WHO WE ARE​

Dr. Deirdre Donnelly is a financial literacy expert, special educator, and an award winning author of financial literacy children’s picture books. She holds a PhD in Literacy from St. John’s University and is the founder of Counting with Common Cents Inc. Dr. Donnelly’s dissertation research focused on financial literacy education in the first-grade classroom, where she examined the impact of an experiential financial literacy workshop had on young learners’ comprehension of financial concepts. The statistically significant results of the study indicate that it is inherently important to include financial literacy in the early-elementary grades, K-2. Dr. Donnelly created the Counting with Common Cents children’s picture book series as a way to introduce important foundational financial literacy concepts and support literacy acquisition for early emergent readers. All three titles in the series won the Excellence in Financial Literacy Education (EIFLE) Award for children’s picture book of the year. 


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WHAT WE OFFER


Counting with Common Cents delivers financial education in several ways. The company...

  • Delivers financial education with real life practice for early elementary school age children


  • ​Partners with public and private schools to offer tailored program packages that include experiential workshops, resources, professional development, data collection, and licensing ​


  • Offers author visits, book signings, and consulting services


  • Creates workshops and programs that offer an opportunity for authentic and relevant practice


  • Utilizes unique children's books and materials with financial literacy content that is age appropriate


  • Ensures all materials engage students while meeting core curriculum standards


  • Works with non-profit organizations to increase awareness


  • Participates in community outreach


  • Encourages children to take effective action