With a passion for nurturing young minds and shaping futures, she met the love of her life during her time at Teacher’s College. Their connection was sparked by a shared passion for music. Their first conversation happened when Debrakay needed a music sheet for her final exam, a seemingly small moment that blossomed into a lifelong partnership. She has been happily married for 43 years. The union produced two gracious children, Verniel D. and Joseian A., and three wonderful grandchildren, Jomarah, Jamaal and Nia.
Debrakay Brown is a dedicated and experienced educator, now retired, and taught for nearly 45 years. Her journey in education has been nothing short of remarkable. She served as Principal and founder of a renowned institution, Brown’s Academy Inc., Jamaica West Indies , and was the founder and Director of three Preschools / Day Care facilities for over 15 years in the USA.
In addition to her extensive teaching career, Debrakay is highly skilled in reaching and changing lives, placing focus on helping young people find direction, purpose, and success. Her work has transformed countless lives, guiding individuals to overcome obstacles, redirect their paths, and become outstanding professionals.
Debrakay is now a new literary voice. She is the author of the Masterpiece “The Road to Success is Paved with Hardship.” The book is a powerful resource, illustrating how challenges can build the character, which is well needed for success to be possible. It contains inspirational stories of biblical characters as well as other individuals who turned their struggles into triumphs. Debrakay provides invaluable advice on staying focused and motivated through tough times. The creation of this book was a journey of perseverance and faith. Starting in October 2024, she worked tirelessly, often sacrificing sleep and rest to complete her work and for submission to publishers in December 2025. Despite the many challenges she faced as she worked on this project, she believes that her labor was guided by divine intervention. She is eager to see how well it will connect with the audience who reads it.
With a heart full of dedication and a life spent serving others, Debrakay’s prayers and legacy will continue to inspire and uplift those she encounters. As you get hold of your copy and read it, she is asking that you go to Amazon and leave a review. Help to spread the good news that this book carries.