About

Nancy Fenton is a retired academic, but just as importantly she is a mother and grandmother (Gran/Grammie). It was in her role as a grandmother she conceived of the idea of the manner monster, as a teachable moment for her grandchildren to learn about manners. She loves children and now spends her time writing and volunteering.  Nancy lives with her husband, Rick, in Hamilton. She is a mother and stepmother of 5 grown children and grandmother of 8 beloved grandchildren, she calls "angels". 

Steve is the Manager, Communications and Marketing at the Paul R. MacPherson Institute for Leadership, Innovation and Excellence in Teaching at McMaster University. He has worked in communications and marketing for over a decade and has always had a passion for storytelling. Outside of his work, Steve is a husband and father of two kids—roles that are a helpful reminder to live life in the moment and to always be playful and creative.

Mercedes is an undergraduate student at the University of Waterloo studying Applied Mathematics and minoring in Computing. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys leading the Waterloo Warriors Pep Band and getting involved in visual art projects like the Manner Monster!

Avery Farrell is an undergraduate student at McMaster University. She is in the Arts & Science program, pursuing a specialty in Neuroscience. Avery is passionate about writing and previously served as the Editor-in-Chief of her high school newspaper. On the Manner Monster team, she helped coordinate publishing, marketing and editing. Avery is proud to be a part of the team and looks forward to sharing the Manner Monster story with others!