Jo A. S. Thoburn is the President and CEO of the Fairfax Christian School, the founder of Fairfax Scholars, and The Scholar’s Plan. She is the author of the upcoming book, Creating Scholars: The Handbook for Future-Focused Parents and Educators.

Before her twenty-five-year tenure at the Fairfax Christian School, Mrs. Thoburn was a successful entrepreneur who owned two businesses in Northern Virginia. Her leadership extends to the nonprofit sector, where she has served on the boards of directors and advisory boards of numerous organizations, both locally and internationally.

An award-winning thought leader, Mrs. Thoburn has written on education issues, American culture, and free enterprise. She has spoken at educational conferences and for parent and student groups across North America, South America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia. Her work advocates for free-market approaches to education while helping families understand the benefits of quality academics, strategic career planning, and the future of the international education system.

She resides in Virginia with her husband, David. They have seven children and seven grandchildren.