Kids@ElCajon
x = independently organized TED event

Theme: Power Up

This event occurred on
June 3, 2017
El Cajon, California
United States

Cajon Valley Union School District will host TEDxKids@ElCajon on June 3, 2017, from 9am to 4pm at Greenfield Middle School. Themed “PowerUp,” this year’s event will showcase student speakers from various backgrounds exploring current and relevant topics affecting El Cajon’s young people and their power to change the World. Talks will range from working through ADHD, Ending Sexual Harassment, Saving Sea Turtles, and Life as a Hijabi. Small group activities and workshops will be held in the LiveStream Lounge. Performances and exhibitions will share in the fair like park outside. The event is open to the public and tickets are available at https://tedxkidselcajon.eventbrite.com.

1495 Greenfield Drive
El Cajon, California, 92021
United States
Event type:
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Speakers

Speakers may not be confirmed. Check event website for more information.

Coral Boggs, Layla Phillips & Charlie Tatman

5th grade students
Students from Blossom Valley Elementary School part of the Cajon Valley Union School District in El Cajon, California.

Aaron Rhodes

6th grade student
Student at Greenfield Middle School part of the Cajon Valley Union School District in El Cajon, California.

Ahmed Ibrahim, Rory Gassaway & Hayzel Coury from Rios Elementary

5th grade students
Trio of students from Rios Elementary Computer Science School part of Cajon Valley Union School District.

AJ Harris

Grade 5 - Naranca Elementary School
“We challenge you to look past the bad and see the good in people.”

Alyssa Ottersbach

Grade 5 - Vista Grande Elementary School
“What makes you different, makes you special.”

Aneeta Dawood

Student
"If you do something nice for someone, the world will pay you back."

Banaowsha Mikhael

Grade 5 - Magnolia Elementary School
5th grade Iraqi refugee from Magnolia Elementary School.

Bella Lawson

1st grade student
1st grade student from Bostonia Language Academy part of the Cajon Valley Union School District in El Cajon California.

Cameron Allen

4th grade student
Student at Avocado Elementary School, part of the Cajon Valley Union School District in El Cajon California.

Chelsea Sanchez

7th grade student
Student at Los Coches Creek Middle School part of the Cajon Valley Union School District in El Cajon, California.

Dahlia Blake

student
"If you do something nice for someone, the world will pay you back."

Ephram Tooma

4th grade student
Student at Bostonia Language Academy part of Cajon Valley Union School District in El Cajon, California.

Isabella Durrett

5th grade student
5th grade student at W.D> Hall Elementary School part of the Cajon Valley Union School District in El Cajon, CA.

Isabella Villegas

student
Avocado Elementary 4th grade

Izela Creutzburg

4th grade student
Student at Avocado Elementary School part of the Cajon Valley Union School District in El Cajon, California.

Jayden Garmo

5th grade student
5th grade student at Vista Grande Elementary School part of Cajon Valley Union School District in El Cajon, California.

Jordan Daniels

5th grade student

Jose Sabedra

Grade 1 - Flying Hills Elementary
“Don’t forget all the great qualities that make you STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD!!”

Joshtyn Huratdo

5th grade student
Attends Johnson Elementary School part of the Cajon Valley Union School District in El Cajon California.

Kai Treltas

8th grade student
Student at Hillsdale Middle School part of the Cajon Valley Union School District in El Cajon, California.

Kaylie Peckham

Student
"If you really find a book you love, it will be like you are transported to a whole other world" 5th Grade Student from Rancho San Diego Elementary

Kevin LaChapelle

Author, Professor, Powermentor
Kevin LaChapelle

Marcus Rodriguez Reyes

student
“Just let your hair grow, cut it, and give it to make wigs to help others.”

Marlena Aziz

student
"We would like to expand our club to other schools in our district, so that everyone feels like We Care about the!" Emerald Middle School, grade 5

Masar Shakir

7th grade student
Student at Cajon Valley Middle School part of the Cajon Valley Union School District in El Cajon, California

Megan Coffey

1st grade student
Student at Rancho San Diego Elementary School part of the Cajon Valley Union School District in El Cajon, California.

Melody Wilson

5th grade student
Student at Crest Elementary School part of Cajon Valley Union School District in El Cajon, California.

Nate Henderson

Grade 5 - Naranca Elementary School
“We challenge you to look past the bad and see the good in people.”

Noah Callaway

Student
Madison Elementary grade 5

Paz Parel-Sewell

Grade 4 - Fuerte Elementary School
4th grade boy from Fuerte Elementary School who appreciates the fact that his bigger brother makes his lunch everyday.

Preston Garmo

5th grade student
5th grade student at Vista Grande Elementary School part of the Cajon Valley Union School District in El Cajon, California.

Rashid Abdulhafedh

5th grade student
5th grade student at Jamacha Elementary part of the Cajon Valley Union School District in El Cajon, California.

Reagan Falter

5th grade student
5th grade student at Blossom Valley Elementary School part of the Cajon Valley Union School District in El Cajon California.

Reese Falter

5th grade student
5th grade student at Blossom Valley Elementary School in Cajon Valley Union School District.

Revana Razoqi

Student
"We would like to expand our club to other schools in our district, so that everyone feels like We Care about the!" Emerald Middle School grade 7

Ruqiya Althalmi

Grade 5 - Chase Elementary School
“Do what you believe in, and never give up fighting for your rights.”

Tajianna Avant Roberts

5th grade student
Student at Anza Elementary School part of the Cajon Valley Union School District in El Cajon, California.

Talia Kroeger

4th grade student
Student at W.D. Hall Elementary School part of the Cajon Valley Union School District in El Cajon, California.

Tina Kassabian

7th grade student
Student at Emerald Middle School part of the Cajon Valley School District in El Cajon, California.

Tonya Lee's Class

Grade 3 - Meridian Elementary School
“Hope is where we are because of who we are.” Speakers: Arlin Shamo Anerea Toshee Mary Ballo Isabel Castagnola Angelina Estifan Evan Newcomb Jaylen Elmore Alicia Pinto Lynell Yako

Tyler Lemieux

5th grade student
Student at Rancho San Diego Elementary School part of the Cajon Valley Union School District in El Cajon, California.

Zahra Mjahed

4th grade student
Student at Fuerte Elementary School part of the Cajon Valley Union School District in El Cajon, California.

Organizing team

Elizabeth
Loether

El Cajon, CA, United States
Organizer

Tamara
Otero

Co-organizer
  • Bethany Schwappach
    Production
  • David Miyashiro
    Marketing/Communications
  • Howard shen
    Production
  • Jenn Petraglia
    Production
  • Kathy Gligo
    Production