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One Small Step Conversation partners Louann Talbert (69) and James "Jim" Dierke (75) talk about their shared experiences in education and find common ground in their view of the current political climate.

Stephen "Steve" Petrie (28) interviews his coworker, Dawn Scher Thomae (58) about her career path as an anthropology curator at the Milwaukee Public Museum.

Zoraida (33) and Grace (33) talk about their friendship, their artistry, their immigrant families and Zoraida's pregnancy.

Dr. Earle Fisher (41) interviewed by his colleague Faith Morris (64) about growing up in Benton Harbor, MI and moving to Memphis, TN on a basketball scholarship, his academic achievements and work as a pastor, civil rights issues he's passionate...

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

Lucia Greenland (16) talks with her grandmother, Carmel Richmond about her childhood, favorite memories, teaching stories, and life lessons.

Nash Christian (20) interviewed Richard Haney (81), his friend about life, family, education, travels, and his career.

Bonnie Stone/Nana (82) talks with her granddaughter, Lilian Hakimi (15 1/2) about family, being an activist, and living life to the fullest.

Ezra (22) talks with Shannon (48) about her experiences as a teacher and her thoughts about the education system in the United States.

On 12/12/2017, at the Lehman College Adult Learning Center, two students, Lurinarda Gonzalez and Arnold Serieux, talk about how it was for Lurinarda, growing up in the Dominican Republic, with her wonderful grandparents. According to Lurinarda, her grandparents would rate...

One Small Step Conversation partners Marcia Oates (68) and Ann Marie Mershon (73) talk about their careers as school teachers and what they learned, the progress or lack there of on women's rights in their lifetime, abortion, and women's athletics.

Friends Ellen White (65) and Chuck Squier (70) come together to remember Ellen's experience growing up in South Dakota and a particular road trip with her father.

Jean Munson (33) interviews her colleague Isabela de Las Casas (21) about leadership, gender identity and change during quarantine.

Karen Williamson ’69, a founder of Ethos, and JudyAnn Bigby ’73 discuss the early days of campus activism and the organization’s challenges and successes in advocating for a more diverse Wellesley in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Waltraud Kuerschner (80) speaks with her daughter Ariana Kramer (51) about the places she has lived and her life experiences.

Jennifer Everett (44) speaks with her physician, Deborah Klein (62) about her immense gratitude for their trusting relationship and compassionate care Dr. Klein provided and what impact it has had on Jennifer's life.

Audrey (86) talks about her childhood during WWII, her career as a teacher and a religious minister, a blind date leading to a long marriage and more.

One Small Step partners Virginia "Gini" Archer (52) and Michael Cochran (43) discuss corporations' heavy involvement in the government, address issues in the current education system, and connect as parents learning important lessons as they go.

One Small Step conversation partners Marjorie Beale (62) and Kristina Faliciano (55) reflect upon the values instilled in them by their parents, the differences they've had with their parents and the importance of compassion and listening.

Robert Hellenga (78) talks with Joseph Lennon (51) about their friendship of 34 years. Hellenga taught Lennon from 1986-1990, and was his mentor. They talked about literature, pens, music, Italian food, and Knox College. Hellenga is in hospice with neuroendocrine...

Maura (14) talks with her mom Michelle (46) about her childhood, teaching, and why she loves teaching.

Martha Bache-Wiig (61) interviews her former childhood caregiver, Theresa Snyder (92) about her childhood, career, and marriage.

Sisters Tammy Henry [no age given] and Tiffiny Benton-Hoke [no age given] sit down with their mother, Wilbertine Calhoun (73), to ask her about the parts of her life story that she has not shared with her daughters. As she...

One Small Step partners Charles Eby (76) and Janet Fox-Petersen [no age given] talk about their families, getting involved in their communities, and about the importance of compassion.

Hank Ebert (64) interviews his wife Maione Carrijo (58) about her life in Brazil before she married him and moved to Idaho. Maione then interviews Hank about his unique upbringing as the child of diplomats, living in various countries from...