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Lanny Lund oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01160

Abstract

Oral history interview with Lanny Lund conducted by Forrest Campbell on April 13, 2006 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Lund reflects upon his 35-year career as a teacher and administrator with Nevada’s Clark County School District from the 1960s to the 1990s. He discusses his experiences working at Clark High School, Rancho High School, and Basic High School, challenges that he faced at each school, and his approach to education. He also discusses his regular job responsibilities, and how his responsibilities varied from school to school.

Archival Collection

Tom Maveal oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01227

Abstract

Oral history interview with Tom Maveal conducted by Cheryl Peters on April 13, 2004 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Maveal reflects upon his nearly 30-year career as a teacher and administrator with Nevada’s Clark County School District from the 1970s to the 2000s. He discusses his experiences working as an administrator with Title I, and compares this with his experience as a principal. He describes his regular job responsibilities and challenges, and discusses bilingual education programs.

Archival Collection

Bruce E. Miller oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01292

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dr. Bruce E. Miller conducted by Pauline MacDonald on May 11, 2006 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Dr. Miller reflects upon his roughly 40-year career as a teacher and administrator with the Clark County School District from the 1950s to the 2000s. He discusses his experiences as a teacher at J. D. Smith Middle School and Rancho High School, and his approach to education and school administration. He discusses student cultural diversity, school integration, curriculum changes, and standardized testing. He also describes his regular job responsibilities and challenges, and offers suggestions for how to be a successful school administrator.

Archival Collection

William K. Moore oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01322

Abstract

Oral history interview with William K. Moore conducted by Jana Smart and Wendy Modglin on July 20, 2001 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Moore reflects upon his more than 30-year career as a teacher and administrator in both Nebraska and Nevada. He discusses the process by which he went from being a teacher to a principal in Nebraska, and eventually became a principal in Nevada’s Clark County School District (CCSD). He discusses his experience as principal of J. T. McWilliams Elementary School, challenges that he faced as an administrator, and his involvement with the Parent Teacher Association. He also offers suggestions for individuals interested in pursuing school administration, and comments on having a school named after him.

Archival Collection

James Perkins oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01464

Abstract

Oral history interview with James Perkins conducted by Janel Houldsworth on June 22, 2005 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Perkins reflects upon his career as a teacher and administrator with Nevada’s Clark County School District (CCSD). He describes the process by which he chose to pursue special education, and eventually became a teacher and administrator at several elementary and special education schools throughout the school district. He discusses issues such as student and staff diversity, and his interactions with Native American students through the development of Ute V. Perkins Elementary School in Moapa, Nevada. He also describes his approach to school administration, and his daily routine as a principal.

Archival Collection

Aldeane Ries oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01568

Abstract

Oral history interview with Aldeane Ries conducted by Jennifer Meskimen on April 21, 2002 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Ries reflects upon her nearly 40-year career as a teacher and administrator with Nevada’s Clark County School District. She discusses the process by which she became an administrator, her approach to school administration, and her regular job responsibilities as principal. She describes changes within the school district over her 40-year career, cultural diversity among students and staff, and the importance of maintaining relationships with parents and students. She also offers suggestions for individuals interested in pursuing school administration.

Archival Collection

Pamela Salazar oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01619

Abstract

Oral history interview with Pamela Salazar conducted by Mark Cheney on November 13, 2002 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Salazar reflects upon her nearly 30-year career as a teacher and administrator with Nevada’s Clark County School District from the 1970s to the 2000s. She describes her approach to school administration, regular job responsibilities and challenges as principal, and ways that she managed job stressors. She also offers suggestions for individuals interested in pursuing school administration, and describes elements of her training that she believes were most useful.

Archival Collection

Dr. Anthony Saville oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01633

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dr. Anthony Saville conducted by Dr. Robert Ackerman and Dr. Patrick Carlton on June 17, 2002 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Dr. Saville reflects upon his career in school administration. He describes the process by which he became an administrator, challenges that he faced before he became a United States citizen, and his eventual involvement with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). He discusses his experience working as the Dean of Education with UNLV and his development of the Education program.

Archival Collection

JoAnne K. Schlekewy oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01654

Abstract

Oral history interview with JoAnne K. Schlekewy conducted by Wanda Renfrow on November 26, 2002 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Schlekewy reflects upon her nearly 30-year career as an administrator with Nevada’s Clark County School District from the 1970s to the 2000s. She describes the process by which she became a counselor and eventually principal, describes her regular responsibilities, and discusses the importance of establishing working relationships with teachers.

Archival Collection

Edward Scott oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01656

Abstract

Oral history interview with Edward Scott conducted by Sallie Van Buren on March 12, 2003 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Scott reflects upon his career as a teacher and administrator in Chicago, Illinois from the 1950s to the 1990s. He discusses his regular job responsibilities and challenges, describes his experiences with school integration, and compares working in Chicago to working with Nevada’s Clark County School District.

Archival Collection