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My mom and I talk about her experiences immigrating from Taiwan to the United States, her views on education, food, culture, and family, and what she misses most about her home country.

In this interview, recorded November 23, 2016 in Urbana, Illinois, I, Jack Larson age 16, talk to my Grandpa, Carl S Larson age 84, about his life and experiences. Born in 1934, he attended University of Illinois and became a...

In this recording, Evan and his mother Kim discuss The Sympathizer and some follow up questions regarding major themes the novel offers.

Quick talk about past present and future

Deno Japitana (Teacher D) is an educator from the Philippines that promotes peace education for learners in their early childhood. Through his own school, Teacher D's Learning Hub he creates a social change that his community needs in order to...

Simon Yeldo, a sophomore electrical engineering student interviews Michael Barry, a 61 year old English professor at the University of Detroit Mercy.

Pat discusses her journey of becoming and being a history professor.

I talk with my oldest brother, Nick about his upbringing and influences on him to pursue a career as a first grade teacher. We talk about the role of a teacher, and the advice he would give to others doing...

I interview my dad about his life story and journey.

In this interview, Katie Schrepferman, an education major working to learn more about adolescent psychology, interviews her younger sister, Laney Schrepferman. Laney is a young woman growing up in the city of Royal Oak, Michigan, and she is 16 years...

Greta Henderson (21) and Jennifer Todd-Ferrell (39) discuss the intricacies of masculinity and gender in modern America.

Ava Marrone interviewing her grandmother Kathy Lopas in Solebury Township, PA on January 8th, 2020. Discussion based on what life was like when Kathy was a teenager and how it compares to today. Kathy gives advice about succeeding in life...

Geoffrey Melchor is one of the few most successful engineers in the island of Saipan. In this interview, my father Geoffrey explains how his childhood in Philippines was riddled with hardship. He worked hard without much adult guidance and faced...

In this interview, Liz Plata (19) interviews her friend Jennifer Moreno (20) about her perspective on Thanksgiving as a Latina. She elaborates on how her family celebrates Christmas more than Thanksgiving as a result of being from Mexico, where they...

In this interview we discussed the life of Ms.Rainey.

I talked with my mom about her childhood and adult life. She talked about striving to create a work life balance and how education shaped her life.

Benbrook Middle High School, one of the newest schools in Fort Worth ISD, has been growing and changing for the last six years, gradually making an impact on the district as a whole. Here we interview Mr. Peterson, one of...

Anna’s grandma Joanne talks about her life growing up and the family she created with her husband. Gives a little bit of a bitter twist but normally she’s a lot more positive.

Isa Ayala talks to her grandpa, Gabriel Castañeda, about his childhood in México and his path to becoming a teacher.

I interview my mom about random things

My parents, Neha Memon and Samir Memon (46) discuss how their struggles in moving to a new country shaped their spirituality, work ethic, and their choices as parents. We discuss how adaptability has sculpted their present lives, and how malleable...

Niko first day of college

This interview focus on school / social life during and after lockdown. I chose this event to interview because I wanted to see if I was the only one that felt that lock down wasn’t that bad. I wanted to...

The story begins with my Mom growing up in Boyle Heights and working hard to get a better education. She navigates her educational experience as a young girl and what it means to be a Latina. Little did she know...

Literacy First Holiday interview