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 Dominguez
Interviewee: Erik Fernando Sandoval Velasco
Warden Middle School
Grade 7

UKRAINIAN

Interviewer:Ruta Kucher
Interviewee: Tatyana (Tonya) Usach
Sequoyah Middle School
7th Grade

VIETNAMESE

Interviewer: Leilah Spalding
Interviewee: Dr. Minh-Anh Hodge
Tacoma Public Schools Administration
Grade 8

PACIFIC ISLANDER SAMOAN

Interviewer: Tamato Iafeta
Interviewee: Lua Pritchard
Asia Pacific Culture Center
Grade 8

FRENCH

Interviewer: Delice Agathe
Interviewee: Marie France Gautier
Evergreen Middle School
Grade 7

GAMBIAN

Interviewer: Yandey Sinyan
Interviewee: Marian Sinyan
Evergreen Middle School
Grade7

CONGOLESE

Interviewer: Delice Agathe
Interviewee: Georgette Kawanda
Evergreen Middle School
Grade 7