Past TEDx event

TEDxISASSandiaPrepSchool

Spark!

Took placeNovember 16, 20131:00 AM - 8:00 AM (GMT-7)
LocationAlbuquerque, New Mexico, United States
FormatYouth
This event brings together students from schools in New Mexico to talk about issues important to them. Our event is in its fourth year, and includes students from Albuquerque Academy, Bosque School, and Sandia Preparatory School. Presentations run the gamut between ideas for supporting sustainable agriculture to starting a business, to issues of culture and civil rights in the world. This year, we will have Spanish language presentations and enjoy the insights of high school students in Albuquerque.

Speakers

Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.

  • Carina Kill

    Student

    Carina Kill, Sandia Prep School, Short Story by Carina Kill

  • Isaac Alderate

    Student

    Issac Alderate, Sandia Prep School, Arizona’s SB1070

  • Matt Stanasolovich

    Student

    Matt Stanasolovich, Sandia Preparatory School, A Personal Philosophy on Filmmaking

  • Michael Adrian Chavez

    Student

    Michael Adrian Chavez is a senior at Albuquerque Academy. He is a youth advocate for cultural diversity and an international speech and debate champion. He spent his junior year of high school at as an exchange student in Beijing, China, where he learned to play a traditional Chinese instrument called the Erhu. Fluent in both Mandarin Chinese and conversational Spanish, Michael enjoys singing and playing the violin in local mariachi groups, as well as singing baritone in classical and a cappella choirs at his high school. In his spare time, he enjoys volunteering with various institutions, such as Albuquerque’s LGBTQ community and Title I public schools, including Eugene Field Elementary.

  • Sally Midani

    Student

    Sally Midani, Albuquerque Academy, The Strife of Syria

  • Sam Albert

    Student

    Sam Albert, Sandia Prep School, El Programa Bracero

  • Sebi Ward

    Student

    Sebi Ward, Sandia Preparatory School, Slam Poetry

  • Shelby Rashap

    Student

    Taylor Chavez and Shelby Rashap, The Bosque School, Teen ABQ StartUp

  • Stephanie Lewis

    Student

    Stephanie Lewis, Sandia Prep School, Loma Dee Cervantes

  • Taylor Chavez

    Student

    Taylor Chavez and Shelby Rashap, The Bosque School, Teen ABQ StartUp

  • Tea Praxedis Salazar

    Student MC

    Tea Praxedis Salazar, 15 years old, is a sophomore attending the Albuquerque Academy. She has been Class Officer for three years and is a member of the Academy Community Service Club and Half The Sky Women’s Youth Group. She also enjoys sports and plays volleyball, basketball, and tennis. Tea plans to pursue a career as an attorney protecting the civil rights of the members of her community.

Organizing team