top of page
We are building a community of individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset that is economically independent and operating in harmony.
Search
Read, Relate, Represent: How Rosie Rodriguez Turned Storytime into a Bilingual Power Moment
By Levi Lee (Spanish Translation Below / Traducción al español a continuación) On the morning of February 25, 2026, Ms. Nelson’s third-grade classroom at Grant Elementary School was filled with energy, curiosity, and the warm buzz of students ready for something special. The Jegna Klub’s Breakfast & Books program had arrived — and with it, a dynamic featured reader: Rosie Rodriguez, Program Director at Avenue of Life. The Jegna Klub’s Breakfast & Books initiative creates spac
Fireproof & Unstoppable: How Promise Burton Turned Adversity into Leadership and Named J.E.G.N.A. Klub Student of the Week Award Winner
J.E.G.N.A. Klub names Promise Burton, an 11th grader at Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, Kansas, Student of the Week after demonstrating resilience during a school fire disruption. Nominated by her coach, Promise embodies leadership, accountability, academic excellence, and integrity. The award highlights youth empowerment, community partnership, financial literacy opportunities, and how intentional student recognition builds confidence and future leaders.
Families Building Wealth Together: Inside January’s Economic Independence Academy Workshop in KCK
Families across Kansas City, Kansas came together at the January 14, 2026 Economic Independence Academy Workshop to learn practical investing and wealth-building strategies. Featuring Chris Dunlap of Nu Wall Street and Erik Murray of Eastside Innovation, the free family-centered event broke down stock market basics, real estate opportunities, and financial confidence. Powered by the Jegna Klub, the workshop focused on closing the wealth gap and helping families grow together.
Building Wealth, Building Futures: December’s Economic Independence Academy Workshop
By Levi Lee On Wednesday, December 10, 2025, Jegna Klub welcomed students and families to another powerful installment of its Economic Independence Academy (EIA) Workshops—a hands-on, community-centered learning experience designed to equip young people and the adults who support them with real-world tools for building long-term wealth. As a core component of the J.E.G.N.A. Klub Student of the Week Award, the Economic Independence Academy is more than a workshop series—it is
Building Wealth, Building Futures: November’s Economic Independence Academy Workshop
On Wednesday, November 19, 2025 , the Jegna Klub continued its mission to uplift students, families, and the wider community through their Economic Independence Academy , a hands-on experience dedicated to building the mindset, skills, and habits needed for long-term economic independence. These workshops are a key part of the J.E.G.N.A. Klub Student of the Week Award , which isn’t just a celebration of character — it is a strategic investment in our families’ financial futur
Mayor Tyrone Garner Inspires Grant Elementary Students Through Jegna Klub’s Breakfast & Books Program
On November 17, 2025 , Grant Elementary School welcomed a very special guest: Mayor Tyrone Garner of Wyandotte County, Kansas City, Kansas , as the Featured Reader for the Jegna Klub Breakfast & Books Program . This initiative is designed to do more than promote reading—it builds bridges between students and community leaders, inspiring confidence, curiosity, and a love for learning. What Makes Breakfast & Books Unique? The program pairs elementary students with positive ad
Dr. Jarius Jones Brings ‘Nosey Rosey’ to Life for Kindergartners at Grant Elementary as Jegna Klub’s Breakfast & Books Featured Reader
Subscribe & Watch "Jegna Klub TV" on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/JegnaKlubTV By Levi Lee On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the bright, early morning atmosphere at Grant Elementary School shifted from routine to remarkable as Dr. Jarius Jones joined Ms. McCommon’s Kindergarten classroom as the featured reader for The Jegna Klub’s signature Breakfast & Books Program . Twenty-one enthusiastic students gathered for breakfast, books, and a memorable — and meaningful — reading
Dr. Anna Stubblefield Inspires Young Minds at Grant Elementary Through Jegna Klub’s Breakfast & Books Program
A Levi Lee and Jegna Klub Interns Collaboration On the morning of October 8, 2025, Mrs Crafts 5th grade class at Grant Elementary School buzzed with excitement and curiosity as students gathered for a special edition of the Jegna Klub’s Breakfast & Books Program . The featured reader for the day was none other than Dr. Anna Stubblefield , Superintendent of Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS), who brought warmth, wisdom, and inspiration to the young Mustangs. The Breakf
Breakfast & Books Inspires Kindergartners with Community Role Model Jermaine Howard
On Wednesday morning at Grant Elementary (KCKPS), the aroma of chocolate milk and the whoosh of turning pages filled the air as Jermaine...
Celebrating Francine Chance: This Week’s J.E.G.N.A. Klub Student of the Week Award Winner
This week, we proudly honor Francine Chance , a 4th grader at Grant Elementary, as the Jegna Klub Student of the Week. Francine...
bottom of page