Where Towers Once Stood

Two beautiful buildings that seemed impossible to be taken down collapsed on September 11, 2001. Aden Strong interviewed his father, Craig Strong, on January 9, 2019 in Los Angeles California. 9/11 was the day two planes were hijacked in New...

Ethan Jensen interviews David Jensen about his childhood, work and events of his life.

David Jensen discusses how growing up on Long Island and other events in his life have shaped him. He then talks about his careers as a firefighter and nurse, the lessons these jobs taught him and his hopes for the...

Sadie Levin and her past teacher Terry Gladstone talk about life influences, lessons and jobs.

In this interview, Created on November 26, 2017 in Manhattan Beach, California. Sadie Levin (14) and her past teacher Terry Gladstone discussed many influences that Mrs. Gladstone had in her life what led her to where she is today. We...

A+ Story

Interview for human connections. And the power of vulnerability.

Veronica Pinzon’s Life

Short interview about my Mother’s life as a kid, teenager, and young adult.

Interview with Jim Nolan, Interim Principal of Port Jefferson Middle School, Fall 2021

Mr. Nolan speaks with Mrs. Everitt about his love of school. Mr. Nolan describes his childhood as “picture-perfect, as picture-perfect can be.” His excitement for learning and the school community led him into the classroom as a teacher. With over...

Rose Weil

Rose talks about learning to read, growing up, and how she got to where she is today.

Immigration Experience (part 2)

An interview with professor, Dr. Arreguín Bermúdez about his immigration experience, being undocumented in the United States and eventually opening up his own business.

1928 to 2020: John F. McGrew

Growing up in the midwest (Iowa), attending the U.S. Naval Academy (1951), his career in education, and raising a family.

The role of education’s effect on one’s sense of identity

In this interview, we talk about how school has changed Alejandra’s sense of identity and who she is as a person.

Life From Pampanga, Philippines to Orange, California

In this interview, conducted on April 20, 2019 in Orange, California, Mya Naguit (19) interviews her father, Manny Naguit (59) about the duration of his life from Pampanga, Philippines to Orange, California. Mr. Naguit shares insights into his memories as...

My Friend Aladji Sow

My name is Caren, and I met Aladji in Atlanta, Georgia this November 2022. I quickly realized that he has a very very interesting life that I thought would be perfect for StoryCorps. Aladji is from Senegal, and he’s been...

Balancing a family and a career in healthcare during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Balancing children and a career as a single mother during Covid-19. The importance of having a support system to get through the pandemic.

Historian Interview

Margaret Brown was born June 15th, 1933 in Portland, Indiana. Margaret spoke on major events that occured in her life, memories, her accomplishments, and wisdom to future generations. Recorded February 18th, 2020.

Aunt Elaine, star of stage and screen

Great Aunt Elaine was the daughter of Jewish immigrants, and she performed professionally in radio, theater, and TV.