Our event was called: "From Seed to Tree". This theme prioritized growth: like a seed forming into a tree, passions and interest often grow until they become something wonderful. We asked our speakers to connect their talks to this theme, emphasizing the notion of evolution and hoping to inspire the young students in our audience to follow their interests!

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François-Xavier Schmit

François-Xavier Schmit is the director of the french bookstore "Albertine" and is an active figure among the French community of New York . You may have already meet him by going to "Albertine" seeking for a novel for your french course, or buying a gift for a friend.

Julia Dupire

Julia Dupire is a 11th grade student of the Lycée Français de New York and a member of the TED-Ed Club.

Marceline Doucet

Marceline Doucet is a 12th grade student at the Lycée Français de New York and is a member of the LFNY TED-Ed Club.

Marrec Selous

Marrec Selous is a 11th grade student of the Lycée Français de New York and a TED-Ed club member. He is a regular of the TED stages. After having made his first talk last year on science fiction compared to reality, he was selected to give his talk at TEDYouth last November .

Nicolas Jaar

Nicolas Jaar is an American-chilean musician, who is also the founder of his own record label. He is known throughout the world for his electronic sound, using innovative techniques to create his music. He is a Lycée Français de New York alumni.

Susan Sherkow

Dr. Susan P. Sherkow is a practicing child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist trained at Tufts University School of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and the New York Psychoanalytic Institute. She is currently the Director of The Sherkow Center for Child Development and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Valérie Pierre-Louis

Valérie is a TED-Ed club member of the Lycée Français de New York. Valérie loves to learn… At least, she used to. As a 11th grade S BFA student (Scientific Baccalaureat Franco-American program) she can testify that the workload is not easy, and that she is not always excited to open up her agenda.

Victor Martin

Victor Martin is a 11th grade student of the Lycée Français de New York, and is passionate about music. Just a few weeks ago, he won the first prize of our school’s Talent show! He has been singing accompanied by his guitar for a very long time as a solo musician as well as part of a band.