How the ITA (Inital Teaching Alphabet) Effected my Grandmother’s Education.

My grandmother, Marlene Aris, had been subjected to the ITA learning program as a child. This negatively effected her and her classmate’s education and reading ability.

My interview with grandma

Reagan talks with her Grandma Patty about her childhood, thoughts on COVID-19, and the pieces of advice she has learned over the years.

Judy 6/22/23

Kiwimbi International summer interns Claire (21) and Katherine (20) interview Judy (18), a former student at Kiwimbi’s tailoring program. Judy shares a bit about her family, dropping out of school, and finding Kiwimbi.

Shawn McInerney, Midland CEO, Discusses Midland History with Dr. Ed Scagliotta, Founder of The Midland School in NJ.

On July 20, 2017, Midland's current President & CEO, Shawn M. McInerney, interviewed Dr. Edward Scagliotta, Former Executive Director and Founder of The Midland School - a nonprofit School and specialized program for children and young adults with intellectual and...

Father and Daughter Discuss His Time in Ireland

Mattie Adam (27) and Kerry Adam (57) discuss Kerry’s time abroad at Trinity College as a student in 1985. Topics covered include what traveling can bring to one’s life, Dublin’s best fish and chips, math classes in Ireland versus math...

Interview Tribal Elder

Struggles with the English language in school.

English Interview W Dad

This interview was with my dad for a school English assignment. I think it was really fun to get to do this with him, and I know he looked forward to doing this with me and for me to choose...

Travis Lewis and his grandfather Walter Lewis discuss life growing up and the lessons learned through experiences.

In this interview, Travis Lewis (18) interviews his grandfather Walter Lewis about his life growing up and the experiences and lessons he had during his lifetime. Walter Lewis talks about the hard work he did all his life and the...

Power Your Story/ Interview

I asked Chris questions to better understand him as in individual.

Growing up in Miami

Kate Harrison (15) interviews her grandma Roberta Epstein (73) about her life growing up in Miami. She talks about walking home from school, road trips with her family and what her parents were like.

Ismett Vasquez and Lurinarda Gonzalez, 2 students at the ALC – Lehman College, talk about Ismett’s childhood, in the South Bronx.

On November 21, 2017, at Lehman College - Adult Learning Center, Ismett Vasquez and Lurinarda Gonzalez talked about Ismett's childhood and what it was like growing up in the South Bronx. Ismett shares a happy and a sad memory about...

Grandpa Gerry

We discussed his childhood and adolescence, who was influential in his life, and any advice he’d give to his teenage self.

Overcoming Stereotypes

We talked about the stereotypes of catholic vs public school.

Angelina Martinez and her mother Donna Polniak talk about childhood and parents

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Chicago, Illinois, Angelina Martinez (15) interviews her mother Donna Polniak (44) about the changing of her dad. Ms.Polniak talks about how her dad wasn’t such a figure when she was younger but...

The great listen

I interviewed my mom on her past. She talked about coming to the United States has shifted her view in things.

The way you are now

Throughout my life I’ve always heard bits and pieces about my Mom’s childhood but never knew the whole story all together so by asking her these questions the holes of my knowledge will be filled

I Teach You and You Teach Me

In this interview, see how it is like to be a high school teacher, the struggles, the relationship you make, the experiences as a teacher. Ms. Graves tells a bit about her story of why she wanted to become a...

GTL 2017 CHS Keating W2 Chris Kim

This interview was conducted by Chris Kim on his neighbor Alex Barriera.

My dad 2

We talked about some of his life and how it was him raising me in my life. We also talked about some of his memories that he remembers the most.

Mom and Daughter

Daughter interviews mother about her life, history, and personal things.