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Franca Dell'Olio oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00416

Abstract

Oral history interview with Franca Dell’Olio conducted by Gary Mayers on February 12, 2006 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Dell’Olio reflects upon her 15-year career in education as a high school teacher and administrator in California from the 1990s to the 2000s. She describes the process by which she chose to become a teacher and eventually an administrator, and describes her regular job responsibilities. She also discusses effective leadership qualities, and offers suggestions for individuals interested in pursuing school administration.

Archival Collection

James Cavin oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00354

Abstract

Oral history interview with James Cavin conducted by Patricia Padilla on May 09, 2003 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Cavin reflects upon his career as an administrator with the Clark County School District (CCSD). He discusses his regular job responsibilities and challenges that he faced, and describes elements of his training that he feels were the most beneficial throughout his career.

Archival Collection

Patricia Cassem oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00351

Abstract

Oral history interview with Patricia Cassem conducted by Joseph Legat on May 05, 2003 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Cassem reflects upon her experience as a teacher and administrator in Ohio. She discusses her regular job responsibilities and expectations, challenges that she faced, and how life experiences influenced her philosophy of education. She also draws comparisons between working in Ohio with middle school teachers in the Clark County School District (CCSD).

Archival Collection

Judy K. Cameron oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00324

Abstract

Oral history interview with Judy K. Cameron conducted by Evan Polili on April 19, 2004 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Cameron reflects upon her 30-year career as a teacher and administrator with the Clark County School District (CCSD) from the 1960s to the 1990s. She describes her regular job duties, challenges she faced, and training experiences that she feels were the most beneficial to her career. She also describes her experience as an assistant principal at Bonanza High School, and how the experience prepared her for principalship. She also offers her opinions of the contemporary standing of CCSD, and challenges from overcrowded classrooms.

Archival Collection

Joe Ariki oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00067

Abstract

Oral history interview with Joe Ariki conducted by Tony Gebbia on March 23, 2001 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Ariki reflects upon his 30-year career as an elementary school teacher and administrator in Denver, Colorado from the 1950s to the 1980s. He describes the process by which he became a teacher and eventually an administrator, and describes his regular job duties and challenges that he faced. He also discusses the introduction of computers into the classroom, and technology’s impact on education. He also offers suggestions for individuals interested in pursuing school administration, and describes what he believes are the qualities of a successful school leader.

Archival Collection

Kaweeda Adams oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00007

Abstract

Oral history interview with Kaweeda Adams conducted by Kim Kershaw on March 05, 2004 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Adams reflects upon her career as a teacher in Louisiana from the 1980s to the 1990s, and as a teacher and administrator with Nevada’s Clark County School District (CCSD) from the 1990s to the early 2000s. She discusses her upbringing, and how her upbringing influenced her pursuit of education. She describes the process by which she became a teacher and eventually administrator, and compares her experiences working in Louisiana and Nevada. She discusses how these experiences shaped her philosophy of education, as well as changes that she has observed in the students over time. She describes her regular job duties, as well as challenges that she faced as a school administrator such as teacher dismissal and evaluations.

Archival Collection

Donald G. Anderson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00034

Abstract

Oral history interview with Donald G. Anderson conducted by Jacqueline Buettner on May 01, 2005 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Anderson reflects upon his 30-year career as an elementary school teacher and administrator with the Clark County School District from the 1970s to the 2000s. He discusses his upbringing, and how his own pursuit of education led to his becoming a teacher and administrator. He describes his philosophy of education, and discusses how it evolved with different experiences.

Archival Collection

James D. O'Brien Photographs

Identifier

PH-00378

Abstract

The James D. O'Brien Photographs (approximately 1900-1929) are comprised of photograph albums and scrapbooks created by James D. O'Brien, surveyor, mining engineer and prospector. O'Brien's photographs feature locations throughout Central and Southern Nevada and Death Valley, California. Photographs depict life and work in mining camps; miners and their families; local Shoshone Indians; mining company financiers; landscape and mining towns. Locations include but are not limited to Pahrump, Nevada; Pioneer, Nevada; Rhyolite, Nevada; Wahmonie, Nevada; and Death Valley, California.

Archival Collection

Eberhardt and Aurora Mining Company Records

Identifier

MS-00857

Abstract

The Eberhardt and Aurora Mining Company Records (approximately 1869-1877) are comprised of the administrative records and financial documents of the mining company located in White Pine County, Nevada. The majority of the collection contains correspondence, but also includes several documents relating to the company's finances such as bills, receipts, cancelled checks, and bank statements.

Archival Collection

Robert Anaya oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00066

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert Anaya conducted by Beatriz Romero on May 02, 2002 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Anaya reflects upon his 30-year career as a teacher and administrator in Texas, prior to working for Nevada’s Clark County School District (CCSD) in the 1990s. He discusses his upbringing and training that led to his becoming a teacher and eventually an administrator, and describes his philosophy of education. He discusses his relationships with school superintendents and the Board of Education as a principal, and his decision to retire and move to Las Vegas, Nevada to work with CCSD.

Archival Collection