Meet the Heart Behind
MannersMatterNow
MannersMatterNow About Us was created by Vernon to help kids grow with respect, courtesy, and character. His mission is to support adults confidently teaching values without guilt.
Raised in Mississippi, Vernon grew up surrounded by old-school values—respect, gratitude, courtesy, hard work, and strong family traditions—which shaped his character, influenced his choices, and continued guiding him throughout his entire life.
Military service strengthened his values of discipline, responsibility, and dignity. His professional work later allowed him to mentor youth and support families with practical guidance.
Seeing that families needed simple, real-life guidance, Vernon began creating tools to help adults teach manners confidently. His personal passion for character-building soon grew into a meaningful mission.
Every step of Vernon’s journey—his childhood, his service, and his work—deepened his belief that kids thrive when they’re taught good character early. MannersMatterNow is how he passes those values forward to the next generation.
About Us at Manners Matter Now: our mission is to help children grow into kind, respectful, and responsible individuals while supporting adults in teaching these essential values with confidence and practicality.
Respect – For self and others in every interaction.
Responsibility – Following through and honoring commitments.
Gratitude – Cultivating appreciation and generosity.
Courtesy – Practicing polite, thoughtful behavior daily.
All MannersMatterNow resources are designed to be practical and real-life tested, making them easy for busy adults to use. No special training is required, and every tool is faith-friendly, inclusive, and welcoming for all families, teachers, and community leaders.
Our tools support teachers and school staff in classrooms, small groups, and character-education programs, making SEL lessons practical and engaging.
We provide faith-friendly resources for children’s ministries, clubs, and youth programs, helping leaders teach gratitude, kindness, and strong character values.
Ready to bring manners back, the old-school way?
- contact@mannersmatternow.com
Based in Southern California
Serving families, educators, and faith communities nationwide