Role Models.…Students need role models.  Role models they can identify with.  They need examples of young people doing extraordinary things – and being ordinary people along the way!  They need mentors to support and encourage.

I recently came across TedXTeen.  Here’s a collection of really interesting young people.  It is worth exploring the links from TedXTeen. I’m sure it will prove interesting.  Here’s the link.  Navigate yourself to the talks by participants!  Here’s the link below:

TedXTeen Talks March 2013