How a Crazy Childhood Could Make an Amazing Teacher

Growing up, Basant Tawfik took a different route when it came to an average childhood. As she grew older, religion paved a way for her and shaped her to be the successful teacher she is today.

Rob & I

Rob shared about his family and career.

Linda Carter + Jeff Carter

[Recorded Saturday, June 11, 2022] Linda Carter () and Jeff Carter (Col '92) sit down to record a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, VA. Linda shares the influence growing up in a conservative, Christian household has had on her...

Kaya Ilas and Kashmir Blake

Student Kaya Ilas speaks with teacher Kashmir Blake about how dance has followed her throuhout her life and shaped her into the person and teacher that she is today.

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Mary Sheila Harmon-Sasso and Mary Harmon-Christian

Mary "Cathy" Harmon-Christian (57) talks with her aunt Mary Sheila Harmon-Sasso (83) about the Harmon family line and their roots in Illinois by way of Ireland.

Tammy Thomson, 9-2-22

My mom who has been teaching for 32 years gives her advice on the teaching profession and shared a funny teaching experience.

Hayden and Grace 2024

Hayden (17) talks to his former high school Spanish teacher, Grace (29), about their current lives within and outside of school.

An Interview with Ms. Okulski

I interviewed Ms. Okulski about her challenges as a special education teacher.

Talking to a baby boomer about her life

She talks about how she grew up to a poor family to being a retired principle. She tells us about her connections to her students. She also talks about the wars that effected her. And now she lives a luxurious...

The People Person of Pueblo CO

Sydney Studholme wanted to take this Thanksgiving break to interview one of the kindest people she knows. Her Nana, Sandra Faiola

Story Corps Mrs Shannon

We talked about Mrs.Shannon, a science teacher and how her job has affected her life.

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Lara Petitclerc-Stokes and Perry Stokes

Lara Petitclerc-Stokes (52) talks with her husband, Perry Stokes (53), about their early decision not to have children and how it is has benefitted their individual and collective lives.

The places of her memories
January 8, 2018 App Interview

During the 60s my grandmother traveled and taught. She shared her memories of traveling throughout Europe and Isreal during her extended honeymoon.

Pa’s Memoirs (Robert Michel)

Robert gave us a short summery of this life, then talked fondly of his family and his love for sports. He also shared stories of his teaching career and growing up in New Hampshier in the 1930s and 40s. He...

Passion in Life and Teaching

Carol and I talked about her passion for teaching. We also talked about how important it is to follow your own passion in life.

Interview with Mom

Daughter Elizabeth asks her mother Sarah important questions about her past addiction and how it affects her today.

Judy Hauff & Louise Dimiceli-Mitran

Judy Hauff and Louise Dimiceli-Mitran worked at the Old Town School in the 1970s, at a time when everyone seemed to wear a lot of hats. They reunited to talk about some of the adventures they had together back then,...

Lila Mae Dean Hoogeveen – Part 1

Life growing up in Spencer, IA. Teaching. Marriage. Life. And more.

An interview with Debbie

We talked about her upbringing with her family. Also throughout we had commentary from our dog yogi