Theme: Discovery

Welcome to our inaugural TEDxCoppellHighSchool event! We started this idea with a simple idea: to enable the youth of today and leaders of tomorrow to share their voices and create change in the community around them. To accomplish our motion are twelve student speakers will have ideas revolving discovery as it pertains to their lives.

Coppell High School auditorium
185 W Parkway Blvd, Coppell, TX 75019
First floor
Coppell, Texas, 75019
United States

Aayush Shah

Student

Aayush Shah is a sophomore at Coppell High School. His passion for physics, calculus, and engineering has fueled his extracurricular pursuits. Through such passions, Aayush has led teams on exciting projects like building a solar-powered race car and designing sustainable and resilient cities through Future City Competitions. He is also involved in Coppell Speech and Debate, where he has competed in policy debate up to the national level. In addition to these extracurricular opportunities, he has continued to make an impact on his community as a taekwondo instructor for youth classes and through various volunteering initiatives.

Angelica Kurian

Student

Angelica Kurian is a sophomore at Coppell High School, and she enjoys playing guitar, tennis, and drawing! She is part of Student Council, Health Occupation of Students of America (HOSA), National Art Honor Society, and of course, the Coppell High Speakers Association! She loves to interact and connect with others!

Aryan Raj

Speaker

Aryan Raj is a sophomore at Coppell High School with a passion for adventure and a strong sense of community. Through his involvement in activities, such as DECA and The Boy Scouts, he honed his leadership skills and learned the importance of teamwork and resilience. Whether he’s exploring the great outdoors, working on service projects, or engaging in academic pursuits, he strives to make a positive impact on those around him. With a thirst for knowledge and a commitment to personal growth, he’s excited to take on new challenges and continue making a difference in his community.

Kaavya Chandrakantan

Student

Kaavya Chandrakantan is a junior at Coppell High School. She enjoys reading fantasy books and writing poetry. She also loves to give back to her community through volunteering. When she is not studying, you can find her reading a book or listening to music.

Navya Singh

Student

Navya is a sophomore at Coppell High School! Among other things, she is a part of the school’s DECA, NAHS, and Youth and Government chapters as well as Coppell’s Debate team. She also runs a community service organization called Singh’s Lemonade Stand and an Instagram art account (navyas_gallery). She has a passion for all things art and history and is looking towards a future in law or business. In her downtime, you’ll find Navya messing around in a sketchbook, going down Instagram rabbit holes, and browsing through YouTube for costume design commentary!

Riha Musa

Student

Riha Musa is a sophomore at Coppell High School. As an active member in organizations such as National Art Honors Society, HOSA and Student Council, Riha enjoys to lead her fellow peers. She is also a dancer and a dance teacher, who loves to educate others through speech! In her free time she loves gardening, dancing and listening to music.

Saanvi Mantena

Student

Saanvi Mantena is a sophomore at Coppell High School. As a member of the school choir, Saanvi loves to sing and auditioned to compete for a spot in the All State Choir. She is also a member of HOSA, Student Council, and GirlUp. In her free time, you can find Saanvi reading, singing, and spending time with her dog. As a student and ex-procrastinator, she is excited to share her speech about her journey with procrastination.

Sean Pompey

Student

Sean Pompey is a sophomore at Coppell High School. As a member of the Coppell Speech and Debate team, the CHS Theatre company, and the international thespian society, Sean uses his voice wherever he goes. If Sean had to choose one word to describe himself it would be inquisitive. Ever since Sean can remember, his favorite question was to ask ‘why?’ about almost anything. His curiosity drove him to create this very idea while shaping him to the person he is today.

Srihari Yechangunja

Student

Srihari is a senior at Coppell High School. He serves as the executive design/interactive editor in the school newspaper and is involved in multiple different volunteering organizations both inside and outside of school. He loves to play table tennis and badminton, and listens to all kinds of music. He will be majoring in Computer Science at Texas A&M University.

Trishay Naman

Student

Trishay is a junior at Coppell High School and an avid computational neuroscientist. He enjoys building AI models for random tasks and researching & writing about domestic/foreign policy & the critical literature that surrounds it. In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball, teaching people debate, and sleeping.

Uma Devireddy

Uma, a respected thought leader, hails from the cultural mosaic of Bangalore, India, and now calls Dallas, Texas her home. With roots in both worlds, Uma passionately upholds Indian values while embracing global dynamics. Teaching has been Uma's lifelong passion, starting at the young age of 16, extending to coaching executives and orchestrating community TEDx events.

Varshini Byreddy

Student

Varshini Byreddy is 15 years old and a sophomore at Coppell High School. She loves participating in her community by being a member of various clubs like DECA, Student Council and Leo Club as well by being the co-founder of Project Cherish, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness for childhood cancer. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, dancing and hanging out with friends!

Yashwini Sasidharan

Speaker

Yashwini Sasidharan is a sophomore at Coppell High School. Yashwini is a member of HOSA where she demonstrates her passion for medicine by competing and volunteering. She is also a part of Student Council, Girl Up, Coppell Young Writers Association, Future Medical Students, and of course Coppell High school Speaker Association. As a food connoisseur, Yashwini believes the power of food connects the people around her community. She is so excited to be a speaker and expand on her communication skills!