Cherokee Bend hosts first TEDx event in state

Cherokee Bend Elementary was the first school in the state of Alabama licensed to produce a TEDxYouth Event., which took place recently.

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share and to spark deep discussion within a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where “x” signifies an independently organized TED event. 

Inspired by the experience of TEDxBirmingham 2014, CBS school Counselor Laura Witcher and Enrichment Teacher Meagan Saia teamed up to offer students the opportunity to participate in a TEDxYouth event with the theme “Value Myself and Others,” the third Cherokee Bend school rule. Their goal was for the events to inspire others to think or act differently about topics such as animal and environmental conservation, fear, the myth of perfection, great teachers, the scientific method, big things kids can do, and to simply share some entertainment. 

Because the event was limited to 100 ticketed applicants, students at Cherokee Bend who were not able to be in the auditorium during the event will participate in their classrooms through a live-stream.