Blake Teichmeier is a Middle School Financial Literacy teacher from Grand Island, Nebraska. With over ten years of experience teaching in a Title 1 school, Blake understands the importance of introducing financial literacy and social-emotional concepts at a young age. He is W!se certified and has presented multiple times at the Council for Economic Education Conference. Blake's passion for empowering students inspired him to create resources that make these critical topics accessible and engaging. While Mind and Money is written for upper elementary to middle school students, it serves as a valuable tool for parents and educators to spark meaningful discussions with children about finances and emotions.