Money Talks

“Money Talks is a game-changer for financial literacy education. Diana blends storytelling, cultural awareness, and real classroom strategy in a way that feels fresh, practical, and deeply needed. Her RICH Framework gives educators a clear path to making money conversations empowering for every student.”
—Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche, New York Times best-selling author of Get Good with Money: Ten Simple Steps to Becoming Financially Whole

“Teaching money is deeply personal, and Isern handles it with the warmth and wisdom of a true veteran. By prioritizing vulnerability over perfection, she shows us how to foster a ‘you belong here’ vibe that sticks with students long after graduation. Isern treats financial education as a mission, not just a math problem.”
—Alex Lamon, award-winning high school business teacher and executive director of New Jersey Council for Economic Education

“Diana Isern is one of the sharpest minds out there teaching kids financial literacy—from budgeting to blockchain. Practical, inclusive, and research-backed, Money Talks offers teachers a fun-to-read road map that will transform students’ lives—and their own.”
—Beth Kobliner, New York Times best-selling author of Get a Financial Life: Personal Finance in Your Twenties and Thirties

“In Money Talks, Diana Isern shares her experience and passion for financial literacy, inspiring educators and providing practical ideas to make personal finance meaningful for every student.”
—Courtney Poquette, personal finance educator at Winooski High School (Vermont)

“Money Talks helps you examine your own relationship with money so you can show up authentically for your students. Diana treats financial education as personal, inclusive, and joyful. I wish every educator in the financial literacy movement had this book in their hands right now!”
—Yanely Espinal, author of Mind Your Money and director of Educational Outreach at Next Gen Personal Finance

“Money Talks is a must-read for all financial educators! The book empowers you to uncover your own unique teaching style and shows you how to create a financial literacy curriculum that leaves your students feeling seen, confident, and ready to master their finances.”
—Giovanna González, award-winning author of Cultura and Cash: Lessons from the First Gen Mentor for Managing Finances & Cultural Expectations

“Diana Isern makes the subject of financial literacy relatable and empowering for students from all economic backgrounds. Her focus on abundance, rather than scarcity—both in financial literacy and in the classroom—offers a welcome way to reframe economics and reach more students.”
—Halle Amore Bauer, award-winning high school economics and world history teacher at Ethical Culture Fieldston School (Bronx, NY)

Diana Isern has dedicated 20 years to New York City Public Schools as a school leader and an educator. She holds a BA from Boston College, an MS in TESOL from Long Island University, and an Advanced Certificate in School Building Leadership from Baruch College. She is also an accredited financial counselor and has developed curricula with partners such as Intuit for Education, the Council for Economic Education, and Stackwell Capital.

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