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Jen Hayes (47) speaks with her mother Sherry Hayes (75) about her upbringing in the 1950s, what they have learned from one another, and reflections on Jen’s brother’s death.

Laura Peterson (52) interviews her fellow Delta Gamma sorority sister, Karla Treckel Mugler (73), about Karla's life and her involvement with Delta Gamma as a member while in college as well as her decades-long involvement as an alumnae.

One Small Step conversation partners Greta Harris (63) and Mackenzie Babichenko (40) have a conversation about their educational paths and the work that they now do In the political and non-profit worlds.

Asking my mom about her experiences in the school system and how that has influenced her today.

My name is Heather Carey and I am a student at the University of Akron studying Math Education. Today, I am interviewing my sister Ivy Carey who is a childhood/special ed teacher at the elementary level.

Interviewing my teacher about her experiences in the educational field.

My name is Heather Carey and I am interviewing my dad, Jim Carey about his education experience. He is a financial advisor and I am a freshman in college studying to be a math teacher.

this is a interview with my grandpa who is a Vietnam veterinarian. I talk with him about his traumas and what his job in the military was. He tells a few story’s that are heart breaking.

discussing pandemic and mental health

Steve Desroches (48) talks to Phil Spletzer (56) about his career as a musician, playing the violin in symphony orchestras and in the pit of many Broadway shows.

i interviewed my Momma, Clotilda “Tillie” McCarthy DeLaurentis, on Friday, November 25, 2022. my Momma has lots of stories. Here are a few of them. I love you, Momma.

Nancy Weavee talks about her childhood and famiky.

One Small Step conversation partners Catherine Montalbo (60) and Linda Frost (59) talk about growing up in liberal and conservative households, changing their political beliefs, relocating to the south, and gender identity issues.

Learning about and discussing the impact of the Sojourner Truth Statue. Celebration and challenges for standing up for others.

Learning about and discussing the impact of the Sojourner Truth Statue. Celebration and challenges of standing up for others.

Learning about and discussing the impact of the Sojourner Truth Statue. Celebration and challenges for standing up for others.

mom shared some sweet memories from childhood through college

DSW in conversation with MJA, TFR, WCS, PMR PMR Jr and son SDW - Residents; recruitment for Orthopaedic Surgery; ABOS certification - accelerated; Canadian training; Infancy of arthroscopy and total hips; Rancho/Akron Rehab Hospital; Polio; Outlying Clinics

DSW in conversation with MJA, TFR, WCS, PMR PMR Jr and son SDW - Considine/Chairmen; Walter Hoyt; Family/College; Medical Training; Education in Akron Orthopaedics; Research; Dimitri Agamanolis; Neurosurgery; IPOTT; Visiting Professors - Bob Gillespie

DSW in conversation with MJA, TFR, WCS, PMR PMR Jr and son SDW - Casa Mimi; VP's continued; Akron Ortho Legacy; Surgical techniques (BGE/Akron Dome); Evolution of resident teaching; Denny terms; Ian McNabb

DSW in conversation with MJA, TFR, WCS, PMR PMR Jr and son SDW - Most infamous patient; Amish patients; Driving force for career; Research collaboration; Ancestry; Navy/Marine Corps service; Denny parting questions for the Department

We talked about what he would tell his great great grandchildren that will be listening years from now . We talked about who has inspired him to do better .

School

One Small Step conversation partners Bonnie Clause (79) and Rev. Arnold Thomas [no age given] have an open and honest discussion about race.

Chandra Gajmer came to the U.S. when he was 12 years old. Now, after recently celebrating his 21st birthday, I sit down and go over his life and the adversities he has over come with his family.