Daphne Woolridge is a passionate educator, mentor, and advocate dedicated to helping students unlock their full potential. In 2016, she graduated from Louisville Male Traditional High School with over $1.8 million in scholarships and acceptance into 30+ colleges and universities—an achievement that inspired her to create Million Dollar Scholars.

With a Bachelor of Science in Middle/Secondary Education from the University of Louisville and a Master’s in Teacher Leadership and Competency Based Education from Spalding University, Daphne has dedicated her career to equity in education, literacy development, and student empowerment. She is a Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator, a Middle School Teacher of the Year, and an active community leader.

Through Million Dollar Scholars, Daphne provides personalized coaching, tutoring, and college application support to help students access scholarships, improve test scores, and achieve academic success. Her mission is simple: help students secure their future—one scholarship at a time.