About Us

Like you, we believe in instilling kindness and respect in our children. But we found that even the best home lessons were losing their impact over time. Our kids were tiring of our sage advice! After searching for a program with the right balance of practice and playfulness, we decided to design our own. 

Our products add whimsy to practice, and our classes provide hands-on training—powered by that little something extra. A motivational push from their peers. We hope our tools will inspire your child's next step. We can't wait to extend Courtesy to your family!

Hannah West earned a degree in Hospitality from the University of Kentucky and then spent seven years honing her skills as a wedding coordinator in the NC mountains. After planning her own wedding, she and her husband served for 10 years on Young Life staff in the U.S. and abroad. Now a busy mom of four, Hannah still finds joy in the details. Whether she's hiking, gardening or planing a party, she makes every day special.

Allison Sample bought a copy of Entertaining With Southern Living when she was 16 years old, and she still enjoys pouring over etiquette books and practicing napkin folds. She spent over 10 years in New York City where her winding career path included event planning for Fifth Avenue churches, hedge fund startups and Corporate Row bankers.  These days, she enjoys baking, writing and spending time with her daughter.