When you consider the qualities you would like your children to develop and take with them into their adult lives, do any of these come to mind: an understanding of the connection between faith and study, self-leadership and responsible use of agency, a sense of personal mission and purpose, a love of truth, personal initiative, social fluency in diverse settings, a desire to serve humanity? According to the research and writing of Dr. Oliver DeMille and his colleagues at George Wythe University, these are some of the qualities of statesmen/stateswomen-leaders and can be developed through truly great education. In this presentation, you will be introduced to the “five pillars,” “the eight keys,” and the “five environments” of what has come to be known as Thomas Jefferson Education, all from the perspective of a “TJEd” mom of nine who is increasingly convinced that Leadership Education “á la TJEd” will help our children prepare well to be “men and women of virtue, wisdom, diplomacy and courage who inspire greatness in others and move the cause of liberty.” (GWU Mission Statement)
