Theme: On Second Thought

On Second Thought is what we say when we consider things more than once. That's why at this TEDxYouth@SUISGubei event we have decided to revise many of the things that we see as normal in our society. From the choice of historical topics taught in the classroom, to reimagining higher education in the 21st century, to questioning our approach towards love and many other things, we have lined up 8 different talks from guests and members of the Shanghai United International School community. We hope to see you there on Monday, April 17th, from 17:00-20:00.

Shanghai United International School
上海市闵行区红松东路248号，上海市协和双语高级中学古北校区
Shanghai United International School Gubei Campus, No.248 Hong Song Road(E), Shanghai
Shanghai, Shanghai, 201100
China

Bernard Wun

Art Teacher

Bernard Wun is a Toronto native who spent his younger years learning about life in Greek Town. Having grown up in one of the world's most multicultural cities and lived and worked overseas for the better part of the last five years, he has had the privilege of interacting with people from all walks of life fortifying his belief in the necessity of diversity and the value of living your own truth.

Diamantis Koukouvinos

Medical Doctor

My name is Diamantis Koukouvinos, born in Sweden into a multicultural family. My father is from Greece and mother from Poland. Played professional basketball for 7 years before studying Naprapathy. After graduating I decided to move to China with my fiancé to study Traditional Chinese medicine. After almost a decade of studies I now see how important the wisdom of this ancient medicine is in this modern society.

Eoin Brown

Minerva Schools at KGI, China Regional Manager

Eoin Brown is leading Minerva's student outreach and partnerships in China. Originally from the USA, Eoin received a B.S. in Human and Organizational Development from Vanderbilt's Peabody School of Education and worked at the Vanderbilt Global Education Office. In 2012, Eoin co-founded NYCareerElite, providing international students internship experiences in New York City. NYCareerElite received investment from SOS Venture's Chinaccelerator Program in 2014. In 2015 Eoin helped online test preparation company Tutami Learning launch in China. Eoin is also a volunteer leader for the World Economic Forum’s Shanghai Global Shapers.

Joanne Goran

IT Teacher

Joanne Goran, mother of 4 children. She is a graduate from the University of London with a BSc honours degree in computing and design for the world wide web, PGCE postgraduate Certificate in Education in ICT St Mary's University College, London. Oracle instructor SQL, PL/SQL and Java Fundamental. Loves languages and is fluent in English, Kurdish, Greek and arabic. She also has a great interest in reading, running and cycling.

Katie Ly

Youth Group Organizer

Katherine Bliss Ly studied Political Theory at PHC and later earned an MA in Bioethics from NYU. During her time in New York City, Katherine worked as an Adjunct Professor atThe King’s College where she coached a nationally competitive BritishParliamentary debate team. She is married to her best friend, the most remarkable man she has ever met; they have two wonderful little girls. In between changing diapers and discussing the meaning of life with her toddler, Katherine enjoys rock climbing, playing Scrabble, and volunteering with a youth group for the international youth of Shanghai.

Kenny Ly

Youth Group Organizer

Kenny Ly first moved to Shanghai in 2002 as a high school student. After graduating, Kenny Ly spent a year doing non-profit work in Oregon, Tanzania, and Uganda. He then earned his degree in government from PHC where he met Katherine (and fell hopelessly in love). Four years later, he finally convinced her to marry him, and today they run a youth group caring for the international youth of Shanghai. He is passionate about the pursuit of truth, rock climbing, resisting social media fads, and being in denial about his coffee addiction.

Richard Riches

History Teacher

My name is Richard Riches and I have been teacher of theHumanities subjects since starting my PGCE back in 1999. During that time, Ihave worked in numerous schools and countries around the world and have taughtHistory, Geography and Sociology to students at KS3, IGCSE (and GCSE) A Leveland most recently, for the IB. Whilst being a teacher on the international circuit has brought me into contact with peoples and cultures that are incredibly different to those that I experienced growing up in west London, one of the glorious aspects of being a secondary teacher abroad is how schools, students and even parents are the same as those back in the UK. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time working in China and after nearly ten years of living in Shanghai, I feel very strongly that this gargantuan city of ours is very much my home.

Sean Xiao

Student and Entrepreneur

President of Student Union, World Foreign Language Academy Student host for six years Hosted 36 events, including 12th Annual Shanghai Edu. Expo, 32th SASTIC (Shanghai Adolescents Science& Technology Innovation Contest) opening and closing ceremony, school graduation Ceremonies, New Year's concert Invited as guest speaker in Shanghai People's Broadcast, Teatime（小荷的下午茶） Saxophone street performer, chair of saxophone in a student symphony band. Love bodybuilding！