Emma Wayne and Zade Haddad

[Recorded: Tuesday, March 19th, 2024] UVA Students Zade Haddad (21) from Fairfax, Virginia and Emma Wayne (22) from Charlottesville, Virginia recorded a One Small Step conversation as part of their course 'Lead From Anywhere.' Following basic introductory information, the major...

Mary Margaret Sell and Emma Smith

[Recorded Wednesday, February 28, 2024] UVA students Mary Margaret (20) from Dallas, TX, and Emma (19) from Fauquier County, VA recorded a One Small Step conversation as part of their course 'Democracy and Public Service'. During this conversation, Emma and...

Anna Bartlett and Kate Johnson

[Recorded Tuesday, September 12, 2023] Anna (19) from Douglasville, Georgia, and Kate (18) from Somerville, Massachusetts participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Anna discusses finding leadership and...

Michael Racz and Thara Venkatesan

[Recorded: Friday, July 21, 2023] This One Small Step conversation was recorded in Charlottesville, Virginia as part of the Sorensen Institute’s summer High School Leaders Program in 2023. Michael Racz (15) is from Roanoke and Thara Venkatesan (16) is from...

Media and Race

Kaley interviews student athlete KJ about his views on Race and Media. The conversation also covers sports and religion.

Cheryl Montgomery and Emily Feldman

[Recorded Thursday, February 9th, 2023] Cheryl (50) and Emily (62) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Cheryl, originally from Culpeper, Virginia and now residing in Fluvanna County, works in clinical research coordination at UVA after working at...

Christopher Joseph and Sarah Reed

[Recorded Friday, February 17, 2023] Christopher (20) and Sarah (34) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Christopher is involved with student council and is a first generation college student at the University of Virginia. Sarah is originally...

Hank’s Story: Kindertransport and Beyond
November 27, 2022 App Interview

Sara Kandler, age 56, interviews her father, Hank Kandler, age 93, about his early life in Germany and his experiences as a Kindertransport child. They discuss the difficulties and loss faced by Hank, his brother Gerry, and their family in...

Rollie Zumbrunn and Don Gathers

[Recorded: Tuesday, August 23, 2022] Rollie (45) and Don (63) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Rollie works for Facilities Management at the University of Virginia, and Don is a deacon who served as the chair of...

Is Social Media Shaping Our Future?

I, Becca Mizrachy, am interviewing my friend, Taylor Hart, about how social media has impacted her life. I am asking her questions about if she believes social media is going to be prevalent in our future.

Saunders-Dowell Interview

Nathan Saunders (16) and Stephen Dowell (37), members of the Trinity Episcopal School Community, talk about family, religion, and other life topics.

My Fantastic Big Middle Brother

A younger sister interviews her 86 year old brother whose life’s work focused on science education, especially evolution. The sibling’s age difference is 14 years so their life experiences were vastly different.

High School Engineering Teacher/Dad Talks Covid and Technology

I interviewed my dad who teaches engineering and architecture in high school about his experience with technology throughout his life and how it’s impact on future generations can lead to great things. We discussed in detail how covid has impacted...

Project 3: Interview 2 with Lucia Owens

Interviewing Lucia Owens about media, COVID-19, self-care, current events, and mental health. Lucia has taken a unique path to self-care, and offers a one of a kind perspective.

Before and after: School during the pandemic

What is school like for a 6th grade student during the pandemic? This brief interview gives a glimpse of what a school is like for a kid before and after a pandemic.

How Communication has evolved with Uncle Mo

I interviewed my favorite Uncle Maurice Taylor(58). Me and him talked about how interpersonal communication has changed over the years.

Interview about the internet and online media with a clinical analyst

This was an interview about the progression and future of the internet and online social media with Pat Moses, a clinical analyst