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48:20
Adrienne Brown and Pamela Ajhar

One Small Step Partners, Pamela Ajhar (60) and Adrienne Brown (54), discuss their experiences having sons in the military, key issues of importance to them, and their rejection of political labels.

Andy Ulrich and Bill Antholis

[Recorded: Friday, November 12, 2021] Andy Ulrich (42) and Bill Antholis (56) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Andy is an Instructional Coach for Albemarle County Public Schools and Bill is the CEO of the Miller Center...

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39:19
Brandy Harris and Julie Leeth

Brandy Harris (35) and her mentor, Julie Leeth (69), look back on their early memories of one another, discuss their shared passion for supporting young people in public education, and appreciate the roles they have played in one another’s lives.

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41:47
Joanie Schirm and Elise Rolenc

One Small Step partners Joanie Schirm (73) and Elise Rolenc (50) share a conversation about their families, the public education system, and the importance of local government. They also talk about the value of finding connections with other people and...

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48:08
Debi Smulyan and Nick Meyers

One Small Step participants Debi Smulyan (69) and Nick Meyers (56) discuss their upbringings in Oakland, CA and Erie, PA, respectively. They discuss how their upbringings affect their current political views and talk about the education system and the two-party...

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46:44
Patti Faini and Tina Pittman

One Small Step partners Patti Faini (63) and Tina Pittman (54) discuss their catholic upbringings, the future of younger generations, personal struggles, and local issues in Richmond.

Sarita Mehta and Amanda Coombs

[Recorded: Friday, June 10, 2022] Sarita (21, UVA '22) and Amanda (27, UVA '17) have a One Small Step conversation during Alumni Weekend at UVA. Sarita and Amanda, both recent UVA graduates, discuss life after college and their shared interest...

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40:10
Richard Moore and Ronald Martin

One Small Step partners Richard Moore (61) and Ronald Martin (73) share a conversation about atheism, faith, the role of faith in politics, and the separation of church and state.

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01:10:59
Michael Hartoonian and Sarah Kopplin

Sarah Kopplin (45) speaks with former professor, Dr. Michael Hartoonian (86). Kopplin and Hartoonian discuss social studies, civics, history, philosophy, and public education. Their dialogue dives into the theoretical backings behind their beliefs— namely gravitating around 'what it means to...

Melody Barnes and Matt Hantzmon (Part 2)

[Recorded: Tuesday, June 21, 2022] Melody and Matt record a follow-up One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia, 7 months after their first meeting. They kick off by discussing the outcome of the 2021 Virginia elections and share their opinions...

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Richard Cole and Janice Nolan

One Small Step conversation partners Richard "Rick" Cole (71) and Janice Nolan (47) discuss the values implicit in their education backgrounds, conversations with family and discussions with community, and wanting role models for compromise for the kids in their lives.

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48:59
Kota [No Name Given] and Diana [No Name Given]

One Small Step conversation partners Kota "Dakota" [No Name Given] (40) and Diana [No Name Given] (60) talk about public school versus homeschool education, access to healthcare, and toeing the line between conservativism and liberalism.

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50:22
Melissa Salgado and Eva Heredia

Amigas Eva Heredia [no edad dado] y Melissa Salgado (31) hablan sobre una escuela KIPP en en norte de California donde Eva es la madre de uno de los estudiantes y Melissa es la directora de participación comunitaria. [Friends Eva...

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39:39
Ali Rendulic and William West

Father and daughter William "Bill" West (81) and Ali Rendulic (38) discuss Bill's latest birthday, the people who had the most profound effect on him with storytelling, aging, parenting advice, teaching, and the educational system.

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39:05
Paula Castano and James Castano

Spouses, Paula Castano (49) and James Castano (52), share a conversation about how they met, how their relationship developed, their work in the FBI, counterterrorism, the adoption process, their children, and their work with Hillsborough Public School Advocates in Tampa.

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41:55
Andrew Currie and Duncan Currie

Andrew Currie (59) shares a conversation with his father, Duncan Currie (83), about his childhood, his career in public education, and their family.