Dave LevineFinancial literacy educator for middle and high school

Bringing business and investing experience into middle- and high-school classrooms.

Interested in bringing financial literacy to your classroom? Contact Dave about teaching opportunities and FirstFlex curriculum.

Financial literacy education

  • Years of classroom experience teaching middle- and high-school students
  • Junior Achievement and Career Day instructor
  • Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI®)
  • Author of Financial Literacy 101 (opens in a new tab), published in October 2025
  • Developing a complete curriculum for middle- and high-school classrooms
  • Teacher referrals available.
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Business & investing

  • Bachelor of Arts in Economics, University of Michigan, 1990
  • Founder and CEO of an e-commerce company established in 1995
  • Launched an early affiliate marketing program in 1996
  • Investing experience beginning at age 12

Financial
Literacy 101

Dave’s work in financial literacy extends beyond the classroom to his book, Financial Literacy 101.

Find the book on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

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FirstFlex

A full-year financial literacy curriculum for middle- and high-school students is in development and already being taught in middle- and high-school classrooms.

  • Digestible reading

    Short essays to introduce each lesson.

  • Interactive slideshows

    Students brainstorm and discuss ideas during the slideshow.

  • Student & teacher worksheets

    Worksheets for students to fill out during the slide show.

  • Case studies, presentations, and projects

    Work in groups and individually.

  • Assessments

    See what students understand.