TED Community
Ideas spread because of people. (And a little help from the Internet.) Meet members of TED's global online community.
Yutong Sun
Yuxin Sun

Yuxuan Sun
Singapore
Zipei Sun

Lazzat Sunaliyeva
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Leona Sunalp
Arda Sunar
Samsun/Kırıkkale, Turkey

Dilip BK Sunar
Sapporo, Japan
"My vision is to create human connection and foster growth"
Yiem Sunbhanich
Fatma Nur Sünbül

Marie Louise Sund
Oslo, Norway
Gender equality

Geetha Sundar
Tiruppur, India
I am passionate about education that goes beyond textbooks and examinations—education that prepares children not just to succeed academically, but to understand the world they live in and their role within it. For me, education has always been about nurturing thinking, compassionate, and responsible human beings who are equipped to face real-world challenges with confidence, ethics, and resilience.
Having spent over 28 years in education, working with learners across age groups and cultures, I have seen first hand that meaningful learning happens when students are encouraged to connect knowledge with life. I am deeply passionate about helping students see relevance in what they learn—why it matters, how it applies, and how it can be used to solve problems they encounter in society. When learning is contextual, purposeful, and reflective, students move from memorizing information to becoming thoughtful problem-solvers and active contributors.
I am equally passionate about empowering teachers, because I believe that inspired and supported educators are the foundation of any successful education system. Teachers shape not only academic understanding, but also attitudes, values, and self-belief. Throughout my journey—from the classroom to school leadership—I have worked closely with teachers to help them grow in confidence, clarity, and professional purpose. I strongly believe that when teachers feel trusted, valued, and equipped, they create classrooms that are emotionally safe, intellectually stimulating, and deeply human.
As a school leader and Principal of an International School, I am passionate about building strong school cultures rooted in trust, empathy, and shared responsibility. I have learned that school culture teaches as powerfully as curriculum. When values are lived every day—through relationships, conversations, and choices—students internalize them naturally. Such environments allow students to develop emotional intelligence, ethical awareness, and respect for diversity, which are essential qualities for future citizens.
I am passionate about holistic education that balances academic rigor with emotional well-being, character development, and life skills. In a rapidly changing world, students need far more than subject knowledge. They need the ability to think critically, collaborate across differences, adapt to change, and act with integrity. I believe schools must intentionally create opportunities for students to engage with real-world issues, ask meaningful questions, and explore solutions—so they grow into individuals who are not afraid to take responsibility for the world they inherit.
I am also passionate about helping students develop a strong sense of identity while becoming globally minded. Having worked with national and international curricula, I have seen the importance of blending global perspectives with local values. Education should help students remain rooted in who they are, while being open, empathetic, and respectful toward others. This balance is essential in shaping citizens who can contribute positively to an interconnected world.
At the heart of my passion is a deep belief that education is a powerful force for transformation—when it is guided by purpose, compassion, and vision. Even after nearly three decades in the field, I continue to learn, reflect, and evolve, because I believe that educators must remain learners first. My passion lies in shaping learning spaces where children feel seen, teachers feel empowered, and education becomes a preparation for life—not just a pathway to certificates.

Poorvaja Sundar
Mumbai, India

Shyam Sundar
Chennai, India

Anjan Sundaram
Journalism as art

siddharthan sundaram
Bangalore, India
innovation, education and environment

Sivakumar Sundaram
Mumbai, India
The search of self :Where have I come from, where do I go and what should one do. Am I a spiritual being transiting through a human experience or a biological species having a human experience.

Suhridh Sundaram
Chennai, India
Philosophy, engineering, programming, film making, oration, creation, participation and a linear combination of all of the above.
DEEPAVATHI SUNDARAMURTHI
Nivedita Sundararajan
Meenakshi Sundaresan
Neel Sundaresan
Mountain View, California, United States
Sreya Sundarrajan
Crystel Sundberg-Yannell
96768, Hawaii, United States