The Power of Black Educators

Malaki is a 4th year student here at the University Of Akron, graduating this spring with his Bachelor’s degree in Language Arts & Social Studies. Malaki talks about his journey about his experience, and goes into extent detail in regards...

Teacher Efficacy

An interview about teacher efficacy from a teacher’s perspective.

Life as a College Student

Hannah Williams, is an 18 year old student at TCC. She is one of my classmates. This interview covers some topics that include: college experience, career choices, and personal life.

Environmental Factors Contributing to the School to Prison Pipeline

My name is Heather Ashton and I am joined by Dr. Jennifer Ashton, an associate professor in the SUNY system who specializes in disability studies and inclusive education. Today we will be discussing environmental factors related to the school-to-prison pipeline....

Raeid Ebrahim and Lily Brame

[Recorded: Friday, July 21, 2023] This One Small Step conversation was recorded in Charlottesville, Virginia as part of the Sorensen Institute’s summer High School Leaders Program in 2023. Raeid Ebrahim (18) is from Fauquier County and Lily Brame (17) is...

Thanksgiving Interview With My Uncle
November 24, 2023 App Interview

My name is Emily Ta and I am interviewing my uncle, Rod Faccio. My uncle had a wild childhood and a teacher who deeply inspired him. Through years of experience, he has learned the importance of hard work and perseverance.

Interview with my Grandpa, Denis Richmond

This interview was conducted for an AP Language project where we were tasked to interview a close elder and give insightful reviews and ask questions so we can further understand how cool our elders really are. I, Seth Greenland(16) interview...

Ximena Murillo Islas interviews grandfather Wilfrido Alejandro Murillo Garcia

Ximena Murillo Islas (15) interviews grandfather Wilfrido Alejandro Murillo Garcia (77) on January 10th, 2023, about his childhood and school experiences, and how it led to him becoming a teacher. The interview is in Spanish, as they are both from...

Teacher Talk – Don't Know Much About History: An Interview with Don and Gabriella Sheffler

Don't know much about history? Gabriella Sheffler advises students to find their own history. Listen to this chat with the two teachers in my family - my husband Don, who teaches photography, and my daughter Gabriella who teaches history. My...

Discovering the Bling in Life with Francesca DiGiovanni and Susan Pescatore!

Francesca (15) interviews her Aunt Susie (52) on December 5, 2022 about their childhoods and how their lives have changed as the years go by. They discuss the difference in how they both grew up and their wishes for the...

Carmen Addison’s Interview

Carmen Addison is a thriving educator who shares her story on teaching.

Discrediting Campus Police Officers in Educational Spaces

In this podcast I briefly highlight the ineffective role of campus police in educational spaces and their shift from safety to intimidation tactics.

Grandpa, Mom, and I
December 1, 2022 App Interview

Autumn(17, Daughter) and Eileen Kurtz(64, Mother). The Arts, WWII, Religion, Family Dynamics, Teaching, etc.

talk with grandma
November 30, 2022 App Interview

we talked about her retirement of being a teacher.

The Education System
November 17, 2022 App Interview

Callie aged 18 and Kaia aged 19 talk about Kaia’s experiences with the education system as a high-school dropout and what can be improved in this system.

Life as a teacher

This is an interview about the life of a teacher, he tells things he learned about life and how he became a teacher.

Judy Sauli and David Preven

Joshua Preven interviews his father David Preven and stepmother Judy Sauli

Story Corps Interview

This interview is based upon multiple events that happened in Kevin’s life that explains his views and experiences growing up then becoming a teacher.

Carissa Hernandez interview with Timothy Akers pt.2

Timothy Akers is my english teacher and in this interview he was asked about his childhood, his personal life, experiences, and his beliefs.