Kerry Drake (she/her) obtained her Masters of Education; Curriculum Specialist and Leadership, from Queens University. Prior to that, Kerry received her Bachelors of Applied Science from Guelph Humber, and her Early Childhood Education diploma from Sheridan College. As a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE), Kerry has had experience working with all age groups in children centres, full day kindergarten classrooms, and before and after school programs.
As a professor, Kerry has a passion for creating student focused, innovative and inclusive classrooms. She challenges others to dive deeper into their understanding of children’s behaviours, to advocate for the field of early childhood education, and to build strong and authentic relationships. Kerry actively promotes being a reflective practitioner and motivates her students to become leaders in the field by engaging in life-long learners and by developing their ability to have compassion for others lived experiences.