Daphne McMenemy
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.
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.
Her classroom expertise empowers hesitant learners, fostering confidence and active engagement.
Speaking topics
- Building Thinkers Through Innovation
In her keynote, Daphne recounts how integrating technology has dramatically transformed students, equipping them with crucial 21st-century skills and boosting their self-confidence. She chronicles her journey from introducing basic technology to advancing through coding and robotics, highlighting how she meticulously scaffolded these experiences to foster student success and redefine their understanding of failure. Attendees will gain insights into effective strategies for leveraging technology to create impactful learning experiences and nurture well-rounded students.
- Human Intelligence in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
In this keynote, Daphne shares inspiring stories of how integrating technology and STEM in the classroom has profoundly benefited students, driving both personal and academic transformation. By weaving together real-life stories from her own classroom, she illustrates how tech tools not only enhanced learning but also played a crucial role in developing 21st century skills like communication, collaboration, and critical thinking. Through her engaging narrative, Daphne illustrates how these tech-driven approaches empowers students to believe in their abilities and embrace challenges with newfound resilience.
- Transforming Education
This presentation highlights the transformative power of technology in education, showcasing how it equips students with essential 21st-century skills and boosts their self-confidence. The journey from introducing basic tech tools to exploring coding and robotics illustrates how carefully structured experiences promote student success and reshape their perceptions of failure. Attendees will learn practical strategies for utilizing technology to create meaningful learning opportunities and develop well-rounded students.