For the past 30 years, the focus and ultimate measure of success for k-12 school districts has been on how many students go on to college. This is no longer meeting the needs of young people or our world. Connecting young people with how they will contribute to our society is part of the solution and progress is happening in this community, but it takes a village with effort by parents, educators, and community. A champion for positive change in public education over the past two decades, Kristy Venne has served as an elementary and high school art teacher, summer camp director, high school administrator, and most recently director of Dublin City Schools Emerald Campus. Kristy’s leadership approach is collaborative and student-centered, prioritizing empowering those around her to take action. Her passion lies in connecting the dots between authentic interdisciplinary learning, culture, and effective instructional practices. She believes the goal of our educational system is preparation for life by guiding young people to find their ultimate purpose. Kristy earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees and administrative license from The Ohio State University in Education. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]
