9. Teaching the American Founding & Constitution Day with Cathy Gillespie

Teaching the ideas, principles and history of the American Founding and the Constitution is one of the most important things to include in your homeschool curriculum and daily conversation. It affects all of our daily lives, the ability to change what is necessary, keep the freedoms we have and participate in how we are able to live. Cathy Gillespie, Constituting America's CEO, has held numerous positions in government and politics over the past 34 years including congressional chief of staff and member of the President’s Commission on White House Fellows. Cathy was recently appointed to the United States Semiquincentennial Commission, the commission established by Congress to provide for the observance and commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Cathy is active in a number of charitable organizations, having served on the Board of Visitors of Virginia State University, the board of Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services, and the board of Bishop Ireton High School. Cathy is a graduate of Texas A&M University and is married to former Counselor to the President, Ed Gillespie. They live in Fairfax County, near George Washington’s Mt. Vernon, and have three children. At the end of this episode you’ll understand why it’s important to include this in every person’s education and resources for kids and adults of all ages! If you’ve ever wanted to teach yourself and your family about the Constitution, the American Founding and the principles of freedom, this episode is for you!   CONNECT WITH CONSTITUTING AMERICA: Get info on all their programs and contests: https://constitutingamerica.org/ Sign up for the free Constitution Day event: https://constitutingamerica.org/constitution-day-2023/ Book Constituting America to speak to your homeschool group/class: https://constitutingamerica.org/book-a-speech/   CONNECT WITH KAMI: Book a free Homeschool Confidence Call with Kami:  https://calendly.com/kamiwanous/homeschoolconfidence “Live with Kami” in Facebook & YouTube every Thursday at 12pm PST: https://www.thefreedomscholar.com/live-with-kami See our main website for individual mentoring and more: https://www.thefreedomscholar.com/ Join our Facebook homeschooling community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216184786279733 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreedomscholar Connect on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtJpXKtndYS9rrP98KcvDEw/streams