​​Ally is currently a senior.
She decided to bring TEDx to Crean Lutheran because she saw it as a perfect learning opportunity for students through the diverse stories and experiences. Beyond TEDx, she serves as a executive mentor on student leadership as well as the Editor in-Chief of the school Yearbook. In her free time, she enjoys creative writing and traveling to new places. 

​​Ethan is currently a senior.
In school, he serves as the SLT-ASB Clubs Commissioner as well as part of the Medical Cohort Board. He is interested in the intersection between public health and neurology and loves to hangout with his friends in his free time.

Jordyn is a current senior. She is the vice president of the ASB team, co-leader of campus ministry, and a part of the girls soccer team. During her free time, she loves going to the beach and spending time with her friends and family. 

Jacques is a transfer student from South Africa who is currently a senior. Outside of TEDx, he focuses on sports, as a track athlete where he has earned a silver medal at the South African National Youth Championships. He is currently pursuing a career in Orthopedic Sports Medicine, and enjoys hunting in the great outdoors in his free time. 

Taylor is currently a senior.

She is an executive mentor on student leadership and has been a member of the medical cohort for 4 years. She has a passion for studying medicine and spends her free time volunteering at clinics and urgent cares. She enjoys going to concerts and surfing at the beach.

Lukas is currently a senior.

Outside of TEDx, he participates in speech and debate, mock trial, and MUN. In his free time, Lukas enjoys camping, mountain biking, and writing. 

Catherine is currently a senior. Beyond TEDx, she is an Executive Mentor for SLT-LINK, Captain of the Girl’s Water Polo Team, and has been nationally awarded for her civic engagement. In her free time she enjoys caring for marine animals, painting, and finding new music to listen to. 

Jefferson is a current senior. He is interested in photography and psychology. He also dedicates part of his time to understanding the elderly's needs, one of his deep passions. In his free time, he enjoys listening to music, exploring fashion, and volunteering at a convalescent hospital. 

Alyssa is currently a senior. Outside of volunteering for TEDx, she is heavily involved in volunteering for the Shea Center for Therapeutic Riding and for her church’s kids ministry. She has also been working as a hostess for over two years. Outside of these commitments, she loves getting to be in the outdoors, traveling, working out, and hanging out with family and friends.

Alexis is currently a senior. Beyond TEDx, she is president of the Red Cross Club, the vice president of the National Honor Society for dance arts, a published author/illustrator, and an exhibited artist. She plans to pursue a career within the arts and likes to read and shop during her free time.

Ms. Leslee Myers is in her 17th year as an educator and her fourth year at Crean Lutheran High School. She serves as the Director of Theatrical Arts and the AP Capstone teacher. Her passions include Arts, History, Research, and Education, encouraging her students to fully embrace the idea of being a life-long learner. Currently, she is working on her doctorate in cultural studies and art history. 

Mrs. Sarah Moyer is an experienced educational leader with over 20 years in teaching and program management. She holds a Master of Arts in English Literature from California State University, Long Beach, and has expertise in curriculum development and faculty mentoring. She currently serves as Director of Faculty at Crean Lutheran High School where she contributes to teacher training and curriculum improvement.

Dr. Jenny Lark is a lifelong learner and educator. She spent 15 years teaching AP Psychology, Holistic Health & Wellness courses before moving into academic leadership roles like Director of Teaching and Learning, Assistant and Principal of Academics at Orange Lutheran High School. She currently serves as Vice Principal of Academics at Crean Lutheran High School, and as Senior Implementation Coach with the Teaching Better Institute. Since 2005, Jenny has been studying and leading collaborative teacher research, and her UCLA doctoral dissertation focused on facilitating remote teacher collaboration through virtual web-based technologies.