Thanksgiving Interview with Family Member

My mom and I talked about a lot of her childhood memories and how education is very important to our family. She explained one of her trips to Germany and still to this day that is her favorite. I personally...

Emmanuel Adebanjo and his dad Isaac Adebanjo talk about the process of Immigration and Change

In this interview, conducted in June 2, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois, Emmanuel Adebanjo (18) interviews his father Isaac Adebanjo (59) about his journey and lessons learned from Nigeria to America. My dad shares his stories about his childhood, inspirations and...

Skye talks about growing up

I interview Skye about her experiences growing up in an unstable household where she had to move around a lot in high school, almost joined the military, and eventually ended up at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota.

Kiernan Lynch and Rachel Fuechtman talk about “A Tale of Two Cities” and why they read books of literary merit

In this recording, Hinsdale Central students Kiernan Lynch and Rachel Fuechtman discuss their thoughts on “A Tale of Two Cities” and how they interpreted the characters and themes.

Floridatown Teacher

Jena Addison interviews her former English teacher, friend and colleague Carrie Bell.

Interview Tribal Elder

Struggles with the English language in school.

The great Thanksgiving listen

The person I'm going to be interviewing is my mom. She has been the person I've looked up to but. Ever really knew much about. Maybe I just didnt ask, determined to find out about the woman i call my...

Educator Interview with Matt Murphy- By Meghan Buchholz

Meghan Buchholz, a future educator, interviews Matt Murphy, a current Elementary Intervention Specialist. We discussed his experiences as an educator and what he feels are some of the biggest issues facing educators today and how he works to correct those...

Asal Amiri and Mikaila Flagg

Friends, Asal Amiri (18) and Mikaila Flagg (20), talk about Asal's migration journey to the United States and the challenges that followed.

Shi'nali' and Life Experiences on Reservation

My Grandmother had grown up during a period of Navajo re-education during the 40s'- and 50's-. She had gotten herself off the Reservation and was able to get a Highschool and College level education. She found herself raising a family...

Jayne Riedesel on 01/25/2018

This interview is with my mom, Jayne. We are both going to be in the education field, so I wanted to ask her a few things about her career path

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Margarita [No Name Given] and Pat Medige

Colleagues Margarita [No Name Given] (31) and Pat Medige (57) share a conversation about immigration, focusing in particular on Margarita's experience coming to the United States and eventually gaining DACA status. Margarita also reflects on the importance of education to...

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Moury Khan and Kasia Gumowski

Long-time friends Moury Khan (27) and Kasia Gumowski (27) discuss different phases of their friendship, memories made in middle school and high school, and how their respective cultural backgrounds influenced their experiences growing up.

The True Purpose of Education

Three high school seniors of the class of 2020, Charles Bailey, Jordan Dutertre, and Jenessa Teachout, discuss the issues of the current education system and how the education system should approach teaching in new ways. Sources: Cochrane, Allison. “The College...

Final Interview

We talked about socialization and education. I got a deeper look into her life.

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Escaping From The War In El Salvador

My father Roberto (50) telling his 17 year old daughter his struggles of him coming to this country at the age of 16 and leaving the on going war in El Salvador, his pride in his family

The Importance of School

An educator recounts his motivation to become a teacher ans the importance of education today.

TCC DE StoryCorps Interview

Concerns have spread from my mother who is a teacher in Norfolk Public Schools about the status of the education system in the United States.