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).

TEDxBeretonMontessoriSchool
Plot 270 Liberation Stadium Road, GRA Phase IV, Rumumasi, Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt, Rivers, 234
Nigeria

Charis Ijeoma Ezeike

Student-Paediatrician

Charis is a charismatic and an intelligent personality with a flare for reading, voluntary service and public speaking. She is an avid reader has received many laurels as a child motivational speaker. Charis is passionate about making positive impact in her immediate environment - a passion that has led her to always volunteer for selfless work towards alleviating the sufferings of the less privileged in her little ways. She champions the yearly donation of used clothings and shoes to orphanages at xmas and was one of the student teachers that volunteered and delivered excellent to a state school, Elekihia as part of efforts to meet the teaching needs of the school which earned her a recognition award from the Duke of Edinburgh. She is the first among five siblings. She is a compassionate Christian and intends to study medicine and surgery with a desire to specialize in pediatrics. She loves to read biographies, watch good movies and plays table tennis and badminton as a pass time.

Daniel Jerry Onwuegbuchi

Educator

Daniel Jerry is a christian, the CEO of Divine Brand Consults, a teacher, trainer, digital marketer, animator, a coach to hundreds of individuals both online and offline and a lover of youths. He is a graduate of Petrochemical Science, from Tai Solarin University of Education. He is a certified and professional teacher and duly registered with Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Partner Schools Global Network (PSGN) and has participated in both online and offline programs with The British Council. His down to earth approach to teaching has made him to train weekly and inspire individuals to acquire digital skills such as Animations (3D, 2D and whiteboard), Ebook design, Graphics design, Personal growth, digital marketing, video marketing etc and all these can be done using your smart phone. He is also the founder of Divine Brand Empire, a cosmetological company.

Dr. Chioma Blaise Chikere

Environmental Microbiologist/Senior Lecturer, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science. University of Port Harcourt

Dr. Chioma's specialization is Molecular Environmental/Petroleum Microbiology. She received Third World Organization for Women in Science (TWOWS) now OWSD Postgraduate Fellowship in 2005 for split-site Ph. D. Programme at Universities of Port Harcourt, Nigeria and Pretoria, South Africa respectively. She has published widely with over 55 journal articles and more than 50 conference papers. Her Ph.D. Thesis titled ‘Bacterial Diversity and Community Dynamics during the Bioremediation of Crude Oil- Polluted soil’ was selected in 2013 by National Universities Commission (NUC) as the BEST DOCTORAL THESIS IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES for 2010. Dr. Chikere is an astute researcher and mentor She equally has competencies in public engagement and science communication to non-peers in science diplomacy, advocacy and mentorship of young career scientists especially for the retention of girls and women in STEMM subjects.

Emmanuel Ephraim

Science Educator

A meticulous, committed and a seasoned 21st century educator with modern teaching skills. I am a professional teacher which has over years learnt skills of motivating, providing support and emotional intelligence in coaching and mentoring. I make learning to be fun.

Enoh Ogbevire

Author, Media Personality , News Manager - Cool Fm,Wazobia Fm and Nigeria Info Fm stations, Port Harcourt

Enoh is a multiple award-winning Newscaster and Show host. She currently anchors the morning show on 92.3 Nigeria Info from 5-9am weekdays. An experienced broadcast journalist with over 14years experience, she also trains radio presenters at the Broadcasters Academy in Port Harcourt. Enoh fondly called Enigma by her fans has worked with media houses across Nigeria. Her primary focus is seeing that people get the right Education and install Good Governance. This resonates in her work on radio, offline and online platforms. Enoh enjoys questioning the status quo and disruptive conversations, she has spoken and sat as a panelist on issues that revolve around her area of focus. She has authored two books ‘AND THE MIC CAME ON’ and 'YOUR MONEY OR YOUR LIFE' Enoh holds a BA honors Philosophy degree from the University of Lagos. A Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism from the International Institute of Journalism, Abuja and has attended many trainings with various international organizations

