"​It isn't until we're alone that we grow up. That we learn just how strong we are. Just how capable we are. Just how comfortable we can get with the uncomfortable."

Katherine, a senior, is a STEM nerd-turned-aspiring-filmmaker who thrives off doing the impossible. A National Merit Scholar, Silver Knight nominee, and internationally awarded high school filmmaker, Katherine never fails to exceed the high expectations she sets for herself. Teachers and classmates alike can attest to her kind heart and willingness to help others. If there is anything that should be noted about Katherine, it is that she is always 100% herself.

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