Theme: iMPACT: iWonder, iVision, iCreate

What is TEDxKids@ElCajon?
TEDxKids@ElCajon is a licensed, independently organized TED event presented by Cajon Valley Union School District. TEDxKids@ElCajon is a Kid focused conference for youth and families geared toward inspiring interaction and innovation. Speaker topics will be diverse from Art to Technology to Community Change to help our El Cajon Community grow. Eye-opening talks and captivating entertainment will be integrated with short activity workshop experiences for a complete day of transformative activities.

Our Event
TEDxKids@ElCajon is a full day event with four distinct zones.

Zone 1 - Theater with TED talks by K-8 student speakers, a sprinkling of entertainment and adult speakers presented in three sessions throughout the day.

Zone 2 - The Interact Lounge is an upbeat area for additional overflow seating and open activities for smaller children.

Zone 3 - Innovation Park will be a mini Maker Faire and demonstration area. Open 11am-1pm during a lunch break in the day from all other activities. We will have Food Trucks and local vendors onsite to purchase lunch and refreshments.

Zone 4 - Children’s Activity Workshops are thirty minute sessions from 2:30pm-4:15pm presented by exhibitors providing hands-on innovative activities.

1495 Greenfield Drive
El Cajon, California, 92021
United States

Rios Elementary School Students

Students representing Rios Elementary School Cajon Valley Union School District.

Adam Areigat

Grade 5, Fuerte Elementary School Cajon Valley Union School District

Adilynn Wood

Grade 4, Vista Grande Elementary School Cajon Valley Union School District

Aidan J. Fay

A junior at Francis Parker School, 17-year-old Aidan J. Fay is a lifelong inventor and aspiring engineer. His “VR SimPit” cyber-physical cockpit system has been featured on Discovery Channel’s Daily Planet, Ruptly.tv, Popular Mechanics, VICE Motherboard, MakeZine and the San Diego Union-Tribune. In addition, he was named a “Leading Innovator” as part of Intel Presents America’s Greatest Makers in 2016. This summer, Aidan will work on virtual reality robotics at MIT’s renowned Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab at the invitation of MacArthur Fellow Dr. Daniela Rus. Aidan hopes to make significant contributions in the field of virtual reality and mechanical engineering in the coming years. When not building or doing schoolwork, you’ll find Aidan behind his drum kit or strapped to an electric guitar.

Alia Eddington

Grade 5, Johnson Elementary School Cajon Valley Union School District

Amira Matti

Armani Maroki

Student

Grade 4, Vista Grande Elementary School Cajon Valley Union School District

Brynjar Karl

My name is Brynjar Karl and today I’m known as the LEGO boy. I earned this nickname because I made a decision to build a 6,33 meter long replica of the TITANIC out of 56 thousand LEGO bricks, when I was ten.

Cajon Valley Union School District

The Cajon Valley Advantage is a key component to making our community a great place to live, play, work, and raise a family. The Cajon Valley Union School District recognizes each student enters our schools with his or her own unique strengths, interest, and values. Our schools offer students personalized programs and opportunities to further develop their strengths and interests into concrete, goals, ideas, and eventually careers that will impact the world.

Ella Humphrey

Grade 4, Blossom Valley Elementary School

Fadi Jabraeel

Grade 3, Meridian Elementary School Cajon Valley Union School District

Haley Roa

Student

Grade 3, Avocado Elementary School Cajon Valley Union School District.

Huda Hamza

Grade 6, Cajon Valley Middle School Cajon Valley School District

Ireland Carter

.Grade 6, Hillsdale Middle School Cajon Valley Union School District.

Jamelene Devera

Student

Jason Kyte

WD Hall Elementary School Cajon Valley Union School District

Kara Knight

Grade 8, Greenfield Middle School Cajon Valley Union School District

Lena Latef

Grade 5, Anza Elementary School Cajon Valley Union School District

Maya Juwaideh

Grade 4, Rancho San Diego Elementary School Cajon Valley Union School District

Morgan Todd

Student

Grade 8, Hillsdale Middle School Cajon Valley Union School District

Mudasir Fnu

Student

Grade 5, Lexington Elementary School Cajon Valley Union School District

Nara Duffie

Nara has presented Medusa’s Guide to Novel Writing for both the Los Angeles and Fullerton School Districts, and was the keynote speaker at Fullerton’s year-end writer celebration. Pam Chow, Project Liaison for the Fullerton’s Superintendent’s Office, wrote about the event, "The students were inspired that someone their age was able to accomplish so much. By communicating with the students as a peer, she really motivated them, not only to keep writing, but to never give up on anything they want to accomplish.” Nara has recently completed The Three Worlds, the exciting sequel to The Monster Realm, which will debut at the L.A. Times Book Festival in 2016.

Olivia Lizaraga

Student

Grade 2, Flying Hills Elementary School Cajon Valley Union School District.

Rylei NameHere

Student

Tae-Ho Ahn

Tae-Ho Ahn, 13, is an accomplished actor, aspiring food critic, chef and martial artist from Chula Vista, California! Tae Ho was a top 12 finalist this season on Masterchef Junior, the top rated food show on Fox. He is currently a regular food critic and host of his own segment on the CW/ San Diego 6 morning show. Tae Ho is also a 1st degree Tae Kwon Do Black Belt, and is a former California State Tae Kwon Do Champion.