Youth@RandallMiddleSchool
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Theme: TEDxYouth@RandallMiddleSchool NO LIMITS

This event occurred on
March 10, 2022
Lithia, Florida
United States

Our featured program will consist of 24 speakers that include 6-8th grade students and inspiring professionals from all walks-of-life. The goal is to EXCITE. EMPOWER. and IGNITE. our future. There are NO LIMITS to what they can and will do! Please join us for TEDxYouth@RandallMiddleSchool as we SOAR to EXCELLENCE! GO HAWKS!

Randall Middle School
16510 Fishhawk Blvd
Media Center
Lithia, Florida, 33547-3820
United States
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Speakers

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Aaliyah Surujmohan

8th grade student at Randall Middle School

Adam Dipert

Teach Circus. Learn Math
I AM EXPLORING THE FUTURE OF MOVEMENT IN SPACE.

Claire Mawhiney

22 Days of Serving Others
Principal of Randall Middle School

Erica Riggins

A Lesson From Spiderman
A Texas native, Erica graduated as a mechanical engineer from the University of Texas. She returned to school to study communications and television journalism. Erica began her career as a journalist in Sherman, Texas as a weekend anchor and reporter at KXII-TV. Erica moved to the Tampa Bay area to serve as a morning anchor for Spectrum Bay News 9. Erica won an Emmy award for Outstanding Live Report for her story on students protesting the Iraq war. She also won the prestigious national Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Documentary in regards to a series of reports focusing on the growing and disturbing trends of child abuse. Other awards and honors includes: the Pinellas County Urban League’s President’s Award, the Outstanding Community Service Award from the Teamster’s National Black Caucus, and Outstanding Service in the Field of Communications from the national sorority of Phi Delta Kappa and the community service award named in her honor from Men in the Making.

George Bartuska

No Matter What Accomplishments You Make, Somebody Helps You
Consultant to business development, State of Florida operations management, sales training. Technical consulting in the areas of water resources, bridge inspection, mechanical vibration and acoustics, test and measurement, environmental protection planning, airport noise and radar, and predictive maintenance..

Isabella Mota

8th Grade Student at Randall Middle School

Jazmine Clarke

No Limits: Defining Success On Your Own Terms
Educational consultant, Staff Developer, Motivational Speaker, Trainer, Mentor, Workshop Presenter, Retreat Planner, Event Host

Julie Illari

All Good Things Come To Those Who Wait With Perseverance
Effective results-oriented leader in the fields of education, human service, training and facilitation. Highly successful in district and building level performance management, Social Justice Champion, District Level Coordinator, Subject matter expert in behavior management and inclusion. Superior skills in curriculum and professional development, data collection and student achievement. Trained in Cognitive Coaching, Adaptive Schools, LEAP and supporting diverse populations. Proven track record in driving positive outcomes for all community stakeholders. Experienced corporate trainer, technical writer, regional customer service/quality control manager and adult program instructor. Subject matter expert on trauma informed practices, case management and engaging students, families and communities.

Kaplan Mobray

The 10K's of Personal Branding
These are just a few of the words that describe Kaplan Mobray. Whether he’s speaking to an audience of 5,000, teaching a workshop, offering customized one-on-one consulting, or helping executives develop strategies, he brings definitive insights and inspires people to action. Transforming personal and professional lives with innovative, insightful presentations on personal branding and leadership development. A former Deloitte executive, Kaplan has worked with NFL players and shared his message at the Super Bowl. He’s available for one-on-one coaching sessions and executive coaching, and his virtual, interactive Kaplan Mobray Leadership Institute offers groundbreaking access to innovative leadership development and personal branding courses for individuals and corporations.

Kevin J. DeBruin

Launch Yourself
Kevin shares his passion for science in a fun & easy way. Everyone can understand Kevin's teachings. All the while he showcases an active & healthy lifestyle, grit & determination and serves as a role model for kids of all ages. Kevin is not your stereotypical socially awkward nerd. He showcases his fun, goofy, smart, healthy, athletic, and charismatic attitude to educate and inspire others about space and science. Kevin's mission is to educate and inspire as many people as possible to the wonders of space exploration and its importance to us here on Earth. Kevin worked at NASA JPL in Pasadena, CA until he fell in love with science communication. Kevin decided to leave NASA to dedicate himself to educating and inspiring others in science. He travels to South Korea each summer to teach space camp and around the world teaching kids space science. Kevin is also known as the ‘Fit Rocket Scientist’ for he is an American Ninja Warrior, certified personal trainer, and former bodybuilder.

Lori Beth Bradner

100% STAR Stuff
Dr. Bradner has a very diverse background that includes professional performing arts, sales/business, and research science. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Zoology and Genetics from Michigan State University. A master’s degree in Educational Administration from Purdue University. A Doctorate in Education in Educational Leadership-Superintendent from National-Louis University. Dr. Bradner has been the recipient of several awards: 2010 Work Force Academies Academic Teacher of the Year, 2010 Kathleen High School Teacher of the Year, 2011 Ray Lien Aerospace Award, 2011 Air Force Association Florida State Teacher of the Year, 2012 Air Force Association Florida State Teacher of the Year, 2012 Air Force Association NATIONAL Teacher of the year, 2013 NASA Excellence In Teaching, Randall Middle School’s 2017-2018 Teacher of Year and Semi-Finalist for HCPS, Randall Middle School’s 2021-2022 Ida S. Baker Excellence in Education Diversity Teacher of the Year.

Maria DeVivo

Igniting Your Spark, Fueling Your Passion
MARIA WRITES DARK FANTASY AND HORROR FOR ADULTS AND YOUNG ADULTS. WHEN NOT WRITING, SHE TEACHES LANGUAGE ARTS AND JOURNALISM TO MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN FLORIDA. A LOVER OF ALL THINGS DARK AND DEMENTED, SHE TAKES PLEASURE IN WARPING THE COMFORT FACTOR IN HER READERS’ MINDS.

Molly Fortune

Staying Grounded As You Lift Off
Molly Fortune is currently the Executive Director at the Newberry Opera House in Newberry, South Carolina. She has held this position since September 2015 and is known in the industry as a leader of a world-renowned performing arts center. Prior to her work in Newberry, she held the position of Director of Restoration and Operations at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, a multi-purpose performing arts venue hosting more than 780,000 patrons per year. Prior to that position, Molly was employed by the Department of Defense as a Cultural Resource Specialist in Historic Preservation and Programming for two military installations in the Southeast. Molly received her BFA in Interior Design from Converse College. She received an MFA in Historic Preservation Summa Cum Laude with Distinction from the Savannah College of Art and Design.

William Forchion

Loving Into It
William Forchion: Director, Producer, Poet, Clown, Acrobat, Stuntman, Father, Friend, Minister, Coach, Writer, Storyteller and Teacher, all in one package. William is fueled by his desire to inspire, educate, entertain and innovate. William Forchion creates art that connects audiences, to promote emotional, spiritual, and mental growth. William is the author of “Billosophy: meditations on God, movement and miracles”, “Sacred & Sacrosanct: a collection of poems” and “#ApoemAday” one year of poems. William hosts and produces the “Billosophy101 podcast and the Billosophy101 vlog on the Billosophy101 YouTube channel. William grew up in Hammonton, NJ where life on a farm nurtured his creative imagination. In 2017 William was selected to be a U.S. State Department cultural exchange Ambassador for the Arts making two trips to Turkmenistan. William is the proud father of 3 beautiful humans and has called Brattleboro, VT home since 1998.

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