the importance of character, its related individual qualities, and how teaching these skill sets to our nation's youngest students can mean the difference between success and failure in their education
and ultimately their lives. 

Panelists:

Paul Tough (Keynote Speaker) - Author of "How Children Succeed"

Jeanne F. Brady, Ph.D. - Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; Associate Dean of Education, Saint Joseph's University 

John J. DiIulio, Jr., Ph.D. (Moderator) - Frederic Fox Leadership Professor of Politics, Religion, and Civil Society, University of Pennsylvania

Mark Gleason - Executive Director, Philadelphia School Partnership

Keith L. Leaphart, D.O. – Chairman, The Lenfest Foundation; Owner and Brand Manager, Replica Creative