The Power of Poetry | Shayna Castano | TEDxLSSC скачать в хорошем качестве

The Power of Poetry | Shayna Castano | TEDxLSSC

In her talk, Shayna discusses the importance and power of poetry, a point which is underscored by the performance that follows. Shayna “Simba” Castano is an internationally established poet and performer who ranked within the top thirty of seventy-six competitors at Women of the World Poetry Slam in 2015. She is also a philanthropist, a mother, a wife, an educator, and a human rights advocate. Castano currently works for Orange County Public Schools as an English Language Arts Teacher while simultaneously operating her non-profit organization, Exodus United Inc. When she is not teaching, Castano spends the majority of her time facilitating Poetry & Pedagogy Workshops at homeless shelters and after-school care for low-income youth. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx