Why I chose education!

I Gisselle Pasillas, interviewed Principal Dana Boyd. Mrs.Boyd is an elementary school principal in El Paso, Texas. Take a listen to get to know her story and why she choose to pursue a career in education!

Ralph Bledsoe and Alex Wu

Andover Stories of American Identity: Born in Compton, California, Ralph Blesdoe, a descendant of slaves, recounts his amazing journey of becoming a beloved science teacher at Andover High School.

My family's road to adoption

Catherine Yeager (my mom) talks about how her experiences as a child and in her career eventually lead her to adopting a little girl.

Cole Lehmann and Cole O'Connell

Cole Lehmann: 2021-11-13 04:21:55. Cole Lehmann (21) talks with his roommate and teammate, Cole O'Connell (22) about his high school hockey career and how that led him to Concordia College in Moorhead.

Debra Shearer Interview

This interview between Leonard and Debra Shearer begins with Debra's recollections of her childhood and later life experiences as well as her reflections on those experiences. From education to wealth and poverty, Debra covers some of the critical facets of...

Miss Ritchea

We talked about Miss Ritchea’s childhood, her most difficult moment, and the advice she would give her teenage self.

Diane, retired teacher, talks about her family and reflects on her accomplishments as a teacher.

Diane (76) is asked about her childhood and family, as well as the people who affected her life the most. She reflects on her own and her son's weddings, as well as her daughter-in-law. Diane answers why she wanted to...

Oral History of the Sixties Interview

Izzy Ruffer (16) and Brooklyn Collins (17) talk with Izzy's grandpa, David Ruffer (86) about his childhood, life experiences, education, and general life during the 1960's.

Facing Alcoholic Parents

I’m this interview we discussed life growing up with an alcoholic parent, and what that can do. We also discussed how Morgan has set goals and how she has had success even with her childhood.

Eric Diaz

We spoke about Eric’s life influences and overall reflecting on life.

Interviewing Grandma

A story of growing up in the 1940s. Dani Miller,age 14, interviews her grandma, Joyce Quinn in Los Angles,CA. You will learn about her religion, careers, teachers, family members and hobbies through this interview. You will also hear about her...

Abuela’s Story as a Cuban Immigrant

My name is Gianna Mazorra and I am 18 years old. This interview was done with my grandmother, Maria Mazorra who is 75. This interview explored my grandmother’s life as an immigrant from Cuba in America and her struggles and...

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

Me and my grandma talked about important people in her life.We also talked about how she wanted to be remembered also what information she wants to be past down to the next generation.

“You either except who you are and how you live or you reject it and create your own culture.”-Nele

Education played a big role in what culture I identify myself as. There are more advantages than disadvantages to being bi-racial.

Working into Harvard

Francette Kelley never expected to get into Harvard, but it was a welcome surprise. In this interview, James Kelley interviews Francette in Los Angeles California, about her life growing up in Boston in the 80’s. He asks her about her...