About
Good teachers are always learning; knowledge is a vibrant and active part of their every day life. Students see this and are inspired when they witness educators continuing to learn, think and discover.
It is clear that our education system has become inadequate: young people are graduating with less abilities, less knowledge, and less desire to continue learning. We are, frankly, in the midst of a crisis. This crisis is one of meaning — students are failing to find passion and meaning in their studies, the result being that they lead lives severely diminished.
We created Walden Education in the spirit of American writer and philosopher Henry David Thoreau in an effort to cultivate a generation of inspired men and women. We believe that education, great books, honorable ideas and a vigorous pursuit of knowledge all have the ability to direct young people towards a more meaningful existence.
Whether through creating an inspired classroom, engaging in challenging discussions or simply picking up a good book, join us in revitalizing education.
Meet the Founder
Maggie Desbaillets is an educator, curriculum developer and researcher. She received her degree in History, with a concentration in American studies, and Classics from the University of Pennsylvania. She has worked at the Kislak Center for Rare Books and Manuscripts and the American Philosophical Society. She has worked in education for almost a decade, collaborating with individuals and companies to create, develop and teach ideas aimed at challenging students and helping them find their passions. Her devotion to education stems from a voracious desire to learn and spread the joys of knowledge and discovery to the younger generation.