About Us

Character education and parenting expert, and founder of Baton Rouge-based MOH, is also a dynamic speaker, award-winning author, and the publisher of character education programs and books for students, educators, and parents. In addition to the MOH curricula, Jill has authored Raising Unselfish Children in a Self-Absorbed World and the Gold Mom’s Choice Award-winning Raising Respectful Children in a Disrespectful World. Jill speaks and delivers trainings across the country.

Shelly comes to Manners of the Heart with a background in Mass Communication/Advertising and extensive experience in Higher Education. In all areas, she believes that building relationships is the key to understanding one another and uniting toward a common goal. Her passion for Manners of the Heart is fueled by her own desire to see a return of respect in the world today.

Pam is a native of New Orleans, who has spent the last 35 plus years in the business of education and leadership development. Her very vocal passion is to consistently and positively impact those around her, providing them a pathway to discover sustainable ways to achieve their own goals. During her 19 years of teaching at the university level, she is recognized as a Who’s Who in College Instruction & Student Engagement and received the Southeastern Louisiana University, L.E. Chandler Award for excellence. 

Anita has extensive experience in professional marketing and office management.  She has 8 years of non-profit experience in budgeting and contract management.  Anita works closely with the School Services Director to develop relationships with school districts and grow MOH’s reach to children.

Layne R. McDaniel is a professional accounting firm concentrating in accounting and management services for nonprofit organizations. Layne’s experience as a CPA, in both public practice and industry, and as an active board member for numerous nonprofit organizations, gives him unique insight into the specialized operations and needs of nonprofit organizations and the importance of the work they do. In addition to Layne’s extensive nonprofit experience, he is the managing director of two successful businesses, Noesis Data and Innovative Analytics, LLC.

Anna has a Masters in Education and was a teacher for 6 years before becoming a stay at home mother and eventually joining the MOH team. Her passion has become using her creativity to come up with new and innovative ways to reach people with the message of MOH. Through social media platforms as well as other computer and design skills she assists with completing tasks necessary to growing the organization. 

Sarah brings over 10 years of marketing and advertising experience in the nonprofit and government sectors. As a new mom, she is passionate about Manners of the Heart’s mission and wants to see a return of respect for the sake of her son’s generation. Sarah enjoys creative and analytical pursuits, developing data-driven marketing strategies, and creating content that generates results. Sarah uses these skills to promote the

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