In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain rules and regulations).

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421 W. State Street
Columbus, Ohio, 43210
United States

Michelle Schroeder Lowery

Teacher and Artist

Michelle Schroeder-Lowrey is an artist educator specializing in music, movement and drama at Columbus Academy. Michelle is a CAPP certified Positive Psychology Practitioner and recently completed certification as a Resiliency Trainer. Her love of learning has taken her as far as Australia and as close as downtown Columbus. Michelle is passionate about educating people about the benefits of living life with purpose using the principles of PERMA-V. She is a proud wife and mother and a founding member of Available Light Theatre and holds a BA in Theatre from The Ohio State University.

Thomas Savage

Health Educator

Thomas Savage is an education professional who boasts a decade of experience with middle grades students (5th – 8th grade), in the general and special education settings. Thomas is currently a member of the Community Wellness team at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, in the role of School Health Liaison. In this role, Thomas manages partnerships within the Columbus City Schools District to provide preventative, school-based primary care, outreach, and wellness education to low-income communities throughout Central Ohio.