Diana Isern has dedicated 20 years to New York City Public Schools as a school leader and an educator. She has 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.
“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