Dr. Thomas Lickona

Dr. Thomas Lickona

Dr. Thomas Lickona is a developmental psychologist and educator focused on helping parents and schools develop good character in children. He is the founding director of the Center for the 4th and 5th Rs (Respect and Responsibility) at SUNY Cortland, where he was a professor of childhood for 40 years. His eight books on character include Raising Good Children, and Educating for Character (called "the bible of the character education movement").