About Stephen
I am a…
Educator/Teacher, Explorer, Global soul, Idea generator, Student
Bio
New Zealander living in Japan (15 years). Working for "Japan International Education Centre" (JIEC). Teaching ESL in a private Japanese high school in Tokyo. I enjoy being involved with any organisation that promotes empowering youth to have a better understanding of their world. I think it's a mighty big transition for students to shift from a very guided school life into adulthood where they have to make their own decisions. TEDx youth provides a platform for speakers to offer thoughts, opinions and ideas to encourage youth to loose their fear and have courage to face what lies ahead.
I'm passionate about
...giving youth the opportunity to discover their true potential.
An idea worth spreading
The imagination is powerful but often we don't have the knowledge, tools or know how to put great ideas into practice. Through TEDx, and its various branches we have an 'idea sharing platform' to access and use to support those who have a strong desire to share something good that will benefit people. Hopefully soon, we will have schools throughout Japan using this same platform to share, support and generate a new youth movement that will help educators understand a better way to educate.