HCHS student, Grace Kennedy, talks with her former science teacher, Melissa Zinnecker, about her reading life and book recommendations.

During this interview, Melissa Zinnecker explains how her reading life has changed from her childhood until now. Through her family influences, schooling, and career, Melissa has found reading as a very valuable thing in her life to maintain. Reading has...

Sydney Walsh and Her Story

Sydney Walsh explains to me her childhood and what it was like growing up in a small town. She includes information about her life in college and aspiring career to become a dentist. She also has stories to share about...

My dad on leaving one of his passions

my dad (Tom Carey) talks about leaving coaching for his family.

Growing up in a Christian home

Iyanu Lamina(20) talks with her colleague Tembo(21) about his Christian life during his time in Zambia and now that he is in the US.

Tao Tu and Alex Wu

Andover Stories of American Identity: Alex Wu sits down to interview his exceptional math tutor, Tao Tu, about his childhood as a math prodigy in China, immigrating to the United States, and raising his family, including his two daughters.

FYS Interview about the theme of legacy with David Cartwright “The Life of Occupation” by Ye Lin
November 15, 2019 App Interview

I interviewed David Cartwright for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno's book...

Building Relationships Through Your Career Path

Mia Kiemele talks with her daughter Ava about her career path. She tells stories about how her degree and social work background helped her throughout life.

Patricia Gregory and Alex Wu

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Born and raised in France, Patricia Gregory talks about her French childhood and family memories. Wanting to travel to America ever since she was young, she shares her first impressions of America, her experience eventually...

Jim Krassas Interview

I spoke with Jim Krassas who used to work for General Mills and is now a resident at Ecumen Bethany in Alexandria, MN. Jim got to travel to Tokyo and Panama for his work and experience their cultures.

Evaluating artistic potential with Jen Waldman

Mara Jill Herman (Astoria) interviews Jen Waldman (Manhattan) on May 12, 2021. They discuss early dance recitals, teenage enterprising, getting messy with Musical Theater, YoungArts, and adapting the Jen Waldman Studio to a thriving virtual community.

The Effect of Growing Up with a Sick Parent

Gabe Thompson interviewing Judy Thompson on the effect of growing up with a sick parent. Interview for IWC 100 under W. Scott Olsen at Concordia College - Moorhead, Minnesota.

Life for a girl in the Middle East

Amina Salih talks about how it was growing up in the region of Kurdistan. She explains how Women's Rights wasn't to be ever spoken upon due to the fact that it was seen as "their way of life" and how...

Sherica Jones-Lewis and Allison Poindexter

[Recorded: Friday, October 29th, 2021] Sherica Jones-Lewis and Allison Poindexter have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. The two women bond over their shared background as educators and talk about teaching and parenting in tenuous times. They also...

Blair Imani & Blaire Washington

Blaire Washington (16) interviews Blair Imani (26), a historian, educator, author, and influencer, about her life as a black queer Muslim woman. They talk about why Blair decided to educate people and what she educates them about, her struggles and...

Lisa Medders and Gwen Moody

[Recorded Wednesday, March 30, 2022] Gwen Moody and Lisa Medders discuss the impact of their upbringing, parents, and education on their political values. Also, how people who disagree can respect and love each other.

A ordinary upbringing in China – Jinghua Tang

Jinghua Tang, who is also my Dad, was born in China following Mao Zedong's death. Growing up in a time of increased openness in China, we discuss what this time was like.

An Interview with My Sister on Moving to New Places, the Pandemic and Hopes for the Future

Shruti Joshi (28) talks with her sister Mahi Joshi (18) about her experience as the first girl in the family moving away from home and the challenges that came with it, as well as adjusting to the current pandemic.