Theme: Dare to Defy

Allendale Columbia students will present their fourth TEDx event that has been organized by youth for youth. The conference will take place on February 27, 2016 at the Allendale Columbia School campus. The independently organized event, licensed by TED, is built around the theme of “Dare to Defy.” A series of speakers, including students and community members, will offer their insights about connecting with others and sharing experiences, often in unexpected ways.

Allendale Columbia School
519 Allens Creek Road
Rochester, New York, 14618
United States

Addison Irwin

student

Addison IRWIN has a passion for traveling the world, living life to the fullest, and graduating from high school.

Brandon Gaylord

Leadership Fanatic - Founder of @StandUpLead

Brandon Gaylord Former cruise ship worker; current cat owner; avid coffee drinker; leadership fanatic; ultramarathon runner; founder of @StandUpLead.

Chris Smoker

Student

Chris is a 5th-grade student at AC who happens to be visually impaired.

Dale Hartnett

Professor at SUNY Brockport - Research project involves traveling to small towns in Appalachia, seeking and interviewing "The Most Positive Person in Town"

Dale Hartnett is a story collector and teacher who travels to Appalachia looking for the Most Positive Person in Town.

Dylan Dailor

Student - neurodiversity

Dylan Dailor is as 16 year old Autism and Neurodiversity Advocate who is also the author of the book I Am Not A Freak

Genevieve Gouvernet

Student - Environment Advocate

Allendale Columbia School First grader, nature/animal lover and recycling advocate

Janet Read

Professor - Child Computer Interaction and Director of the Child Computer Interaction

Professor in Child Computer Interaction and Director of the Child Computer Interaction (ChiCI) research group at University of Central Lancashire.

Jordan Wynn

Student - Dancer

Jordan Wynn is a student at Allendale Columbia School and a 2nd year trainee for the Rochester City Ballet

Katie Guzzetta

Student - Researcher

Native of Pittsford, NY, Katie Guzzetta is a sophomore at Hamilton College pursuing a degree in Biochemistry and Environmental Studies.

Pat Rapp

Librarian Tech - Maker Innovator

Pat Rapp An instigator in the Maker Movement, Pat Rapp helps make things happen with Roc Mini Maker Faire, Roc Makerspace, Burning Man Art, & DWOM.

Yasmine Kangbeya

Student

Yasmine Kangbeya is junior at Allendale Columbia School whose main passion is poetry. Through quotes, art or her eccentric personality, she always finds a way to stand out from the crowd.