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My mom and I talked about a lot of her childhood memories and how education is very important to our family. She explained one of her trips to Germany and still to this day that is her favorite. I personally...

Papa Joe talks about his childhood moving situation, family life, and experience as a mayor of Bridgeport.

Conversation with my father about his experience with the space shuttle explosion of 86, and it’s context in modern politics.

An excerpt from a recently rediscovered recording from December 25, 2008, where Mrs. Rosa T. Beard (1919-2010) shared in her own words, how she ended up pursuing her Master’s degree at Columbia University.

Kaden talks to his stepmom about her life and what it was like being a stepmom in a relationship with kids already there. He learns a lot about what she did growing up and what it's like living with arthritis...

New Years interviews 2019

This interview is reflecting on Alice’s childhood and adulthood. We talked about her favorite memories and things that impacted her greatly.

In this recording, Hinsdale Central students Kiernan Lynch and Rachel Fuechtman discuss their thoughts on “A Tale of Two Cities” and how they interpreted the characters and themes.

My Grandmother had grown up during a period of Navajo re-education during the 40s'- and 50's-. She had gotten herself off the Reservation and was able to get a Highschool and College level education. She found herself raising a family...

In this interview, conducted September 2020, Olivia Johnson sits down for a phone call with her grandmother Terry, who grew up in Los Angeles in the 1950’s. They discuss Terry’s childhood and how it influenced her perception of issues like...

In this interview two brothers discuss the effects of war on people and Slaughterhouse Five’s Important message.

We talked about socialization and education. I got a deeper look into her life.

Interview with my history teacher

Three high school seniors of the class of 2020, Charles Bailey, Jordan Dutertre, and Jenessa Teachout, discuss the issues of the current education system and how the education system should approach teaching in new ways. Sources: Cochrane, Allison. “The College...

Jena Addison interviews her former English teacher, friend and colleague Carrie Bell.

A God-Fearing experience

I interview my current professor from my Chicanos and Mexicans in the U.S course, Dr. Maria Cristina Morales. She has faced discrimination and prejudice and is also an advocate of using education as a way to fight against the social...

In this discussion we discuss about themes and questions about the book "Kite Runner" as well as discussing a possible reason to why Khaled Hosseini was motivated to write this book.

Ruth DeBuck describes her childhood and early adult life, describing scenes of growing up in the south, enlightening vacations to south america, family vacations, and her educayion. She then describes each of her siblings and their proffesions, and some memories...

Sergio talks about the education he received and compares it to the United States.

An educator recounts his motivation to become a teacher ans the importance of education today.

Liz

Second generation Asian American women talk about friendship, success, and life lessons

Susan (45) talks to her son, Chase (16), about her childhood, growing up in Philadelphia, and where she ended up now. From how society has changed to how it’s still the same today as it was 40 years ago, she...

This interview takes place in Fort Mill, South Carolina on January 19th 2020. I am interviewing Neena Khoja who is my mother. She talks about her childhood and her journey from India to the U.S. She also talks about her...