Ready to get a peek into CERTIFIED 2025? We're continuing our series of CERTIFIED Educator Conference breakout session previews, and this is for all our business and entrepreneurship educators. 

Are you looking for ways to teach your students business skills that they'll take with them after graduating? There's no better place to learn real-world business skills than in an actual business. So why not start one at your school? Danya Peters did just that. 

Danya is a passionate business and marketing teacher, DECA Advisor, and mentor to two school-based enterprises. With degrees and certifications in marketing, secondary education, and entrepreneurship, Danya blends academic expertise with practical business skills. In her first two years of teaching, she secured a $70,000 grant to launch two student-run businesses. Recognized as the Emerging Business Teacher and Regional New Career and Technical Teacher for Idaho, Danya's innovative approach engages students through competitions, hands-on projects, and business management, preparing them for future success. She is committed to fostering student growth, creativity, and a lifelong passion for business. 

In this episode, we talk with Danya about how she decided to launch a business, the Bruin Pop Shop, in her school. She shares how she structures her businesses and classes to give students real business experience. Covering everything from funding to community support, Danya's advice will help you succeed in preparing tomorrow's business leaders. 

Check out the Bruin Pop Shop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebruinpopshop/. 

Interested in learning more about entrepreneurship? Get ideas from fellow business teachers here.  

Connect with educators like Danya in our CERTIFIED Educator Community here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8958289/.  

Don't miss your chance to register for our annual CERTIFIED Educator's Conference here.