Rose T. Watson

Dr. Rose T. Watson, aka “Dr. Mom” has spent more than 50 years as an educator, wife, parent, counselor, mentor, friend, motivator…. and now she shares her parenting insights, words of wisdom gained from nearly 80 years of life experience in her first book, Purposeful Parenting: Strategies for Raising Children Who Achieve. She is a 79 year old grandmother, woman of faith, world citizen, who is excited about sharing lessons from her generational saga that have informed her approach to life in general, and her parenting style in particular.

Dr. Watson received her Bachelor’s Degree from Virginia Union University, her Master’s from Columbia University, and her Ph.D. from the University of Miami. As an educator, she has had a rewarding career as an administrator and teacher, working with learners from the kindergarten through Graduate School in the U.S. and abroad. She is a frequent speaker and motivational guest at conferences throughout the world.