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The Yellow Sweater

The Yellow Sweater

Twelve years ago, a phone call was transferred through to my classroom. On December 9th, 2009, standing in front my very young students, I learned of my dad’s unexpected passing. No one knew that was what the phone call was

Daphne McMenemy December 9, 2021December 9, 2021 Grief 2 Comments Read more

The Empty Seat at the Table

The Empty Seat at the Table

The holidays. Ah, the holidays. Shopping lists. To do lists. Not enough time in the day. Not enough days in the week. Then there’s the other part. The sleeping in, the wearing pjs for two weeks, the not knowing what day

Daphne McMenemy December 23, 2020December 23, 2020 Grief 1 Comment Read more

Life After Death

Life After Death

It was 10am on April 23rd, 2018.  Maybe it was 11.  Actually, it could have been 1. Or was it 2? It’s hard to explain how you can remember everything and nothing at the same time.  I’ve come to learn that a grieving

Daphne McMenemy April 23, 2020April 23, 2020 Grief, Random Thoughts 2 Comments Read more

You Can’t Stop the Waves

You Can’t Stop the Waves

The holidays are just about over…back to work and regular routine and schedules in just a few days.  Call me crazy, but I’m happy to get back to it all. I don’t like the holidays. There. I said it. This year,

Daphne McMenemy January 3, 2020January 3, 2020 Grief 1 Comment Read more

There Is No Script

There Is No Script

On April 23rd, 2018 my brother passed away.  A phone call, a flight, and then 18 days of waiting for the inevitable.   I sat at his bedside for 18 days.  Most days I had to be convinced to eat or

Daphne McMenemy November 26, 2019November 27, 2019 Grief No Comments Read more

One Year

One Year

Today marks one year.  One year since life as I knew it changed.  One year since I sat and stared at you for hours that day holding on to every ounce of hope my heart could muster.  One year since

Daphne McMenemy November 26, 2019 Grief No Comments Read more

Picking Up The Pieces

Picking Up The Pieces

The start of the school year had me opening my classroom door in a brand new building, with brand new students, brand new colleagues, and a host of brand new experiences just waiting for me.  Learning to build and navigate professional

Daphne McMenemy November 26, 2019 Education, Grief No Comments Read more

Supposed To

Supposed To

Last week was the first day of school…you were supposed to walk him to school.  Meet his new teacher.  Smile, crack a joke, wish him the best first day.  I was supposed to get a photo.  The standard, holding hands,

Daphne McMenemy November 26, 2019 Grief No Comments Read more

I Found A Dime

I Found A Dime

A month ago, life as I knew it changed.  My world was rocked, turned upside down.  Everything changed in a matter of seconds. As all the dust settles, I’m somehow supposed to pick up where I left off before that

Daphne McMenemy November 26, 2019 Grief No Comments Read more
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