After teaching in public schools for over 30 years, Laurie has always wondered why we ask kids to grow up so quickly. What would the world be like if all adults could channel their inner child?
Laurie Gabriel taught in public schools for 30 years and has always wondered why we ask kids to grow up so quickly. She is the producer of the documentary film "Heal Our Schools" and author of "Hear Our Teachers" and "Eyes of Wonder." She has published multiple classroom guides for teachers and has presented at teachers' conferences at the state and national level. Laurie tries to see the world through the eyes of a child. She has traveled with wonder to 47 countries (and counting) and still wears Hello Kitty shirts in her fifties. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx