The students in Mrs. Reichardt’s Introductory Economics and Financial Literacy class are learning how to be financially literate as they begin to navigate the financial landscape of the 21^st century. Although learning theory is important, one of the goals of the course is to make those theories more relevant to the students in their own lives. Financial planner (and alumni parent) Jacob “Yitzie” Solomon addressed the students, engaging them thoroughly with his talk about financial planning and which crucial factors are driving today’s economy. His mesmerizing presentation opened their minds to issues which will continually be addressed in the classroom and beyond.