Pennsylvania Business Education Association

05/13/2026

What an inspiring day in Harrisburg as our PBEA President, Denise Leigh represented our organization at the PA JumpStart Coalition meeting. There were so many wonderful ideas shared and evidence that great things are happening in PA in financial education!

05/13/2026

Call for PBEA Conference Speaker Proposals...
If you would like to present at our next conference in Grantville, PA on November 19th an d 20, please put in a proposal!
Link is in the comments to present a proposal.

04/14/2026

What an amazing opportunity to represent our professional organization at the Pennsylvania FBLA Leadership Conference.
Congratulations to all of our student leaders in Pennsylvania! Your teachers are so proud of you! 

02/27/2026

In late January, as PBEA President, Denise Leigh visited the Milton Hershey school in Hershey Pennsylvania.
 After doing a couple of presentations to the Milton Hershey students on employability skills, she was given a tour of the school as well as the new site for their new school based retail business. 
Denise wanted to report to our membership how inspired she was by the mission of MHS and how impressed she was by the dedication of the teachers in the business education department. The talented business teachers of the Milton Hershey School were so welcoming.
We are so pleased to be able to report on these school visits and share wonderful things happening in business education department throughout our Commonwealth.


02/27/2026

A message from PBEA president, Denise Leigh.

I had an opportunity to meet seven very talented Pennsylvania business teachers at State College Area High School.  This school visit was nothing short of impressive. 
* Read captions under photos to learn about my exciting day at State College Area High…

01/09/2026

Here’s hoping that everyone’s new year is off to an awesome start! 🥳
I have ao many exciting plans as the 2026 Pennsylvania Business Education Association President!!! 
Business Education Teachers and CTE Teachers in Pennsylvania are doing fabulous things in their schools. Join me as I journey through Pennsylvania showcasing some of the amazing things happening in our state!
I will be visiting some schools and highlighting their programs so that we can learn and grow together in our journey to educate Pennsylvania’s future business leaders!
-Denise Leigh
PBEA President

01/07/2026

William Penn School District is looking for a Business Education Teacher

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12/03/2025

🎓✨ Celebrating Our 2025 PBEA Scholarship Recipients! ✨🎓

Last week at the PBEA Conference, we were honored to award four scholarships to outstanding Business Education students who represent the future of our profession. Please join us in congratulating this year’s recipients:

🏅 Shea Chapman
🏅 Grace Andrews
🏅 Joshua Marquard
🏅 Paige Campbell

These students have demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership, and passion for business education. We are proud to support their journeys and can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make in classrooms and communities across Pennsylvania.

Congratulations to all four scholars! 🎉📚💙

12/03/2025

🌟 Honoring Excellence: Carolyn Cusick Inducted into the PBEA Hall of Fame! 🌟

At our PBEA Conference, we were thrilled to celebrate the induction of Carolyn Cusick into the Pennsylvania Business Educator Hall of Fame. 🎓✨

Carolyn’s legacy is defined by her unwavering dedication to students, her leadership within business education, and her lasting impact on educators across the state. Her influence has shaped classrooms, programs, and careers for decades, and we are deeply grateful for her service.

Please join us in congratulating Carolyn on this incredible and well-deserved recognition! 🙌💙

12/03/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Kara Romance! 🎉

At our PBEA Conference, we were proud to honor Kara Romance as the Post-Secondary Business Educator of the Year! 🎓📘✨

Kara’s passion for business education, commitment to her students, and dedication to advancing the field make her an exceptional leader in higher education. Her work continues to inspire future business professionals across Pennsylvania and beyond.

Please join us in celebrating Kara for this outstanding and well-deserved achievement! 🌟

12/03/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Maggie Guttridge! 🎉

At our PBEA Conference, we were thrilled to recognize Maggie Guttridge as the K–12 Business Educator of the Year! 👏📚💼

Maggie’s dedication, innovation, and commitment to empowering students with real-world business skills truly set her apart. She continually goes above and beyond for her students and the profession, and it was an honor to celebrate her achievements with our members.

Join us once again in congratulating Maggie on this well-deserved honor! 🌟