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Mahendra Shah always wanted to make a “lasting impression” on society. He always wanted to make a change and have a purpose in life. As a child, he believed that having a “last impression” on society was to become a...

In this interview, conducted on November 26, 2017 in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, Nils Bognar(14) interviews his dad, Istvan Bognar(47), about his life so far. Istvan shares stories about growing up in Africa and in New York and how each...

Barbara talks about the importance of staying physically fit, her experiences teaching physical education at the University of Utah, changes in women's rights, and doing what you love.

[Recorded: Friday, November 19th, 2021] Bob Pearson (70) and Carlos Rodriguez (20) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, VA. Bob is an Air Force veteran and Carlos is a second-year student at UVA. Bob grew up in a...

I had an interview with Labyrinth. We discussed his experience of learning guitar when he was a child and what mindset and rewards he gained from learning. After the interview, I was deeply touched by his attitude towards life.

In this recording Annie Huetteman interviews her father, Mark Huetteman, about how literature has played a role in his life. He recommends to her a literary merit to complete her high school education.

Jennifer Lind, granddaughter of Rosa T. Beard, talks with Mrs. Valorie Tillman Davis, former student of Rosa T. Beard and a founding member of the Rosa T. Beard Debutante Club in 1963.

E. Larry Keating (81) talks with his granddaughter, Audrey Gilmore (17), about his work and life entwined with the places he's lived. They discuss the values impressed by locales ranging from Ireland to Lake Allatoona, Georgia, and the ways in...

Jenny Rask: 2020-08-25 Jenny Rask (49), Interviews father Gene Rask (88), about the births of his brothers and their relationship with their father growing up in Butte, Montana. Gene talks about his father's advice to his children, his parenting style...

[Recorded: Wednesday, March 20th, 2024] UVA students Shannon Dinkler (21) from Virginia Beach, VA and Eliza Sanusi (22) from Charlottesville, VA recorded a One Small Step conversation as part of their course, Lead from Anywhere. Shannon and Eliza discussed their...

Julia (22) interviews Jonathan (83) about his experiences through life. They touch upon Jonathan's personal experiences growing up in the U.K., creating a family in the U.S., and more.

Jennifer Lind, granddaughter of Rosa T. Beard, talks with Mrs. Deidre Brown Collins, former Debutante (1991) of the Rosa T. Beard Debutante Club.

When you enter PJ’s Backlot Feed and Emporium in Baytown, Texas, you probably will be greeted by Angel. If the Great Dane rescue doesn’t respond to what you’re saying, it’s because she is deaf. Her owner, Paula Winters, fitted her...

Jennifer Lind, granddaughter of Rosa T. Beard, talks with Mr. Jonas J. Isaac, former student of Rosa T. Beard and a founding member of the award-winning Rocket Club.

Jennifer Lind, granddaughter of Rosa T. Beard, talks with Reverend Cheryl J. Beard, daughter of Rosa T. Beard.

Nina Kleinberg tells Liya Liang the story about the moment she decided to leave her home and STEM education to pursue an education and career in film on the other side of the country

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Born in Monessen, Pennsylvania, Janis Baron, a teacher, principal, trainer and entrepreneur, shares her extraordinary life and the life lessons she has learned along the way.

Charles King feels that he has led a good life. He feels fortunate to have obtained a good education, have a successful career as a jazz pianist, and now has the opportunity to teach piano to kids.

.And how persistence and a supportive family helped her Sloane Gasperov talks with her grandma about achieving her life long dream in becoming a respected attorney in a typically male dominated field. And how persistence and support helped her achieve...

[Recorded: Friday, December 3, 2021] Liz (43) and John (68) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Liz is a mother of three teenagers and teaches at a local elementary school in Albemarle County. John opened a yoga...

The team at Lucerna Studios love to have fun and learn at the same time. They make virtual reality video games to help students learn in the classroom. Visit http://lucernastudios.com/

Middle school teacher Dave Meuret shares some of his memories from growing up as Josh Herring, his student, interviews him.

In this interview conducted on April 2021 in a house in Chicago Illinois, anonymous and interviewer sit down to talk about topics related to America and anonymous’ different experience in this country (both good and bad) and the lessons to...

Diane (76) is asked about her childhood and family, as well as the people who affected her life the most. She reflects on her own and her son's weddings, as well as her daughter-in-law. Diane answers why she wanted to...

Education has changed drastically. There is no longer the personal touch, there is so much pressure on teachers to move everyone along. The pandemic really has created a mental health epidemic!