ABOUT THE AUTHOR
DMarie Barclay is a lifelong educator, wellness advocate, and community leader whose journey spans Jamaica, Brooklyn, and beyond. A proud graduate of New York City public schools, she earned degrees from William Paterson University and Brooklyn College.
With more than 30 years of service in the New York City public school system, DMarie has dedicated her life to empowering students and communities through education. Her passion for education led her to East Africa, where she volunteered as a teacher with International Foundation for Education and Self-Help, an experience that inspired her first poetry and photography book, Face the Children.
Drawing from her personal journey through illness, recovery, and holistic healing, DMarie now inspires others to embrace self-empowerment, wellness, and self-advocacy in every aspect of life.
EMPOWERING OUR DAUGHTERS

















