Classroom Presentations
Financial literacy is a vital part of a good education. MSGCU is dedicated to providing financial education in our schools at no cost to you. We provide all materials and work within your school schedule.
Let us bring financial education to your virtual classroom
We offer financial education in a way convenient for teachers, both in-person and in a virtual learning environment. Our programs are interactive and include videos, infographics, and fun activities. Sessions can fit into any schedule whether it's a full hour or a series of shorter checkpoints to showcase a variety of topics. Here's a sampling:
- Personal Finance
- Career Skills
- Managing a Checking Account
- Using a Credit Card
- Credit Reports & Scores
- Acing a Job Interview
- Writing a Business Plan
- Income Essentials
Other topics are available and we can customize a presentation for your school. Plus, we can accommodate multiple platforms including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and GoToMeeting.
INTERESTED IN MORE FINANCIAL EDUCATION RESOURCES?
The right financial tools help you prepare your students for their future
Our 45-minute in-class programs cover various financial topics to help high school students (including special ed students) understand how to use money and credit wisely. Here's a sampling:
- Intro to Credit Cards
- Credit Reports and Scores
- Checking Account Management
- Credit Unions and Banks
- Checks & Registers
- Financial Jeopardy
Other topics are available and we can customize a presentation for your school. Last year, our financial education programs reached more than 4,000 students in 30 Southeast Michigan schools in Oakland, Macomb and Western Wayne counties.
Students experience real-world situations
There's nothing more powerful than immersing students in real money-management situations to help them understand the impact of their choices. Our new program, Money Lab, is a budgeting experience that simulates one month of independent adult living. This one-hour, hands-on activity can be conducted in person or virtually. Plus, we offer other workshop topics that promote necessary life skills.
- Money Lab Budgeting Experience: students are given a real-life scenario, like a family, career and salary, and must make decisions to keep a balanced budget.
- "Adulting" Workshops: topics focused on preparing for the real world including living on your own, buying a car, owning vs. renting, how to save on tuition, and more.
MSGCU financial education programs are provided at no cost. Plus, we provide all materials and work within your class schedule and can accommodate multiple platforms including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and GoToMeeting.
Michigan school teachers love us, too.
Our educators are always on the road, providing valuable programs for students to help them learn about money and make better decisions.
"I really can't thank you enough for Tuesday's Financial Literacy presentation. What a wonderful way for students to learn about money, banking, and economics! As teachers, we appreciate the way your presentation is aligned with so many of our curriculum standards, too!"
"They thoroughly loved your presentation, with lots of talk the next day of all the new things they learned — especially their new understanding of how to better use their debit cards."
"Thank you so much! The kids really enjoyed the session and so did the teachers! Very informative and it definitely helps me zero in on topics that are confusing for my kids. I highly recommend this to other teachers!"
"When working with students who are new to American language and culture, it is important that they receive financial knowledge from the very basic to planning for their future. If we are to produce students that are truly successful, we need to ensure that they can succeed in all facets of life."
Our free financial education programs are award-winning resources for your school, having recently won the Excellence in Consumer Education Award from the Michigan Credit Union Foundation and the Desjardins Financial Education Awards for Youth and Adult from the Michigan Credit Union League.
Dr. Margie Baldwin — Business Development and Community Relations Manager
Margie received a Bachelor's degree in Communications from Wayne State University. She also holds a Master's in Communications from Wheaton College, a Master's in Educational Leadership from Saginaw Valley State University, a Master's in Advanced Leadership Studies from Indiana Wesleyan and obtained her doctorate (Ed.D.) from Indiana Wesleyan in Organizational Leadership.
She has over 20 years of teaching and educational experience. As one of MSGCU’s certified financial counselors, she is passionate about helping people understand their finances and be wise financial stewards so they are in control of spending, saving, investing, and giving.
Shannon McIntosh — Consumer Education Specialist
Shannon received a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Liberal Arts from Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, and a Master of Arts in English Literature and Linguistics from Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant.
Since joining MSGCU in 2012, Shannon has taught financial literacy education to countless classrooms, member workshops, and community groups. Plus, she has more than 20 years of experience teaching and presenting to groups. An award-winning partner, Shannon has been named Business Partner of the Year for the Anchor Bay School District (2019), Warren Consolidated School District (2018 & 2021), and received the Excellence in Consumer Education from the Michigan Credit Union Foundation (2015). Additionally, she has received numerous Credit Union National Administration (CUNA) awards for Excellence in Consumer Education for working with adults and youth. Prior to MSGCU, she was an Adjunct Professor of English at Macomb Community College in Clinton Township.
Colleen Godfrey — Consumer Education Specialist
Colleen attended Oakland University where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in History, a Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education, and a Master of Arts in Teaching.
Colleen has been with MSGCU since 2013 and has provided personal finance education to schools, libraries, community organizations, and more. She enjoys working with teens and coordinating interactive Financial Reality Fairs. Colleen also promotes financial literacy initiatives such as Money Smart Kids Read, Money Smart Scouts, and the Personal Finance Challenge. She is active in Michigan Credit Union League’s Financial Education Connection and the Credit Union Financial Education Network. Colleen has received numerous awards including Excellence in Consumer Education from the Michigan Credit Union Foundation (2015) and Alphonse Desjardins Awards for Adult and Youth Financial Literacy from the Credit Union National Administration (CUNA). Prior to MSGCU, she taught in a middle school and at Sylvan Learning Center.
Emily Jobe — Consumer Relations Specialist
Emily attended Harding University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music.
Emily has over 10 years of experience teaching one-on-one and in small groups. As a (pending) certified financial counselor, she enjoys connecting with and coaching community organizations and students of all ages to help them on their individual journeys toward financial strength.
Let's schedule an MSGCU classroom presentation
If you're interested in bringing our award-winning financial education programs to your in-person or virtual classroom, please contact us using this form.
