TEDxDwightSchool is a nonprofit, student-organized event dedicated to the promotion of ideas that are worth spreading among the Dwight community and beyond. As a TEDxYouth event, TEDxDwightSchool hopes that this dialogue to change opinions, attitudes, lives, and ultimately, the society as a whole. Our theme this year is "What's Next?". Our speakers will explore the future in such areas as the performing arts, education, entrepreneurship, and finance, offering their unique insights into, quite literally, a "Brave New World".
Speakers
Speakers may not be confirmed. Check event website for more information.
Charlotte Kabelac
Inventor, Dwight Class of 2020
Charlotte Kabelac came to Dwight this year from her hometown of Wiesbaden, Germany, she brought along a strong desire to innovate and a passion for sustainability. She introduced ReCoff, a shampoo, soap, and body lotion product line currently in design using recycled coffee grounds at Spark Tank. Charlotte began working on ReCoff last year by conducting research for the idea and mapping out the kind of company she wanted to build with one overarching mission: to be entirely green. That entails using 100% organic ingredients and recycled packaging.Jordan Sotomayor
Student financial analyst, Dwight Class of 2021
I am a 10th grade, full time student at the Dwight School, currently working on a short video and a presentation on the Future Of Capitalism. The Future Of Capitalism is a thought provoking presentation and short video on the challenges and changes capitalism will face in the wake of environmental disruptions, specifically rising sea levels. As a concerned student and citizen of this great country, I find it imperative that my generation begin to re-think new foundational pillars of capitalism to sustain future generations beyond now.Stephane Hatgis-Kessell
Inventor, Dwight Class of 2020
Stephane Hatgis-Kessell, aged 17, has always had a passion for science and engineering from his early years. Since 2013, he has dedicated hours upon hours to designing and programming the Hephaestus Hand, named after the Greek god of smithing and sculpting. Together with the team at Spark Tank and professionals from Columbia University, he has refined the patent pending design and the code of the Hephaestus Hand, and continues to work diligently, striving to provide the disadvantaged with comfortable futures. Stephane also has a passion for coding, working on projects mainly within the field of computer vision. His work has ranged from dermatology to text extraction for marketing purposes. Stephane aspires to join the field of computer vision research in the futureStephen Spahn
Chancellor of Dwight School
Chancellor Spahn has been at Dwight since 1967, igniting the spark of genius in every child, mentoring generations of students, and educating them to become innovative global leaders. In recognition of his outstanding commitment to youth and leadership in the field of education, Chancellor Spahn received the prestigious Louis Hine Award for Distinguished Service in 2011. In addition, he and Dwight received a 2013 Blackboard Award with a Special Citation for Community and Citizenship, in recognition of the innovative East Harlem community partnership Chancellor Spahn forged with the 1199 Housing Corporation to create the Dwight School Athletic Center.Terry Christgau
Director of Upper School productions and the Master Theatre Program
Terry Christgau is an actor, theatre director, acting coach, and teacher in NYC. He has combined his professional theatre career with his role as Director of Upper School Theatre at a private international school in NY since 1997, which encompasses teaching the International Baccalaureate program and directing two major productions with his students on Off-Broadway stages each year.Organizing team
