How the Covid-19 pandemic has affected adolescents' abilities to form their own identities

In this interview, Amy Watson talks about how she sees adolescents through the eyes of a high school administrator, especially how it has changed because of the Covid-19 pandemic. She also discusses her role as a parent and administrator during...

Melissa Zeneri talks about her favorite memories.

This interview was recorded in Massillon, Ohio on November 29th, 2019. Melissa Zeneri describes her favorite memories of childhood, to adult hood.

Carl McNair – brother of beloved astronaut Ronald McNair – and Kimberlin Butler discuss the impact of being a Ronald McNair Scholar/Fellow.

Carl McNair - brother of beloved astronaut Ronald McNair - and Kimberlin Butler discuss the impact of being a Ronald McNair Scholar/Fellow. A star McNair Alumna, Kimberlin shares the story of how the McNair Scholarship opened doors for her to...

Natasha Rodriguez and Barbara Lucey: Cheerleading, Self-Confidence, and a Hero

Barbara Lucey (68) interviews Natasha Rodriguez (23) about her experiences with cheerleading and her hero who made her dream a reality. This is a story about finding self-confidence, important memories and friends, and an important familial relationship.

Curtis Reliford and Christy Hightower

Curtis Reliford talks about overcoming racism and serious adversity to find and fulfill his life's purpose which is helping those who are experiencing hard times: hurricane Katrina victims and the Navajo and Hopi people. Curtis describes how he follows his...

Nicholas Piediscalzi and Christy Hightower

Nicholas Piediscalzi, a retired United Church of Christ minister, talks to us about his personal experience and relationship to peace, as well as his work in peace-making in larger settings. As a minister in Chicago in the 1940s and 1950’s...

Motivation and Self Esteem in High School

I interviewed my sister on her experiences in an early college program and the effects of academic competition on her personality.

The Effect of Gender Roles on Adolescents In a Small Community/School

In my rural hometown of Cassadaga, I will be interviewing my brother Braden LeBaron (17) and his girlfriend Sarah Elder (17). They are both student athletes, who work outside of school, and on the surface seem to have a lot...