Daphne McMenemy is an educator, author, speaker, and recipient of the Canadian Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence for her work with coding, robotics, and STEM integration. Her best-selling children’s book series, Gracie, draws from her classroom experiences of two decades, where she has empowered children to explore learning through innovative approaches. Her classroom expertise empowers hesitant learners, fostering confidence and active engagement.
Using STEM learning to engage children as young as kindergarten age in discovering learning through computer science, she develops 21st century learning skills through creative exploration. Her message, “as educators it is our responsibility to give our youngest learners experiences and opportunities to step outside their comfort zone and take those risks that allow them to discover their passion,” is at the forefront of all she does. Daphne has always been focused on being a change maker with purpose, to improve the lives of her students and make an impact on their educational journey. Committed to building relationships and inspiring students through creativity, she is much sought after international speaker. Whether addressing large audiences across the education spectrum or working hands-on with our youngest learners on the floors of classrooms across the continent, her passion for leadership, education, and student well-being leaves a lasting impact on the education landscape.
EDUCATOR | Osage community schools, IA