Mentors Lead Mock Interviews to Prepare Financial Literacy Students for Success

March 10, 2025

In our Financial Literacy course, students master real-life money management - from budgeting, saving, and credit to filing taxes, buying a house, and planning for college. On March 7 and 8, several mentors came in to share valuable insights during mock interviews, where students in this course had the opportunity to put their new skills to the test. 

Mentors included:

Elizabeth Thimmesh

Stacy Sommerhauser Gianino '97

Sarah Aesoph

James Dougherty

Carl Wengelewski

Meghan Hahs

Brian Henry

Molly Noel Madson '07

Nathan Opatz '96

Laurel Waldoch Clift '95

Kevin McCloughan

Kate Larson

Topics covered in the Financial Literacy course

• The Magic of Compound Interest – See how it works for you (savings ) and against you (credit cards)
• Understanding Your Paycheck – Taxes, deductions, and making the most of your earnings.College & Career Readiness – Smart financial choices for education and beyond.
• Mock Interviews & Personal Branding – Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and confidence-building for your future!