St. Paul senior’s talk selected for TED-Ed channel

St. Paul Catholic High School senior Brianna Wood's talk has been chosen for publication on the TED-Ed student channel. | SPCHS photo

A St. Paul Catholic High School senior has had her presentation selected by the TED-Ed for publication on its international student channel.

Brianna Wood’s talk, “How I Learned to Lead by Creating My Definition of Leadership,” was chosen from over 500 submissions from over 130 countries, according to the press release from the school.

Fewer than 100 were selected for publication in “Great Ideas Quest of 2023.” A broadcast of her presentation can be found at the TED-Ed Student Talks YouTube channel by clicking here.

Wood began working on the talk her junior year with St. Paul math teacher Mary Clarke and a TED-Ed team adviser.

The TED-Ed Student Talks program aims to support students in identifying, developing, and sharing their ideas with the international community. Through the TED-Ed program, students develop 21st-century skills and are better prepared to advocate for issues important to them now and in the future.


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