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.

Generational Childhood

We discussed her past experiences, memories, and thoughts regarding her religion.

Reasearch

Quick talk about past present and future

How a Crazy Childhood Could Make an Amazing Teacher

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.

Radarettes: PhilCo during WWII

The Radarettes were a unique cohort of women trained as electrical engineers during World War II.

Interview with John R. Hall, The Sociology of religion and Religious Sects.

Interview of John R. Hall, a 74 year old research professor of sociology at UC Davis and UC Santa Cruz. Conducted by his daughter, Nicola R. Hall a 15 year old high school student. The interview talks about John R....

Toby Linkin talking to Robert Linkin

Toby Linkin asks questions to his father about religion, work, and politics.

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.

Resilience, music, and religious faith during a time of Grief and Loss

In this interview, Jackie Koepchen describes her relationship with her sister and how it changed during childhood, adulthood, and eventually when her sister passed away. When discussing her sister‘s passing, Jackie explained how she was able to cope and gain...

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.

Erica & Waymond: Passionate Parents Living a Lovely Life

In this interview, orchestrated in November 2017 in Flint, Michigan, Alexandria Beavers (15) interviews her parents Erica (46) and Waymond (45) about living in a small town in Arkansas, having two wonderful children and overcoming obstacles with the help of...

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...

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...

English 1102 Final Project

This interview was about the origin, motivation and challenges of the organization