Karyn Hodgens

Karyn started her teaching career in 1987. She is passionate about creating curriculum that is relevant, meaningful, and interesting to students. The more connections the activities have to students' daily lives, the greater the learning.

This philosophy about kids and learning is the foundation for all the activities in her first book, Raised for Richness, a parent guide to teaching kids money. Within months of being published, it garnered the 2010 NAPPA Gold Award in the parenting resources category.

Karyn is the Kids Money Expert for ZiggityZoom.com, RaisingCEOKids.com, and Tips and Quips for Reaching Your Goals. She continues to teach elementary and middle school kids personal finance in addition to working with parents on integrating the teaching of money as a part of their everyday lives. Visit her at: www.kidnexions.com