Laurie Magovern's daughter, Hope, teaches the people around her every day the power of a simple word that so many of us take for granted: Hello. Through the joy her daughter experiences in greeting others, Laurie and her family have relearned the impact a simple Hello can have on the people in their lives. Laurie Magovern is a native New Mexican and has been the Curator of Education at the Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum since 2009. She is a professional storyteller, having presented at festivals, schools, libraries and theaters across New Mexico, Colorado and Washington, DC. For 15 years she has led workshops for teachers, librarians, museum professionals in the art of improvisation, storytelling and how to use it in educational settings. Laurie also serves as the president of the Rio Grande Down Syndrome Network which promotes inclusion and independence for over 300 families and individuals with Down Syndrome. She is not an expert on Down Syndrome, other than raising her seven-year old daughter with Downs, which comes with a high learning curve in medical, educational, social and emotional considerations. She wants New Mexico to be a place that welcomes and embraces her daughter, who loves to say hello. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx
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