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Within this interview, conducted January 2018 in Boulder Creek, California, Samuel English (17) discusses life and the effects of immigrating to the United States as an independent German citizen with his mother, Andrea Rosa English (49). Mrs. English recollects some...

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Some Seniors ’72 had the good fortune of being taught English by Joanne Simmons Smith in our 9th grade year at Albany Jr. High School. In her first year of teaching, we knew her as Mrs. Stripling, and she was...

Jeffrey N. Golub (67) talks with his respected colleague and former student Michael J. Vokoun (44) about how the teacher training that Michael received is different from that Jeffrey received 20 years earlier. Michael explains to Jeffrey that he has...

Jeff Muiderman talks to his spouse Geriann Walker about being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and how it inspired him to “take care of himself” in various ways.

Woman interviews life-partner about her cancer and work as a social worker/therapist

William Silva, 63, and his daughter, Laylah Silva, 38 talk about William’s life growing up coming back an d forth from Cuba to the United States, and their unconventional family.

Jessica, 25, tells Erin, 25, about kissing Nick Carter, a member of the BackStreet Boy's Band. Jessica is a huge fan, loves Nick Carter and this is one of the greatest moments in her life. Jessica also talked about her...

Dario Morell (57) talks with son Dario Gabriel Morell “Gabriel” (20) about coming to the U.S. at the age of ten, and their visit to Cuba 47 years later to meet long-lost family.

This interview discusses the American Dream with my aunt. We go into depth about the culture and politics related to this Dream.

Kristin Tubre (28) talks to sister Kimberly Tubre (24) about their childhoods, their parents’ divorce, and being from New Orleans.

Jimmy Pierce (58) talks with his son Benjamin Pierce (22) about his nonprofit ‘Kids Making It’ and public service.

Tammam "Tom" Abouassaf (53) talks with his daughter Amal Abouassaf (21) about immigrating to the United States, his experience of culture shock, and what he is most proud of in his life.

John Lauer, Jr. interviews his father John “Jack” Lauer, Sr. about growing up in a coal town in PA and about how he met his mother.

Education Curator of the Historic New Orleans Collection, Sue Laudeman (born in 1937), discusses life as a girl in New Orleans and her relationship with the wetlands that surround the urban area. *Disclaimer: This interview was conducted in Coastal Louisiana...

Dilcia Morales, 42, talks to her friends Monica Alvarenga, 41, and Mei Lai Wong, 49 about how she crossed the U.S.- Mexico border with her mother at the age of 13.

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Xi Hua Zhao was born in China, where he lived a happy and modest life. He moved to the United States over a decade ago to help his daughter take care of his grandchild, and...

My grandma is from Brazil so some aspects of her life, like her childhood are different than most people. I like to hear funny stories about her life growing up to get to know her better and how they impacted...

We talked about my mother's childhood and her relatives and parents and my great great grandparents.

Joseph Wesolowski (76) talks with his wife, Wendy Wesolowski (59), about growing up as a street kid in the East Village of New York City, high school, his career in Engineering and adoption of their children.

Susan Di Christina (40) interviews her mother-in-law, Joan Di Christina (73) about Joan’s family ancestry and the history of the Erie Canal.

Lourdes de los Angeles Naranjo (57) talks with daughter Carmella de los Angeles Guiol (23) about her family’s path from Cuba to the U.S., and her mother’s sacrifices so she could have a better life.

Jim Philips (61) is interviewed by his son Daniel Philips (35). Jim shares his thoughts about his life with his wife and the influence of his childhood on the life he has led as an adult

Colleagues and friends Melissa Jane Pascual (26) and Nicole LeBlanc (44) discuss the progression of their careers in education, what they are most proud of, and what it means to be a part of the KIPP community.