FYS Interview about the theme of teaching with Niki Gordon by Karleigh Meadows

I interviewed Niki Gordon for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno's book...

“Una persona deve de educarse lo mas que se pueda.”

In this interview I talked with my mother about her childhood and her life growing up. We talked about he view on a good education and her thoughts when we moved to Chicago from Mexico.

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Quick talk about past present and future

Radarettes: PhilCo during WWII

The Radarettes were a unique cohort of women trained as electrical engineers during World War II.

Interview with Carol Ann Faucett and Bob Faucett

In the interview I talked with my grandparents from Florida. I did a zoom meeting because they are in a high-risk category and I will not be seeing them for the holidays.

Carol Silus' Career Path and Inequity in the Education System

I interviewed my mother Carol Silus on her career path and how she sees the inequity in the education system and how that effects students education.

Interview with Desmond Prass – A church elder

I asked an elder in my church about his general life, religious convictions, and experiences concerning American history.

My Father’s Initial Thoughts When He First Saw Me

I conducted an interview with my compassionate father, Corey. He discusses how he felt when I was born and shares his advice on maturing and becoming an adult. We hit a few of the major parental questions provided by StoryCorps,...

Christina’s Story: A Conversation with a Husband and Wife

We talked about Christina's life and her accomplishments. To learn more read our memoir, The Story of Christina and I https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B091CL5MML/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1616991723&sr=1-1

Life and Ministry in Antigua vs. Life and Ministry in America

We talked about life in Antigua and the differences between education there and the US.

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

Talked about what life was like for my mom and went over what she has been through. Also touched on her own advice towards teenagers in our present day society.

Growing Up in Boyle Heights to Becoming a State Senator

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...

How has covid affected the younger generations?

How are our children? We think younger kids (ages 10-13) are happy, childish, innocent, but in reality they might be the ones we need to focus on. Do we even think to ask how they feel?

A Testament to the Benefits of Struggle: A Discussion with the Memons

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...

Interviewing My Role Model- Jose!

I ask my older brother personal questions about growing up, advice, and his personality

Classmate: Lee

School, and what was enjoyed during the years spent there. The up and down moments of the school life as well.

Talking with my mom, Daxa.

My mom talks about her childhood in India, her experience with cancer, and what she believes is the most important thing in life.

Moms past

In this interview I learned more about my mom’s past. She also talked about the good and bad memories she’s had in her life.

Interview with Mom

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.

Talking with my Mom

Just life in general and reflecting about the past as well as the future