Theme: Rejuvenation

TEDxAuburnMiddleSchool aims to explore the theme of "change" in light of Mahatma Gandhi's profound urging to "Be the change you wish to see in the world." Our event will focus on the power of rejuvenation within ourselves and our community. Fittingly, we will hold the event at Worcester's historic Hanover Theatre. The Hanover Theatre has served as a cultural hub in our community for over 110 years and recently underwent a thirty-one-million dollar restoration.

10 Swanson Road
Auburn, Massachusetts, 01501
United States

Chris Chabot

Chris Chabot is a local athlete and innovator. Chabot's flagship invention, the Heli Mount, allows skateboarders and snowboarders to "enjoy every angle of their lives" using a GoPro device.

Cory Weissman

Cory Weissman scored over 1,000 points during his high school basketball career and went on to enter Gettysburg College as a top freshman recruit. Shortly there after, Weissman suffered a brain hemorrhage that left him paralyzed on his left side. For three years, he worked tirelessly toward rehabilitation so that he might score one sole point in his college basketball career. Weissman's incredible story was recently featured on ESPN in a film titled, "1,000 to 1."

Damian Evangelous

Damian Evangelous is the chef at "Worcester's Best Restaurant," The Armsby Abbey. Evangelous is a huge supporter of the "farm to table" movement and prides himself on sourcing local ingredients to create mindful cuisine.

Dan Candell

Dan Candell is a world class hypnotist who has worked with Olympic medalists and celebrities to maximize their performance abilities.

Erika Bushe

Erika Bushe is a seventh grade teacher at Auburn Middle School. Ms. Bushe never fails to remind her students that, "The book was better!" She finds great potential in the impact of Young Adult literature on the adolescent experience.

Jason Levinthal

Jason Levinthal is the founder of J Skis. As a pioneer in the modern ski industry, Levinthal has instituted unique marketing and design practices within his field. In addition, Levinthal took home the bronze medal in The Winter X Games' first-ever skiing event in 1998.

Jeff Oliver

Jeff Oliver is a former offensive lineman for the New York Jets; in addition, he has served as the head strength and conditioning coach at the College of the Holy Cross for the last 19 years. Oliver is dedicated to empowering "the everyday athlete" through the development of his training program, "Jacked on the Hill."

Jennifer LeBlanc

Jen is an eighth grade student at Auburn Middle School. She hopes to someday become a teacher.

Jose Rivera

Jose Antonio Rivera is a former World Boxing Association welterweight and world super welterweight champion. He began boxing at the Worcester Boys and Girls Club when he was 16 years old.

Maddison Poshkus

Maddie is an eighth grade student at Auburn Middle School and the originator of the hashtag, #StigmaStopper.