“Enjoy yourself, it’s later than you think!” – memoirs of a life devoted to teaching students in NY.

An interview inquiring about the interviewee's decision to pursue a career in education, how he handled stress, and lessons he learned. The interview ends with his life's most memorable memory.

An Interview with my Mom: Culture and Experiences
November 26, 2018 App Interview

My mom talks about her childhood experiences in India, how religion has impacted her life, and the cultures and traditions of India vs. those of the United States. She also talks about coming to the United States from India and...

Eric Yoder interviews Marjorie Comer about her family's German immigration and her childhood in California.
November 28, 2015 App Interview

Eric Yoder interviews Marjorie Comer about her family's German immigration and her childhood in California.

Emily Carroll interviews her dad, Mitchell Carroll, who tells us about life growing up in Flint

In this interview from Flint Michigan on November 27th 2017, Emily Carroll(16) interviews her dad, Mitchell Carroll(56). They talk about how Mitch grew up in a large family from Flint in the 1960s. Mr. Carroll shares an embarrassing moment at...

A Word with Dr. Robin

(Updated 1/6/21: Edited to improve sound and decrease overlap caused by delay.) In an overdue reunion, Robin Wilson graced me with an hour of her Sunday to share her story. She passed down a major portion of my teaching-for-justice toolbox...

A glimpse into Jennifer Gonzales’ life

Today I interviewed my mother about some times in her life. We go over many topics in this interview.

Cathy (mom) and Elizabeth (daughter) talking about the Covid 19 from 2 (educational) perspectives

I am a science teacher (56) in a middle school struggling to keep my students engaged. My daughter (17) is a high schooler with a very in-depth understanding of how this pandemic is affecting students. We talk about this subject...

How Teaching has Changed Over Time

Eileen Ball speaks about what motivated her to become a teacher and recounts her career working with students who required special attention. What these students needed more than anything was a caring role model and to know that somebody is...

Lorna Bendson: Teacher, Mom and Supporter

Lorna Benson is a high school science teacher. In this interview she shares about her life growing up and her family. Along with this, her journey with her son, who had/has cancer, and how it has affected her life.

Klein Family History: Bob and Sally Klein Part IV

My fourth recording session with my grandparents, Bob and Sally Klein, discussing their hopes for our family's future, what they would like to tell their future grandchildren, and the role religion and the Catholic Church has played in their lives...