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Orangeburg County Community of Character
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    • 2025 Character Traits
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    • 2024 Fifth Grade essays
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SNAPSHOTS OF CHARACTER

Welcome to our photo and video gallery, where we capture the essence of our Community of Character in action. Explore the moments that define our programs, showcasing the dedication, compassion and integrity of our community members. From heartwarming events to impactful initiatives, these images and videos tell the story of our commitment to building a community where character thrives.

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2025 CHARACTER IN ACTION TEDTalks

“The Secret to Unlocking Your Creativity” – Todd Henry

“Your Elusive Creative Genius” – Elizabeth Gilbert

“Do Schools Kill Creativity?” – Sir Ken Robinson

“The Power of Creative Constraints” – Brandon Rodriguez

We Need to Talk About Injustice – Bryan Stevenson

Color Blind or Color Brave? – Mellody Hobson

“The Danger of a Single Story" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

What Kids Can Teach Adults About Fairness – Yuko Munakata

"Why it's worth listening to people you disagree with"

Zachary R. Wood 

"How to turn a group of strangers into a team"

Amy Edmondson

2024 Character In Action Collection

Below are the links to our curated collection of TEDTalks that showcase the best of human nature and exemplify the character traits we admire. All titles are linked to YouTube, TED.com or SxSW.

  • "A Teen Just Trying to Figure It Out" By Tavi Gevinson
  • "How to build your confidence -- and spark it in others" by Brittany Packnett Cunningham
  • "Your Elusive Creative Genius" by Elizabeth Gilbert
  • "What I Learned from 100 Days of Rejection" by Jia Jiang


  • "The Power of Believing That You Can Improve" by Carol Dweck
  • "Every Kid Needs a Champion" by Rita Pierson
  • A Life Lesson from a Volunteer Firefighter" by Mark Bezos
  • "What Makes a Good Life? Lessons from the Longest Study on Happiness" by Robert Waldinger


  • "What Adults Can Learn from Kids" by Adora Svitak
  • “Everyday Leadership" by Drew Dudley
  • How Great Leaders Inspire Action" by Simon Sinek
  • “The Danger of a Single Story" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie


  • "Hackschooling makes me happy" by Logan LaPlante
  • "How to speak so that people want to listen" by Julian Treasure
  • "My invention that made peace with lions" by Richard Turere
  • "My stroke of insight" by Jill Bolte Taylor


  • "Life lessons through tinkering" by Gever Tulley
  • "How I Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba
  • "How messy problems can inspire creativity" by Tim Harford
  • "The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed" by Jessica Lahey


  • “The Danger of a Single Story" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
  • “To Raise Brave Girls, Encourage Adventure” by Caroline Paul
  • “How to Raise Successful Kids—Without Over-Parenting” by Julie Lythcott-Haims
  • “For Parents, Happiness is a Very High Bar” by Jennifer Senior


  • "The Power of Believing That You Can Improve" by Carol Dweck
  • How Great Leaders Inspire Action" by Simon Sinek


  • "The Power of Vulnerability" by Brenee Brown
  • "Why We All Need to Practice Emotional First Aid" by Guy Winch


  • "How to Speak so that People Want to Listen" by Julian Treasure


  • "How to Start a Movement" by Derek Sivers
  • "The Art of Asking" by Amanda Palmer


  • “The Happy Secret to Better Work" by Shawn Achor
  • "Why We All Need to Practice Emotional First Aid" by Guy Winch


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