Farrah Meme is a mother, a math teacher, a philanthropist and a fierce advocate for children. Meme’s profession, passion and persistence is intensely personal. She became a teacher after giving birth to a son with special needs. “I knew the path would be rocky so selfishly, for myself and my son, I became an educator so I could navigate the system and help ensure my son could live his fullest life.”
And, thanks to her unwavering love, creativity and refusal to give up or give in, her now 18-year-old son, Nicholas, recently graduated from high school and proudly rode across the stage in his wheelchair to receive his diploma. He also attended prom and has marked many milestones Meme was told wouldn’t be possible, yet she refused to stop believing they could be.
For the Haitian born educator, the steadfast belief that every child can prosper blossomed into a movement. In 2023 she founded Morebility, a nonprofit Miami-based organization that provides unwavering support to limited income families raising children diagnosed with profound physical, developmental and intellectual disabilities. Morebility offers free workshops that help families access financial support, education, legal assistance, healthcare and more.
“I know firsthand how lonely and overwhelming it can be when you have a child with a disability,” says the 40-year-old mother of four who says she leans on her faith, slushies and a good Netflix movie when life gets tough.
“It’s about empowering people to make informed decisions on all aspects of their child’s life,” Meme continues. “I wanted to give people hope and encourage them to move forward believing in greater possibilities.”
For the fourth-grade math teacher at Phyllis R. Miller Elementary School in Miami Shores, nurturing young minds and encouraging others isn’t only at the heart of what she does, it’s central to who she is.
Her longtime friend, Sherline Lexime, who nominated Meme for Legacy’s Top Black Educators for 2025, says Meme’s refusal to accept limitations is simply a part of her optimistic nature. “Farrah has always been driven to make a difference,” says Lexime. “She is a passionate and compassionate person who always sees a green light, never a stop sign. She is a creative and caring leader. Through her work she bridges education, family support and social change to make a meaningful difference in countless lives. Farrah always finds ways to connect with the kids in her classroom and the families she serves through her non-profit.”
Meme’s advice for parents with special needs children is simple. “Take it one day at a time, and accept that you don’t have answers for everything, “ she says. “Your journey may look different; but you’ve got this. Be flexible and start with the end in mind and you will get where you want to go.”
