About Us

D. M. Maynard has been an educator in the U.S. for more than thirty years specializing in early childhood education and holds a New York State SAS/SDA certification and a Masters of Liberal Arts and Science with a concentration in educational theater. She is the founder/director of Maynard’s W.I.S.D.O.M., Inc.-an educational service for students, parents, caregivers, teachers, and administrators. D. M. Maynard is an accomplished author and entrepreneur who advocates for gender equality of youth in educational settings through her unique practices. Her article, Introducing Gender Equality in the Early Childhood Classroom was presented at the 1st Global Conference on Masculinity/Femininity in Warsaw, Poland and at WPATH in Bangkok, Thailand. D. M. Maynard’s article, The Magic of a Creative and Engaging Classroom was presented  at Mansfield College, Oxford University. She uses expertise in teaching to create workshops and workbooks for those who are navigating their own journey as their loved one or student transitions. She presents internationally to honor the voices and needs of partners, parents, families, and educators of trans and/or non-binary individuals. D. M. Maynard's books, The Reflective Workbook for Partners of Transgender People: Your Transition as Your Partner Transitions, The Reflective Workbook for Parents and Families of Transgender and Non-Binary Children: Your Transition as Your Child Transitions, and The Reflective Workbook for Teachers and Support Staff of Trans and Non-Binary Students: Your School’s Transition as Your Students Transition are published with 

Jessica Kingsley Publishers.