Dreams | Carlo Owens & Andrew Beckman | TEDxMarionCorrectional 2014
Dreams come to life through poetry. Follow the journey. six.word.bio: Soul is music loving life uncompromisingly & one great sin, bad chocolate cake.
The greatest TEDx performance that never was? | Jason Frymier | TEDxMarionCorrectional 2014
Jason Frymier is a lifelong BMX bike rider who has won numerous racing championships. He has been unable to ride for the past sixteen years because of his incarceration, and cannot wait for the day when he can once again go for a ride. He often finds himself agreeing to do things that he will later regret… like giving a TEDx Talk. Most days Jason can be found training for what he believes to be an unavoidable fight with the cookie monster. When not training, he can be found con¬templating the fantastic lives of Sock Monkeys. He can also be found listening to the greatest band in the world – Rush, while building models of classic movie monsters. He is learn¬ing management techniques by watching Gordon Ramsey shows. After TEDxMarionCorrectional, he will be available to take pictures and sign autographs for his many fans.
The impact of TEDx events in prison | Pete Maxson, Sylvia Abril, Janet Kelley | TEDxMarionCorrectional 2014
Pete Maxson-TEDxMonroeCorrectionalComplex, Sylvia Abril-TEDxIronwoodStatePrison, TEDxGraterfordStatePrison-Janet Kelley. Describing TEDx in correctional environments. TEDxMarionCorrectional had 3 TEDx organizers share their experience hosting TEDx events and the outcomes of TEDx events in prisons.
I’m coming home | 5 Man Mega-Band | TEDxMarionCorrectional 2014
Love, redemption, forgiveness and compassion which crosses time and space. Captured through I'm Coming Home by 5 Man Mega-Band. six.word.bio: 5 man mega-band doing acoustical jam.
Remembrance of things present | Peter Maeck | TEDxMarionCorrectional 2014
“Remembrance of Things Present” is not incarceration in a literal, physical correctional institution. The imprisonment described is that of a father sentenced to spend his last fifteen years afflicted by Alzheimer’s Disease, and of the son feeling trapped and helpless in the face of his father's condition. six.word.bio: Writing in pictures, painting in words.
Don’t follow me | 5 Man Mega-Band | TEDxMarionCorrectional 2014
Watch The Mega-Band; Kurtis Dewitt, Steve Hickman, Ben Hudach, Kyle Kelly and Christopher Williams as they use music to express change, growth and the pitfalls of human frailty. six.word.bio: 5 man mega-band doing acoustical jam.
Insane | William “Chill” Morgan | TEDxMarionCorrectional 2014
Poetic metaphors describing life's complex journey and components. six.word.bio: Love, hustle, struggle, humble, outspoken, focused.
A mother’s story? | Lee Seibenick-Schwartz | TEDxMarionCorrectional 2014
Is your love for your child unconditional and stronger than you imagined? six.word.bio: I’m knee deep in the hoopla.
It ain’t easy being kwesi? | Kevin Fisher | TEDxMarionCorrectional 2014
Insightful narration of living as who you are, no matter where you are. six.word.bio: With freedom I could live forever.
Unpack your bags | Roy Tarbet | TEDxMarionCorrectional 2014
Facing yourself, an example of restoration and the path to healing. six.word.bio: Why doesn’t anyone else smell that?
Harry Haller’s Wolf | Clifford Dale Rose Jr. | TEDxMarionCorrectional 2014
Intriguing poet and story teller. six.word.bio: Wanted mohawk, got a bald spot.
Why Philosophy? | Adam Wetterhan | TEDxMarionCorrectional 2014
Connecting philosophy, reform, restoration and social justice. six.word.bio: Finding sunrise reflected in your eyes.
Avoiding the vox, banning the box, reframing the box | Stephen JohnsonGrove | TEDxMarionCorrectional 2014
CAE'S and CQE's-options for those touched by the justice system and how we bring about social and restorative justice. six.word.bio: Creative, zealous advocate for legalizing redemption.
Why Teach Technology in Prison? | Iggy | TEDxMarionCorrectional 2014
See how The Institute for Responsible and Restorative Environments using animation for social justice and learning opportunities. six.word.bio: Freer, fairer and less corrupt, please.
Mentor madness; loss, gain, and other irritating realities | Tim Smith | TEDxMarionCorrectional 2014
Chaplain Tim Sith provides a meaningful perspective and philosophy on relationships and mentoring. six.word.bio: Spiritual leader who likes Grumpy Cat.
P.E.A.C.E. | Demale Rogers-Bey | TEDxMarionCorrectional 2014
See this poetical expression of a different take on P.E.A.C.E and how it permeates in the world. six.word.bio: Proper education always corrects errors emphatically.
Refolding the box? | Dan Royston | TEDxMarionCorrectional 2014
Rethinking how to think outside of the box! six.word.bio: Bold Introvert Who Hides On Stage.
The criminal justice system cycle | John E. Wetzel | TEDxGraterfordStatePrison 2014
Can we stop the cycle of the criminal justice system? John Wetzel, secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, challenges everyone -- inside prison and outside in the community -- to look at the role they place in society, urging everyone to create a better environment for our children and our future
The transformational power of art | Jane Golden | TEDxGraterfordStatePrison 2014
"Art has the power to ignite change and transformation,'' says Jane Golden, executive director of the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program. Golden believes art is a link to social change, lifting up commonality, the community and acts as a vehicle for reconciliation.
Respond differently | Debra Germany | TEDxGraterfordStatePrison 2014
"How you respond can determine if you live or die,'' says Debra Germany. "Respond differently,'' she urges. In her personal response to the murder of her only child, Germany established Divine Intervention Ministries, a program devoted to helping ex-offenders successfully return to the community after prison.