"Mary Beth Klee doesn't just make the case for character education, she delivers a first class program based on the principle that great children's literature can have an influence almost as powerful as good parent and teachers in fostering consensus virtues. It is a pleasure to see in Core Virtues a program that so capably fulfills the possibilities of theCore Knowledge Sequence."

E. D. Hirsch, Jr.

Founder of The Core Knowledge Foundation

​Thank you for building such a beautiful program, Core Virtues are an integral part of our school, and one of the major draws for incoming parents.  

​Shawn P Dzwonkowski
Administrator 
Lake Country Academy

 Sheboygan,WI

"Thank you for being such a guiding light in this important area of values and character-building. Your program has been a unifying way to bring faculty and parents together on behalf of the children at our school, and a means to strengthen our school community."

David Trigaux
​Headmaster
Pear Tree Point School

​Darien CT

​​“The Core Virtues Program creates a sense of community and provides tools for decision-making by introducing students to shared vocabulary and the finest of children’s literature. Our graduates report that this program was foundational in supporting them in critical decision-making as they move beyond the walls of our school.” 

Jean Behnke

​Head of School, Crossroads Academy, 2003-2015    Lyme, NH