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Alison (Keeler) Carrillo shares with us her experience of “plunging in” as a founding parent at the Santa Cruz Waldorf School back in the 70s, her 41 year connection to the school, how the parents over the years have made...

Annie Prafcke (25) talks with her partner Hassan Hayat (30) about the process he went through to receive his US Green Card.

John Lizarraga (63) and his wife Lynn Lizarraga (64) discuss their upbringings, how they both became educators and how they met.

A discussion of life in the 1900’s, professional life, and a childhood living through World War II.

We discuss Dr. Sheryl Cohen's life experiences that have brought her to be Director of Early Childhood Education and Elementary School at Pilgrim School in Los Angeles California.

Victoria "Vicky" Swerdloff (54) shares a conversation with her daughter Alex Swerdloff (22) about life after college, memories of growing up, experiences in Boise, Idaho, perspectives, and their relationship.

“The Germans shot my father, shot my sister, she was twelve years old.” On November 28, 2019 in Studio City, California, Andrew Yotnegparian sat down with his grandfather, Maurice Yotnegparian, to learn about the struggles he faced in his life...

This is a summary of Scott’s road from an intern, to an assistant head at a prestiges private school.

Mentor and student reconnect after 9 years

In this interview, conducted in December 2, 2019 in Los Angeles, CA, Janet Luna (16 year old) interviews her father Maximino Luna (49 year old) about his experience on immigrating to the U.S at a young age. Max also discusses...

Victor Calderon (37) interviews his wife Araceli Rodriguez (35) about how her upbringing in Yuma and her relationship to Arizona after she graduated college.

Lisa Jordan McCarthy talks of the group effort to open Maple Village Waldorf School in Long Beach, California, halfway between established Waldorf schools in Orange County and greater Los Angeles. Lisa touches on keeping the heart of the school through...

This interview talks about Margarita Artavia’s experiences visiting California State prisons and how it led her to her career teaching at USC.

My grandpa talks about his life growing up in the city of Paramount. He also describes his time spent in the service and advice for his great grandchildren.

Interview with Ondrej Sedlacik and Even Tsegai.

Sister Gladia Bell (89), Lue Hicks (78), and Willie B. Kennedy (88) talk about their childhood memories, their wonderful parents and their life growing up in the South

A short interview of Member and activist Dolores Hernández of the Immigrants with Disabilities (IWD).

In this interview, conducted in April 2023 in Anaheim, California, Donya Zanjani (20) interviews her mom and Farah Zanjani (63) about her childhood in Iran. She also talks about her struggles with her arranged marriage and gives advice on motherhood,...

Virginia Fraire [no age given] and Jacob Fraire [no age given] discuss immigration to the United States, growing up in poverty, and the importance of education. Jacob and his family immigrated from Mexico to the United States, where they were...

Reshma Gajjar, an Indian-American, describes her journey as a dancer, from performing at Luaus as a third grader to dancing on the silver screen in Hollywood.

My dad and I discuss what it was like growing up with immigrant parents.

Larry talks about growing up in Salt Lake, California, and Las Vegas. He met and married Nancy Ann and tells about his family, work experiences, mission, and service in the LDS church.

Sean is a volunteer with KYCC’s Youth Services, where he tutors students one-on-one with homework help. Born and raised in Seoul, Korea, Sean came to the U.S. in 1999. As a first-generation Korean American businessman, Sean has an office in...

Molly talks about why she chose the Santa Cruz Waldorf School for her son and the warm, rhythmic and loving environment in which these young children are able to explore and grow.

One Small Step partners Jim Candelaria (62) and Armida Huerta (56) share a conversation about their family histories and the roots of their political beliefs.