Financial Mastery for the Career Teacher

Written by financial advisor and award-winning lecturer Gene Siciliano,  Financial Mastery for the Career Teacher is a comprehensive yet concise primer for beginning teachers juggling modest salaries and skyrocketing expenses in challenging economic times. The author covers the questions and concerns that all educators face, including: Making every dollar stretch Balancing commitment with spendable income Buying a home Managing debt Planning for retirement Providing for a family on a teacher's beginning wage Deciding how much personal money to spend on classroom supplies Each chapter is punctuated with real-life questions posed regularly by teachers. The material is an ideal resource for staff development, teacher induction, and coaching programs, and helps district leaders deal with the challenges related to issues of compensation and new teacher turnover.