoying hiking and camping with my family.

My Goals for You this School Year

Goal #1 : Take your time and do not stress! You will learn the material.

Goal #2: Believe in yourself! Learning is not something we do on our own.

Goal #3: You see yourself achieving your goals!

Unit 1: Introduction to Business and Technology

Welcome to the beginning of the entrepreneurship pathway. In this unit we will learn about our classmates, business teams, and we will build teams. We will learn about the classroom, employ-ability skills, business roles, functions, and understanding a companies vision.

Key Topics:

  • Corporate Hierarchy Model
  • Organizational Charts for Companies
  • Job Roles Defined
  • Mission Statements
  • Vision Statements
  • Word Document Basic Skills

Tools we will use this semester:

  • Remind
  • Google Classroom
  • Padlet
  • Canva
  • Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Excel

Assignments:

  • How Many Ways Are You Smart
  • Hello My Name is?
  • Job Functions Worksheet
  • Business Project- Become an Entrepreneur
  • Word Document Exercise
  • Unit 1 Test
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