Jill M. Rigby

In addition to the noteworthy HeartED elementary school curriculum Jill created, her parenting books have sold more than 100,000 copies. She has contributed to countless publications on topics for parents, women and professionals. Jill is currently working on a new groundbreaking book for today’s parents, StrongHeart: Cultivating Humility, Respect and Resiliency in your child.

Jill is a dynamic speaker and frequent media guest, with more than 750 radio interviews and podcasts to her credit. HeartBeats, a daily Public Service Announcement, can be heard on iHeart stations. Jill is the recipient of the 2022 Champion of Character for Parents and Families, presented by Character.org.

After more than twenty years of deep research and interdisciplinary study, Jill has become a recognized authority on the topic of respect-based Heart Education. As founder of nonprofit, Manners of the Heart, Jill seeks to bring a return of respect to our society for the sake of the next generation.