Jo Thoburn is the President and CEO of the Fairfax Christian School and founder of Fairfax Scholars.

Before being selected to head the Fairfax Christian School, Mrs. Thoburn owned two businesses in northern Virginia. She also has worked and served on the board of directors and advisory boards for several non-profit organizations, both locally and internationally.

She has written on education issues, American culture, and free enterprise. She has also spoken at educational conferences and to parent and student groups in North America, South America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia. She focuses on free market approaches to education, the benefits of quality education, selecting the right career path, and understanding the U.S. education system.

She lives in Virginia with her husband, David. They have seven children and five grandsons.