Youth@IndependenceSchool
x = independently organized TED event

Theme: Motivating Change

This event occurred on
March 6, 2016
Newark, Delaware
United States

As the first TEDxYouth event at Independence School in Delaware, we will be motivating change with a great lineup of speakers and innovative activities at The Independence School.

The Independence School
1300 Paper Mill Road
Newark, Delaware, 19711
United States
Event type:
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Speakers

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Akhil Bollu

High School Student
Akhil is a current high school junior with a passion for changing the world through social activism. He started his own non-profit, Tennis for Textbooks and believes that change can be accomplished by one person at a time.

Dragonfly Leathrum

Art Studio Owner and Upper School Art Instructor
Dragonfly is a local artist with her own studio and has been a practicing artist all her life. She needs little and lives in a tiny house but has a full life from being able to follow her passion.

Hannah Worsh

College Student
Hannah is a current college senior. She knows that making difficult choices leads to the greatest opportunity for growth.

Kai Inguito

College Student
Kai Inguito is a current college sophomore studying economics and biology. Life is a journey but accepting yourself and being comfortable with who you are leads to health.

Kimberly Sterin

English Teacher
Kimberly Sterin holds a masters level degree in education. As an English teacher she understands the important work that she does each day.

Olivia O'Dwyer

High School Student
Olivia is a current high school junior. For the past three years she has competed in a writing challenge and has experienced the importance of setting and striving for big goals, one word at a time.

Samuel Singer

Software Developer
Samuel Singer is a software developer who believes we all want to do everything but sometimes the most important thing we can do is say no.

Shreyas Parab

CEO at NovelTie
A current high school sophomore, Shreyas recently started his own tie company as a result of an entrepreneurial challenge. He has learned a great deal about business and making connections through this experience.

Tara Balu

High School Student
Tara is a current high school freshman. She discusses how her life changed after she experienced a concussion.

Organizing team

Margaret
O'Dwyer

Organizer

Victoria
Yatzus

Newark, DE, United States
Co-organizer