In this episode of *The Teacher Money Show*, I sit down with Rob Phelan, a passionate advocate for financial literacy and creator of engaging personal finance resources, to explore how educators can bring financial education to life in their classrooms.

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### **Highlights from the Episode**

⏰ **Limitations of the Dave Ramsey Curriculum**

If you are just starting out teaching personal finance at your school, you probably use the Dave Ramsey curriculum. While informative, it isn't engaging. Now that you've taken baby steps into personal finance education, it's time to look into new resources.

⏰ **Key Principles of Rob’s Teaching Approach**

Teaching personal finance is more than just the numbers, it is teaching students to become informed, value-driven decision-makers. If done right they should be able to encounter a new financial problem and handle it well without being taught it in your class.

⏰ **Impactful Teaching Moments**

Teaching personal finance can have very powerful and very real results for your students. Rob shared about one student who, at age 20, was already investing in a ROTH 401K and an IRA, etc. The impact of this will be astronomical!

⏰ **Advice for Teachers**

If you are just starting your journey into teaching personal finance, remember that your best ally is being a good learner. Keep learning in the way that best fits your personality!

### **Empowering Teachers and Students**

Rob’s story is a testament to the power of engaging, student-centered education. If you’re a teacher looking to make a difference in your students’ financial futures, this episode is packed with actionable ideas and inspiration!

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What’s your favorite way to teach personal finance? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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