Jim Batchelder and Alex Wu

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Jim Batchelder, with thirteen generations in Massachusetts, recollects his life growing up in Andover. After becoming a beloved art teacher for many years, and working closely with the Andover Center for History and Culture to...

Vicki Baum-Hommes and Neissa Rogene

Vicki tells Neissa about one thing that had a huge impact on her life trajectory. During her senior year of high school, her family moved from Long Island, NY to Otis, MA a small town in western Massachusetts.

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Andrew Knight and Paul Jeffrey

One Small Step partners Andrew Knight (25) and Paul Jeffrey (58) discuss growing up in large families, their evolving religious beliefs, parenting goals, and Paul's negative interactions with the police.

Interview with Don Hunter

We talked about what it was like growing up on an “island” in Massachusetts and some of the memories made there.

Interviewing my Grandpa

Interviewing my grandpa, Bill Hirtle, about his younger years, his time in the military, how he met his wife, and lessons he’s gleaned from life.

Bonding with my Boyfriend’s Stepmom.

Kathy Breault is my boyfriend’s stepmom. She answers questions about her childhood, her family, her experience coming to America, and more!

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

We talked about childhood memories and what her siblings and parents were like. She also told me stories about how she met her husband.