Hazen Jasey describes his experience through several education systems and proposes some new ideas to change them for the better. Hazen Jasey is an 11-year-old, grade 6, honour roll student at Academy 21. During Hazen's educational career, he has been exposed to 3 distinct styles of teaching; Montessori learning, traditional teaching, and currently a positive education system which combines STEM business and athletics, all of which give him a very unique perspective on today’s education system as a young student.
As with many students, Hazen has struggled with his speech and social skills during his younger years. He has worked very hard to improve in these areas and he is eager to share his experience and struggles to help others. Hazen has gone on to achieve impressive accomplishments. These include, being an ambassador and volunteer for the Canadian Mental Health Association; earned 2 math awards including 2 certificates of distinction Gauss: University of Waterloo and the Caribou Math Award; received a gold medal this year at the Windsor chess challenge; and is also a published author, having had several of his original poems published in the Polar Express Book. 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