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This project includes middle school students with the help of their parents interviewing a community member that represents their heritage to discuss the positive life outcomes and societal impact of their rich linguistic capacity. The interview highlights the benefits of being fluent in more than one language and it impact in their community.
COHORTS 2022-2023 AND 2023-2024
SPANISH
Interviewer: Adrian DominguezInterviewee: Erik Fernando Sandoval Velasco
Warden Middle School
Grade 7
UKRAINIAN
Interviewer:Ruta KucherInterviewee: Tatyana (Tonya) Usach
Sequoyah Middle School
7th Grade
VIETNAMESE
Interviewer: Leilah SpaldingInterviewee: Dr. Minh-Anh Hodge
Tacoma Public Schools Administration
Grade 8
PACIFIC ISLANDER SAMOAN
Interviewer: Tamato IafetaInterviewee: Lua Pritchard
Asia Pacific Culture Center
Grade 8
FRENCH
Interviewer: Delice AgatheInterviewee: Marie France Gautier
Evergreen Middle School
Grade 7
GAMBIAN
Interviewer: Yandey SinyanInterviewee: Marian Sinyan
Evergreen Middle School
Grade7
CONGOLESE
Interviewer: Delice AgatheInterviewee: Georgette Kawanda
Evergreen Middle School
Grade 7