The Civility Movement

We the People

Behind every movement are the people who refuse to accept the status quo. Meet the educators, advocates, and leaders driving the Civility Movement forward.

Driven by Educators,
Amplified by Community

The Civics & Civility Movement was built by people who care deeply about the future of American democracy — educators, lawyers, community leaders, students, and nonprofit champions who believe Civility is both teachable and transformative.

Our team spans New Hampshire and beyond, united by a single conviction: that teaching young people to disagree well is one of the most patriotic things we can do.

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Non-Partisan
We don't take sides — we build bridges.
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Education-First
Change starts in the classroom.
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Community-Driven
Local leaders, national impact.
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Youth-Centered
Students are the solution.

Core Team

The founders and core leaders of the Civics & Civility Movement.

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Fred Bramante
Founder & President — National Center for Competency-Based Learning
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Rajesh Nair
Founder & CEO — EnCube Labs
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Brian Hettrick
Founder & Chief Civility Officer — Sustainability Thrive LLC
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James T. McKim, Jr.
President, Manchester NAACP · Managing Partner, Organizational Ignition LLC
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Jacqui Guillette, CAGS
Retired Superintendent of Schools
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Ken Darsney
New Hampshire Department of Education
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Jay Kahn, PhD
Former New Hampshire State Senator
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Kristin Nevious
Franklin Pierce University
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John M. Lewis, Esq.
Past Chairman, New Hampshire State Board of Education
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Dan Schwarz, Esq.
Retired
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Charlie Olsen
New Hampshire Kid Governor 2021

School Leadership Team

These dedicated educational leaders are embedding Civility training directly into their schools and helping shape the movement from the ground up.

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Dr. Jennifer Gillis
Superintendent of Schools — Manchester, NH
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Dr. Steven Tucker
Superintendent of Schools — Laconia, NH
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Jillian Corey, CAGS
Curriculum Director — Manchester NH School District
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Lisa Hinds, M.Ed.
Principal — Laconia NH High School
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Steve Beals
Alvirne High School

Everyone Is Invited to Jump On Board

The Civility Movement is bigger than any one team. We need students, educators, community leaders, and citizens from across the country. Join us — sign the Declaration, register your school, or just show up.