Deborah Tillman is a globally recognized Transformational Parenting Leader, speaker, and author whose leadership in early childhood education spans nearly three decades. She is known for her faith-based parenting approach, her love for children, and her passion for empowering parents. As a result, she has become one of the most trusted voices in family and parenting education today...
Deborah’s journey began when she became a mother to her son, Zeplyn. At that time, she could not find high-quality childcare that met her standards. Therefore, she made the bold decision to leave her successful six-figure career and open her own child care center in 1994.
Today, her Happy Home Christian Leadership Academy for Early Learners is one of the top-rated child care providers in Northern Virginia. Her approach combines love, quality education, and leadership training for parents and providers. As a result, she has earned national recognition.
In 2011, Deborah’s work caught the attention of Lifetime Television. Consequently, she was chosen to star as America’s Supernanny, giving her a global platform to share her purposed parenting style.
In addition, she became a recurring expert on shows such as The Steve Harvey Show and HARRY. She has also appeared on The View, Today Show, Katie, Wendy Williams, Great Day Washington, CNN, and many others.
From 2019–2023, Deborah created and led the John C. Maxwell Parenting and Family Certification Curriculum, serving more than 16,000 coaches in over 150 countries. Consequently, her influence as a leader in parenting education became truly global.
She is a highly sought-after speaker who has been celebrated as “The Transformer” at schools, national conferences, organizations, businesses, and churches. In addition, Deborah is the author of three influential books:
Beyond her professional achievements, Deborah serves as Vice President of Teachers Who Pray. She also supports causes like Compassion International and Prison Fellowship Angel Tree. In fact, she actively participates in food and clothing drives and donates both her time and financial resources to help families in need.
Deborah holds an Honorary Doctorate in Education from Richmond Virginia Seminary. She earned a Master’s in Early Childhood Special Education from George Washington University, a Master’s in Christian Leadership, and a Biblical Justice Certificate from the Leland School of Theology in Arlington, Virginia. In addition, she has studied Jurisprudence at Oxford University.
Above all, Deborah Tillman is a mother and a beacon of hope for children and families. Her life’s work inspires others to raise the next generation with love, purpose, and faith. Therefore, she continues to shine brightly as a guide for parents, educators, and leaders worldwide.
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