Theme: Disruptive Innovation

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain rules and regulations).

Marcus 9th Grade Campus
5707A Morriss Rd.
Flower Mound, Texas, 75028
United States

Aamir Fidai

They Don't Know What They Don't Know: Bringing STEM to Life

Aamir Fidai is a math teacher and STEM Club sponsor at Lewisville High School. His work with under-privileged students in West Dallas to improve STEM education and career awareness was recognized by Congressman Marc Veasey of the 33rd Congressional District.

Brad Kenney

Exploding Your Personal Operating System

Brad Kenney is the pastor of Live Oak Church and a police detective. His wife Teresa is an elementary school physical education teacher. Together, they see their jobs as opportunities to make a difference in the lives of families in their community.

Chris Shade

Education is NONE of Your Business

Chris Shade, Director of School Improvement, led the Denton ISD community through the rebranding of the district mission and logo through social media and is leading the development of an alternative accountability rating system reflecting the community’s values to add to the State’s current rating system.

Dominic Pollone

A Musician's Paradox: Play in Time By Not Listening

Dominic Pollone currently teaches math at Marcus High School 9th Grade Campus and has worked with the Marcus Band for the past decade. He graduated from Marcus High School (2006), Sam Houston State (2010), and University of North Texas (2013) before focusing his talents to help others discover the beauty of math and music.

Melanie Sibley

No More Shushing: the Evolution of a Librarian

Melanie Sibley is the Library Media Specialist at Liberty Elementary School. She happily devotes her days to students, books, and technology. Outside of school, Ms. Sibley seeks adventure and knowledge through travel, reading, and trivia/games. No matter the activity, she is always learning.

Mikel Porter

Social Media as a Tool for Transparency

Mikel Porter is a minister at First Baptist Church, mother of 3 girls and wife of a high school teacher. She is creative and quirky and loves to express herself through writing and creative craft projects.

Nimisha Srikanth

Bridge Between Two Worlds

Nimisha Srikanth is a freshman at Marcus High School. She likes to read, write, sing, collect currency from other countries, and travel. She is a big fan of crime shows, but cries whenever her dad kills a bug.

Regan Rodgers

Innovations of Invisible Injuries

Regan Rodgers is a Freshman at Marcus High School and is a member of Marcus Varsity Theatre. This year he has appeared in Shrek, the Musical, The Mill on the Floss, Tracers and the adapted one act play. Rallying from personal experience, Regan hopes to be an advocate for those with invisible injuries.

Tracy Timm

Being OPEN Can Change Everything

Tracy Timm is an engaging speaker, writer, podcaster, business consultant, and career coach with a passion for people and stories. She leverages her Yale psychology degree, Wall Street work experience, world travels, and countless mistakes to help people do what they were created for, now.