“No shortcuts in life”

Lynn Carlson, a teacher and the Law Coordinator of Forest Hills High School reflects on the values that she’s learned from teaching.

Amalia Matchett and her mother Heather Matchett talk about studying family heritage

In this interview, conducted in November 2022 in Tucson, Arizona, Amalia Matchett (16) interviews her closest confidant and mother Heather Matchett (50) about her childhood growing up in New York and her search for answers about their family heritage. Ms....

My Autistic Sister, Sara

My younger sister, Sara, is autistic but it doesn’t stop her from being an amazing person.

Chatting with my oldest brother Nick about the steps in the life of an educator and a brother.

I talk with my oldest brother, Nick about his upbringing and influences on him to pursue a career as a first grade teacher. We talk about the role of a teacher, and the advice he would give to others doing...

Jasier and Jarlin 2

Jasier interviews her sister Jarlin about her life experiences.

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Kerry Miller and Tara Hastings

Sisters Kerry Miller (43) and Tara Hastings (40), reflect on their mother’s time with Parkinson’s Disease, stigmas around mental health, and how their mother’s lighthearted, kind spirit remained throughout her entire life.

Evaluating artistic potential with Jen Waldman

Mara Jill Herman (Astoria) interviews Jen Waldman (Manhattan) on May 12, 2021. They discuss early dance recitals, teenage enterprising, getting messy with Musical Theater, YoungArts, and adapting the Jen Waldman Studio to a thriving virtual community.

"Schooling" COVID-19 – Comments on how varying levels of education were affected by the pandemic

A discussion amongst family members about their experiences related to education and how they were impacted by the pandemic. Erin (25, They/Them) was furloughed from their job at the start of the pandemic, and then chose to resume college courses...

Interview With A Twin Sister- Erin and Maggie Salko

Maggie and Erin Salko talk about what it was like growing up as twins. They share their hopes for one another and their plans for the future.

Living through COVID

An interview with a NYC school teacher who is going into work despite the risks.

The Amazing Life of Grandma Cac

In this interview, held on December 9, 2019, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Riley Marschall speaks with Cathrine Harrington about Cathrine’s childhood growing up, what it was like for her getting into school, and getting a job. She talks about her...

“I have more responsibilities now. I can manage my time and like take care of myself”.

On December 1,2019 I(Jasmeen Kaur) interviewed Harsimrandeep Singh who is my brother. I am 14 years old and my brother is 19 years old. He is really important to me and he taught me things that nobody has ever told...

Living His Best Life

My interview with my Great Uncle Steve was nothing short of spectacular. I learned a lot about his interesting life story and was able to discover the secrets of how to live a long and happy life. We talked about...

The Life of Juliette

In this interview, I asked my sister about her life so far, and what legacy she wants to pass down to her kids.

Anil Leatherwal and his transition from childhood to now to the future.

In this interview, conducted over the phone from Chicago to Los Angeles in June 2018, Anil Leatherwal shares his life story from childhood to now. Mr.Leatherwal starts off by mentioning the numerous hardships his family encountered such as divorce, financial...

Interviewing John Brosnan, my Dad

I talk with my dad about his life, his childhood, and how he got to where he is today.