Kenneth E. Leonard

Ken Leonard received his Ph.D. from the University of Washington, Seattle, his M.Ed. from Eastern Washington University, Cheney, and his B.A. from the University of La Verne in California.  He has taught high school economics in California, served on the faculty at Whitworth College and Seattle Pacific University and served as a Vice President at Seattle Pacific.

Ken currently works as Associate Vice President with FTE and has developed many programs, curriculum units, and activities for teaching economics. His work appears in materials published by the FTE, the National Council on Economic Education, and the Wall Street Journal Classroom Edition. He has been recognized for his work with awards from the Freedoms Foundation and the National Council on Economic Education.

The True Cost of Glory: What Economics Teaches Us About the Winter Olympics

February 19, 2026 As Norway celebrates its 15th gold medal and Italy rallies behind its home team’s nine golds at…

Tell Our Elected Officials to Enroll in FTE Programs, Please!

January 30, 2026 Despite last-minute negotiations late this week, President Trump and congressional leaders appear to once again be on…

Foundation for Teaching Economics Opens Student Application for Summer 2026 

January 12, 2026 The Foundation for Teaching Economics is pleased to announce that applications for Summer 2026 student programs are…