AbingtonCommunityLibrary
x = independently organized TED event

This event occurred on
April 19, 2015
2:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
(UTC -4hrs)
Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
United States

Students in school, at a certain point, tend to lose interest in their education and in the value of learning. TED strives to put the focus of education back on inspiring and igniting thought and innovation. TED believes in the value of creating, sharing, and developing ideas to make an impact on our world. TEDx is being brought to the Abington Community Library in hopes of igniting a thought-provoking conversation.

Abington Community Library
1200 W
Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, 18411
United States
Event type:
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Speakers

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Ben Kontz

Ben is a high school student entering his junior year. He is heavily interested in the arts, and is one of many who feels his passion is not one that can guarantee financial stability. He hopes to find the right path for him in his search for a University arts program.

Ed McNichols

Ed McNichols is a counselor at Marywood University in Northeast Pennsylvania. He works with students who currently face the issue of finding a path that can provide stability, while at the same time, truly enjoying their career.

Kelsi Curran

Kelsi Curran works for the Women's Resource Center of Northeast Pennsylvania. The philosophy of the WRC is based on feminism; and Kelsi is a strong advocate for equal rights as well.

Mary Garm

Mary Garm serves as Vice-Chair of the PA Governor’s Advisory Council on Libraries. She believes that libraries serve as a foundation for democracy and education.

Natalie Carleo

Natalie is currently an undergraduate student at Susquehanna University. She believes her love for writing paired with her natural ambition have given way to exciting opportunities taken, as well as an abundance of doors to be opened.

Stephanie Longo

Stephanie Longo is a local newspaper editor. She finds the value in the relationship between the community and the stories she publishes.

Organizing team

Sandy
Longo

Organizer
  • Laura Gardoski
    Head of Youth Services
  • Ellie Sullum
    Student Organizer