Theme: One Voice

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Cane Ridge High School
12848 Old Hickory Blvd
Antioch, Tennessee, 37013
United States

Dr. Ryan Jackson

Assistant Principal

Dr. Ryan Jackson brings to the TEDxAntioch stage a very diverse educational portfolio that includes a degree in Business Administration, Masters of Art in Teaching, and a Doctorate in Education Leadership. Not only is he book smart, but he’s also a creative and spent time writing/producing/directing feature films. Dr. Jackson has been an educator at Maplewood High School for 7 years specializing in Urban Education. He provides high-quality teaching and leadership to a community and student body that has historically been underserved. He is committed to ensuring all students receive their civil right of a top-notch, cutting-edge education, regardless of race, class, gender or ethnicity.

Janet Ivey

Janet Ivey's love and passion for children is palatable. She loves first and teaches second. Janet believes that we must let our students create and innovate and find their art alongside their science, that we must create experiences that lead to wonder and that we must use our words and our love to be the brick and mortar foundation that they build their future lives upon. Janet is a Buzz Aldrin Share Science Ambassador and her company Janet's Planet has won 12 Regional Emmys, 5 Gracie Allen Awards and a STEMFlorida Award. Janet's Planet can be seen on 120+ public television stations nationwide, Club Jelly Telly, BatteryPop, HighBrow and Viddiverse.