Ms. Belle Interview Essay

Once released from custody, Cassidy returned to the UK where she shared her experiences to raise awareness for violation of human rights in Chile, as she was one of 30,000 tortured. She continues to give back to the community with her want to improve people’s lives.

It was the first day of school for many in Maycomb, including myself. I had just moved from a college in Winston Country. Almost 30 years have past since that day in Maycomb when I first saw the school I was to be teaching at. The classroom smelt stale after being closed up for the whole summer, as I met my students who I would teach for the next year. The one child I remember most had a trail of dirty footprints leading to his desk. The little horror looked like he was straight from the pig pen.

> Directed by Garry Marshall, Pretty Woman is a romantic comedy and a modernized Cinderella. The story involves the evolution of the relationship between the two protagonists, Vivian (Julia Roberts) and Edward Lewis (Richard Gere). In the film how a business arrangement between a business magnate and a prostitute quickly becomes a genuine loving relationship. In addition to their complex business relationship, Edward’s lawyer Phil (Jason Alexander) is one of many obstacles to the desired “fairy tale ending.” Edward and Vivian are two broken individuals. Vivian is prostitute who is dealing with the vicissitudes of life and Edward is a divorced man who recently broke up with his girlfriend. Vivian and Edward bring out the

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Stephanie Thompson is the Executive Principal of Farragut High School. When she first started at Farragut High School, she the parents and community stated that they never knew what was going on in the school. Mrs. Thompson’s first priority was to establish ways to connect with the school community. She started by welcoming staff, students and parents every morning not only at the doorway but in the parking lot as well by directing traffic. Some days Stephanie would ask the students about their family or have short conversations about their interests. Her goal was to know her community at a deeper level than what was expected of her.

The Mount Carmel College of Nursing is one of the largest programs in central Ohio. The long history and reputation in the central Ohio area have placed the program in the forefront of providing excellent nurses. The

When interviewing Belle, I first asked her what made her decide to go into the field of social work. Belle responded informing me that she grew up in a very poor family and always felt that her teachers were her social workers. She revealed to me that some days she did not know where her next meal would come from, her family did not have running water in their house, and would her and her siblings would often have to wear dirty clothes. She explained that her teachers always supported her by

My interviewee's name is Paula Anderson-Worts. She was born in Jamaica back in the 1960’s. However, Paula along with her parents relocated to Florida when she was two years old for an improved life, and in search of the American dream. When Paula started school, she was inspired to become a teacher, doctor, and a fashion designer. Although, all throughout her life people told her she can’t become all those things, she has to select one. Even though this may be true, she still insisted on her dreams. In addition, “she thought it would be unique to follow in her mother’s footsteps”.

Larry Clayville was born in Ustick, Idaho, on June 11, 1917. Larry explained that "there was once a post office in Ustick, but there is nothing there now. That is how far out in the woods I was". Larry is a very down to earth man who has seen a lot of life. He has read the newspaper every day of his life. He is a Father, a Grandfather, and seems to be a friend to many. Larry came to California for work in 1946. He is a POW survivor, and is a member of the "Lodge," and has many friends there. He is also currently involved in a relationship.

Dobrilla Wa, a 75 year old U.S. citizen who immigrated from Belgrade, Serbia. Coming from a small farm within Serbia, Mrs. Wa has seen the development of new technologies such as cell phones, the internet, and other aspects of the modern world. I interviewed Mrs. Wa, regarding her perspective on the modern world, specifically literacy, cell phones, and computer usage.

Who is one of the best biology teachers in the Tacoma School District? Mrs. Ferrin a sophomore biology teacher at Mount Tahoma high school. As I walked in her room I was welcomed by the soft sound of music. There also was a lot of human body diagrams showing how much she valued science. She is very short compared to most of the teachers at Mount Tahoma, therefore her nickname “shorty” is very accurate.

I have a heart for books that can transport the reader back through time, but much like the main character, Dana, such time travel is masochist to experience. I 'm not talking about the realistic depiction of slavery. I think this book was read in every American Literature class in America.

The financial professional that I interviewed was Jasmine McGlashan, who is a realtor with United Real Estate North Jersey. She is a young and upcoming relator that specializes in residential real estate throughout the Central and North New Jersey area. Ms. McGlashan originally attended Michigan State University and then transferred back to her native state of New Jersey to attend Montclair State University. In 2015 she received her real estate license after watching her mother throughout her life flourish in real estate market.

Mary "Lallie" Goddard was born on December 28, 1922, in New Mexico. She has two daughters and two grandchildren, one boy, one girl. She enjoys exercising regularly and volunteering her time with others.

In La Dolce Vita, Alain Cuny plays Steiner, Marcello’s affluent and intellectual confidante, role model, and for lack of a better term: hero. Steiner lives in a home filled with pieces of art with his beautiful wife and two perfect children. He is a character that is cordial and respectful to all those around him. In a scene where the two friends enter a church together, Steiner plays Bach on the church organ and urges Marcello to have more faith in himself and finish his book. The following day, Marcello attends a party along with numerous artists and intellectuals at Steiner’s home. At one point, the two friends speak about how life is to be lived, where Marcello asks Steiner how one can abandon his or her materialistic lifestyle. Steiner ambivalently states, “Safety is not being locked up in one’s home.” He continues on by exclaiming that a “miserable life” is more preferable than existence in an organized society. A quiet guitar soundtrack is heard in the background, adding to the tone of the conversation between the two friends.