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.

Cesia Villatoro and her mom, Claudia Martinez, talk about growing up in Guatemala transitioning into a new country

In this interview, made on June 2018 in Chicago, IL, Cesia Villatoro(17) interviews her mom Claudia Martinez(41) about growing up in Guatemala. She talks about the struggles she obtained in her home country and some she faced as she moved...

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.

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.

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...

Interview with my grandmother ( country music singer Carroll Baker)

Discussed her childhood and how her past has shaped her into the person she has become and how it helped her become a singer.

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...

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Mary Jackson and Josiah Bennetone

Josiah Bennetone (37) shares a conversation with his grandmother, Mary Jackson (90), about Mary’s childhood in Wilmington, North Carolina, segregation and integration of Wilmington schools, her career, her faith, and how the world has changed since she was a child.

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.

Remember Where You Came From

Always remember where you came from and live a faith filled-life.

Mick’s World War II Stories

Micky talks about his experiences in World War II and the lessons he learned while stationed in Okinawa. He shared about his life before and after the war and other stories of his life full of journeys around the world.

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.