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Shirley Marchwick (67) explains what happened to cause her to become a teacher. She explains what she likes, the obstacles she’s went through, and how she’s felt throughout her life.

MaryAnn Hayes was an educator and discussed some of her classroom management techniques and styles.

David Jensen discusses how growing up on Long Island and other events in his life have shaped him. He then talks about his careers as a firefighter and nurse, the lessons these jobs taught him and his hopes for the...

This is my StoryCorps Interview for Mrs. Rothstein’s class.

Courtney talks about how narcolepsy has affected her relationships and life in general.

Tajay Ramos (18) speaks to her friend and former boss Ashley Zalabak (30) about her experience as an teen intern at the South Carolina Aquarium, her interests in becoming a sea turtle biologist and hopes for her generation to care...

This is recording of me interviewing my aunt who is 32 years old. She tells story's of her childhood, why she came to the United States, and advice she would give to her younger self.

In this interview, Created on November 26, 2017 in Manhattan Beach, California. Sadie Levin (14) and her past teacher Terry Gladstone discussed many influences that Mrs. Gladstone had in her life what led her to where she is today. We...

Irma Larson (96) talks with her great-granddaughter, Madison Berndt (19) about the American Legion and growing issues of remembering veterans.

[Recorded: Friday, December 3, 2021] Liz (43) and John (68) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Liz is a mother of three teenagers and teaches at a local elementary school in Albemarle County. John opened a yoga...

One Small Step conversation partners Fran Britton (72) and Alicia Murie (40) met for the first time virtually to talk about their experiences in education, Alicia's brain injury and activism, their roots coming from military families and how they both...

Mialisa (42) talks to Sarah (54) talk about their experiences at Friends Seminary School. Mialisa was Sarah's student and tells Sarah of the incredible impact Sarah had on her development of sense of self. Mialisa and Sarah discuss teaching risks...

Grammy talked about her grandmother and how funny she was. Grammy also talked about how she valued education and kindness. Lastly Grammy talked about people’s she proud of, in particular my mom because my mom helps others.

Eric Fitzgerald (59) shares a conversation with mentee Natasha Skelton (39) about the importance of conservation education and being brave enough to jump into the mud.

We were talking about how my mom is so proud of me because I have more education than her.

In this interview, Amareah Bead interviews Mrs. Elaine Coates, the first African American woman to graduate and live on campus at the University of Maryland. It is an inspiring and heartwarming story about the importance of perservering through adversity.

Talk with my mother about womanhood/motherhood and overall memories of her life

Mahendra Shah always wanted to make a “lasting impression” on society. He always wanted to make a change and have a purpose in life. As a child, he believed that having a “last impression” on society was to become a...

In this interview, we talk about how school has changed Alejandra’s sense of identity and who she is as a person.

Bailey Stahl, an actress, talks about her experiences throughout her life on stage and how it has impacted her.

Book discussion of 1984 by George Orwell

M’a Skidmore is being interviewed by University of Akron student Kayla Figueroa about the current state of the education system. She is a teacher at Miller South performing arts school teaching English and history.

My grandma shares stories of her youth and things she’s learned over the years

Molly is a young lady from a small town in the Panhandle of Texas. She’s going into the teaching field as a biologist. In the interview she talks of growing up and her faith along with wishes for the future...

This conversation was recorded in August 2020 between Erika Washburn and Kermit Vincent Washburn Junior, our dad, also known as Tim. It was about family and life reflections and some thoughts about the future and what’s important!