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Growing up, Basant Tawfik took a different route when it came to an average childhood. As she grew older, religion paved a way for her and shaped her to be the successful teacher she is today.

In this interview, conducted in November 2023 in Valparaiso, Indiana, Sadie Bolan (16) interviews her father Joseph (62) about his life— beginning at his high school career— and leading up to his life in the present. With school, he talks...

His experience as a teacher

Me and my uncle talking about different subjects

Rob shared about his family and career.

I interview my dad about parts of his life like what he wanted to be growing up, and about what he wanted his dream life to be. I also asked him about how he would like to be remembered.

Sam Haaland interviewing his father Ken about his life.

[Recorded Saturday, June 11, 2022] Linda Carter () and Jeff Carter (Col '92) sit down to record a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, VA. Linda shares the influence growing up in a conservative, Christian household has had on her...

Student Kaya Ilas speaks with teacher Kashmir Blake about how dance has followed her throuhout her life and shaped her into the person and teacher that she is today.

I interviewed my friend about her family

My mom who has been teaching for 32 years gives her advice on the teaching profession and shared a funny teaching experience.

Interview with my grandparents for a school assignment.

Hayden (17) talks to his former high school Spanish teacher, Grace (29), about their current lives within and outside of school.

I interviewed Ms. Okulski about her challenges as a special education teacher.

Phoebe Scheier is 15 years old and she is interviewing her father Erik Scheier. They talked about the sports Erik did when he was younger and how they affected them.

She talks about how she grew up to a poor family to being a retired principle. She tells us about her connections to her students. She also talks about the wars that effected her. And now she lives a luxurious...

My mother’s experience as a teacher

Sydney Studholme wanted to take this Thanksgiving break to interview one of the kindest people she knows. Her Nana, Sandra Faiola

We talked about Mrs.Shannon, a science teacher and how her job has affected her life.

Lara Petitclerc-Stokes (52) talks with her husband, Perry Stokes (53), about their early decision not to have children and how it is has benefitted their individual and collective lives.

Interview of my grandfather Poppy

Asking my brother about his school days and his favorite things to do.

During the 60s my grandmother traveled and taught. She shared her memories of traveling throughout Europe and Isreal during her extended honeymoon.

This interview was conducted by Viggo Bergs (9) on November 26, 2022. He interviews his Great- Grandpa, Marvin Michael Bach from Wheaton, MN. They discuss everything from growing up to the military.

Robert gave us a short summery of this life, then talked fondly of his family and his love for sports. He also shared stories of his teaching career and growing up in New Hampshier in the 1930s and 40s. He...