Originally a hard-rock geologist, Fisher-Ives entered teaching in 1984 as an Albuquerque Public Schools high school math and science teacher. In an effort to involve students in activities that allowed them to demonstrate skills and knowledge, he initiated NM MESA's Jamboree in 1986. Attending Intel's Educator Academy in 1999 inspired Fisher-Ives' passion to help teachers and students learn to use inquiry skills as the basis for conducting research for any student interest.
A workshop facilitator and conference presenter, Fisher-Ives' passion for his work has taken him to China, Colombia, and the Czech Republic.
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)