The War at Home: My Mother’s story

One in three women have experienced domestic violence worldwide; most of this violence is intimate partner violence. Eighteen percent of all relationships are interracial or multicultural. This project focuses solely on my mother's experience and telling her story of survival....

"I was a lucky guy. I found a job in a beautiful marina, where the people were nice, and the boats were nice boats."

Jacob Garrow, 16, interviews his grandpa Robert Shibla, 92, on Thanksgiving day 2023 in his Aunt's living room. Jacob ask’s about many different times from his grandfather's life. Robert shares a multitude of stories and memories, from childhood recollections to...

Garrett Fulks and Om Sharma

[Recorded: Friday, July 21, 2023] This One Small Step mini-conversation was recorded in Charlottesville, Virginia as part of the Sorensen Institute’s summer High School Leaders Program in 2023. Garrett Fulks (17) is from Kingwood and Om Sharma (16) is from...

Just me talking about my child therapists.
December 19, 2017 App Interview

This is my first submission, it's definitely not going to be the best. Most of what I could say here is covered in the interview, so just keep an open mind and try to enjoy.

Katherine Zeller, SNC Student

Jessica interviewing Katherine Zeller, a high school student attending a few classes here at SNC.

Deszaray Sinclair and Tallyn Taylor

Deszaray Sinclair (34) talks with son, Tallyn Taylor (15) about the hard things in high school.

The Great Thanksgiving Listen 2018: My Grandma’s past – An interview with Chriselle & Nora

In this interview, Nora Ballesteros talks with her granddaughter, Chriselle Tegel, about her childhood in the Philippines. They discuss Nora’s hardship as a single mom, family responsibilities as the eldest child, high school experiences, and life lessons.

Joseph William Eyles and Mary Kelline Webb

Kelline Webb talks about her experiences growing up on Mary Avenue in Albany, Georgia, as a senior at Albany High School in 1972, and as a professional care-giver in Panama City, Florida. (interviewed February 2, 2024)

Kat Liebowitz and Cadigan Periello

[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. Kat Liebowitz (17) from Alexandria and Cadigan Periello (16) from Charlottesville discuss...

A Covid Thanksgiving with Brooke & Owen Hiltz

Owen Hiltz (11) talks with his mom, Brooke (43) about how Covid has affected their Thanksgiving holiday and their year, in general.

"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...

Simone Nied and Diana Carlson

[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. Simone Nied (16) is from Virginia Beach and Diana Carlson (16) is...

Lally Northcutt and Grace Sgueglia

[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. Lally Northcutt (17) is from Sterling and Grace Sgueglia (17) is from...

Noah Le Beau & Alan Black: Life, Covid- 19 & Meditation

Noah Le Beau: 2020-10-09 18:19:21 Noah Le Beau and Alan Black are family friends. Alan knows Noah's father from law school and Noah interviewed Alan for a class project. They talked about Alan's life, the impact of Covid-19, and the...

Em Gathers Interviews Her Sibling, Iggy Gathers, About Growing Up as a LGBTQ Foster Youth

For the Great Thanksgiving Listen in November 2021, Em Gathers (17) interviews her sibling, Iggy Gathers (21), at her dorm in New Jersey. They talk about their childhood and high school memories. They share their struggles and experiences as lgbtq...

Central America Immigration

This interview is a student speaking to an immigrant from Guatemala about her experiences in the US.S

Brenna Cavanaugh

In tis test recording, Brenna Cavanaugh, a student at Eastern Michigan University, in Ypsilanti, MI, records a practice audio file for the Great Thanksgiving Listen 2021. Brenna Cavanaugh is a student and is majoring is psychology

More Than a Mere Textbook Definition – What Education Means for Today’s Youth

I interview high school teacher Paul Werner about the changes he has seen over the 25 years of Rocklin High School's history. He mentions the effects of new technology, teaching methods, and college stress on students, which he believes has...

"Ingrid Kimble Peterson and Joyce Shaw Peterson"

Joyce Shaw Peterson (81) talks with her granddaughter, Ingrid Kimble Peterson (12) about her work as a history professor.

“Share with people, tell them how much you love them, don’t wait until they are dying to tell them what they mean to you.” – Mrs. McCann

Husband and wife talk about their childhood and what is was like to grow up with a bunch of siblings. Mr. and Mrs. McCann discuss what it was like having to share one bathroom with nine other people and taking...