
Dr. Jared Peatman
Director of Curriculum
Dr. Jared Peatman serves as Director of Curriculum at the Lincoln Leadership Institute, bringing distinguished academic credentials and expertise in innovative educational program development. A graduate of Gettysburg College, he earned his Master's degree from Virginia Tech and completed his Ph.D. in History at Texas A&M University, where he focused on Civil War and military history scholarship.
Areas of Expertise
- Curriculum Development
- Educational Leadership
- Academic Program Design
- Learning Assessment
Education
- Ph.D., Texas A&M University
- Master's Degree, Virginia Tech
- Bachelor's Degree, Gettysburg College
Professional Experience
- Director of Curriculum, Lincoln Leadership Institute
- Published Author and Historian
- History-Based Leadership Development Training Expert
- Academic Program Developer and Educational Consultant
Meet Dr.
Dr. Jared Peatman serves as Director of Curriculum at the Lincoln Leadership Institute, where he oversees the development and implementation of all educational programs. His distinguished academic background, including degrees from Gettysburg College, Virginia Tech, and a Ph.D. in History from Texas A&M University, provides the foundation for his innovative approach to history-based leadership education.
Educational Philosophy
Dr. Peatman believes that effective leadership education must combine rigorous historical scholarship with practical application. His curriculum design emphasizes experiential learning through historical case studies, critical thinking about leadership challenges throughout history, and the development of skills that translate directly to real-world leadership challenges.
Key Contributions
- Designing and implementing comprehensive history-based leadership curricula
- Developing innovative assessment tools for leadership program effectiveness
- Creating cutting-edge educational methodologies that bridge academic scholarship and practical leadership development
- Authoring scholarly works that contribute to both historical understanding and leadership education
- Ensuring academic rigor across all Institute programs
- Contributing to scholarly discourse through research and publications in Civil War and military history
Teaching Approach
His approach to curriculum development focuses on creating transformative learning experiences that challenge participants to grow both personally and professionally. He emphasizes the integration of historical leadership lessons with contemporary leadership challenges.
Insights by Dr. Jared Peatman

Harnessing the Power of Story: Lessons from the Gettysburg Address
Tuesday, November 19 marks the 161st anniversary of arguably the greatest speech in world history – the Gettysburg Address.

D-Day and the Art of Strategic Leadership Planning
June 6th marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day—the largest amphibious invasion in history and perhaps the greatest example of strategic leadership planning ever executed.

How Do You Get Upstream?
Learn how to shift from firefighting to fire prevention with lessons from Dan Heath's 'Upstream' and Civil War hero John Buford's strategic thinking.