Deanna Hudgens

Marion, Illinois

Deanna's Story

Motto

“Do everything in love.”

Teaching Discipline(s)

History/ Social Studies, Career Technical Education (CTE), & Business

Deanna Hudgens is a business instructor and former CPA who teaches at a rural high school in southern Illinois. Deanna’s educational style emphasizes relational teaching and project-based learning. In her free time she enjoys reading, gardening, volunteering at church and spending time with her family.

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Awards

North Central Business Education Association Secondary Teacher of the Year, 2014

Illinois Business Education Association Secondary Teacher of the Year, 2013

Southern Illinois Business Education Association Teacher of the Year, 2011

Illinois Future Business Leaders of America Outstanding Local Adviser, 2018

Organizations

National Business Education Association, Member since 2006
National Business Education Association Policies Commission, 2013-2015

Illinois Business Education Association (IBEA), Member since 2004

IBEA President 2013-14, Vice President 2012-13

Southern Illinois Business Education Association (SIBEA), Member since 2004

SIBEA President, 2007-08 & 2017-19

Illinois Future Business Leaders of America Board of Directors, 2007-2015, 2017-2018, President, 2012-13

Contributions

Business Education Curriculum Author for CAERT

Policies Commission for Business & Economics Education