Discover the transformative power of self-directed learning in this TEDx talk. Hear from a student who has experienced the benefits of student-centered education and learn how it can revolutionize the way we approach learning. Get inspired to rethink traditional education and empower students to take ownership of their education. Marina Kestner Pavlock was born in 2007 in Montana where she spent a substantial amount of her life. Immersed in a self-directed democratic school environment from the age of seven she is well versed in the benefits of what this model has to offer. Marina now lives in Ibiza, leading the way for a new democratic community called The Learning Project. As one of the older and more experienced students, she is paving the way for the rest of the community and helping to carve out the culture and foundation on which it is built. 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