Daphne Williams, Instructional Strategist, Speaker and Entrepreneur is the CEO and Executive Director of Smarty Pants Early Learning Center in Chicago, Illinois. Daphne has created quite a buzz for herself in the childcare industry as an expert. With 15 years of education experience and 10 years as an entrepreneur, Daphne has leveraged herself as a trailblazing leader and is dedicated to providing innovative and exceptional early education training to daycare owners and teachers at her center, throughout the city and beyond. A former Chicago Public Schools teacher and principal, Daphne has obtained exceptional credentials, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience, honing in on her ability of developing gifted students. She has been recognized and awarded for her impact and work ethic and for the last 15 years has provided professional development for daycare owners and education professionals. Daphne is the mastermind behind a strategic curriculum, which has resulted in 100% of her students being accepted into gifted and classical schools for kindergarten.