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Developing students passions in public schools | Michael Serban | TEDxKids@ElCajon

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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2015 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Once a teacher helps their students discover what they are passionate about in the world, they will be able to help them see how reading writing and math can lead them to self discovery and a realization of their goals and dreams. Living a passionate, fulfilled life is the ultimate goal and marker of student success.

Tedx Bio for Mike Serban

A year and a half ago, when Mr. Serban joined the Naranca team, the educational professionals came together with a common purpose to improve student behavior with a dual focus on character and rigorous academics. A speaker came to Naranca and inspired the team to include in this focus the idea of teaching students how to be successful based on focusing on first what they love, turning that love into a goal and that goal in to an actionable step by step plan.  From this inspirational talk, the Success Project was born. 

Mr. Michael Serban currently serves as the principal of Naranca Elementary School in The Cajon Valley Union School District. He brings 17 years of successful experience to education and to his team of dedicated teaching professionals. Naranca Elementary School is a Title I school with an amazingly diverse student population, which adds to the richness of the community as a whole. 







This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

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