Josiah Egbilika

Language Advocate

Josiah Chijindu Egbilika is a Nigerian. He holds a Master's degree in Linguistics and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics and Communication Studies. He is Goal oriented, solution driven, Language Therapist, Linguists, Media personnel, Public Speaker and a coach on Purpose Discovering and Fulfillment/ He is a member of International Human Rights Movement, he has undergone trainings in human rights issues, including Human Rights Approach to Disability with United Nations (UNITAR), Freedom of Expression with Amnesty International. He is a Human Rights Defender, an International Human Rights Movement Ambassador and a Gender Equality Advocate. He is the president of LanguageSense Initiative an organization that advocates for Indigenous Language Development, Language Acquisition, Learning and Documentation; and takes care of people with Language and Communication disorders. He has a radio program running on one of the leading radio stations in Nigeria (NigeriaInfo 92.3FM).

Peter Moffat

Creative Director

Peter Moffat is the author of the best seller "Light Don Come" & also the founder of Skills2Equip tribe, an online community of entrepreneurs where he shares daily to inspire & guide you to achieve success He delivers solutions to difficult & painful problems when he speaks, coaches, designs, builds, and writes. He has a broad range of experience cutting across different sectors, from government, entertainment, Web development, construction, Oil, and gas. His many interactions and dealing in different organizations have played a key role in helping him understand the general marketplace, & allowed his direct contact with the behavioral patterns in several environments. He is presently the Creative Director in Globat Mud School a global training center with multiple awards in the oil and gas sector.

Praise Ihunda

Student-Archetecture

Praise is a Year 10 student of Bereton Montessori School, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. He has special interest for Architectural Designs and Engineering. He enjoys playing with skewer, cardboard and glue during his leisure time. During the lockdown as a result of COVID19 pandemic, he used his creative ability to design various building plans, vehicles and motor parks. He aims to be an architects in the future.

Princess (Mrs) Elfrida Omole

Executive Director, Bere-Mont group.

She is ‘Value Builder’ committed to developing human capacity and ensuring people identify and fulfil their purpose in life. She holds a first degree in Banking and Finance with Second Class Upper honours from the University of Port Harcourt in 1997 and a master’s degree in Information Technology from Queen Mary, University of London in 2002. She joined Bere-Mont Group, a leading provider of educational and healthcare services in Nigeria, as an Executive Management staff in 2002. She was appointed an Executive Director of the company in January 2003. The Group comprises of : Bereton Montessori Early Years, Primary and Secondary School (Day School) and Charles Dale Memorial International School (Boarding Secondary School). She is also a member of the Stanford Seed Transformation Network upon completion of the 12 months Stanford Seed Transformation Program in December 2019. She loves coaching and mentoring young people, reading, and travelling. She is happily married.

Titilayo Eseimokumo

Educator- Information and Communication Techniques

Titilayo is an experienced educator with a demonstrated history of working in the education industry. Strong information technology professional with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) focused on COMPUTER/STATISTICS. She is the Convener of Young Girls Innovators INT"L and a volunteer mentor/Judge at Technovation.

Victoria Uduma

Elocutionist// Reviewer// Researcher// Voice-Over Artist// Writer

Victoria is a diction coach at Bereton Montessori School, Port Harcourt, Rivers State where she teaches and trains both pupils and teachers on improving voice and speech clarity, increasing vocal impact and developing presence and confidence as public speakers. Her experience in teaching has seen her serve as Head of Elocution at Rare Gem International School. Her abilities span across radio broadcasting, emceeing, commentating, hosting talk shows and functioning as a public speaking moderator and spelling bee pronouncer. Besides being a book reviewer at onlinebookclub.org, she is also a voice-over artist, freelance writer, editor and proofreader. Uduma graduated from the University of Benin with a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication and has invested in several other short courses in spheres like Management, Education and Copywriting. She has published several articles In her spare time, she enjoys reading fiction, researching, cycling, swimming and spending time with family.