Oral history interview with Lendon Barney conducted by Kelly Adams on March 03, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Barney discusses his experiences as an early resident of Bunkerville, Nevada, his membership in the Mormon church, and his career as a music teacher for schools in Clark County, Nevada. Barney also describes some of the early development and changes in Nevada, such as the population growth, changes in housing prices, and the building of highways.
Oral history interview with Kevin Chung conducted by Cecelia Winchell, Stefani Evans, and Jerwin Tiu on December 18, 2021 for Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project. Kevin Chung discusses his upbringing in Southern Vietnam and how he and his family were forced to leave the country during the Vietnam War. Chung talks about his family's migration to Minnesota and how they adapted to American culture. He shares his educational background, his professional pursuits as a teacher, and the reasons he and his wife decided to move to Las Vegas. Chung reflects on the importance of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) in education with an emphasis on the arts and shares his teaching philosophy. He also gives details of his family's lives and talks about the importance of bringing together his Vietnamese and American cultures to connect the different generations of his family.
Oral history interview with Carol Bumgarner conducted by Kelly Fawcett on November 16, 2009 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Bumgarner reflects on her 30-year career as a teacher and administrator in the Clark County School District. She discusses how she was inspired to pursue administration, and the importance of maintaining those relationships with staff and fellow administrators. She describes her job duties as an administrator, and offers suggestions on how administrators can continue to foster meaningful relationships with their teachers and students.
A class portrait at the Las Vegas School in Las Vegas, Nevada. The teacher is Mrs. Boohauer. Harold Stocker is the 3rd from the left in the back row. The last girl on the right is Quay Hughes Powers.
Includes meeting agenda and minutes along with additional information about nominations for outstanding teacher award. CSUN Session 13 (Part 1) Meeting Minutes and Agendas.
Oral history interview with Clarence Lawrence conducted by Rhonda Davis on April 11, 2006 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Lawrence reflects upon his career as a teacher and administrator in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He discusses his approach to school administration, and his working relationship with teachers and other administrators. He describes his regular responsibilities and challenges as principal, and discusses how different experiences shaped his approach to administration. He also offers suggestions for individuals interested in pursuing school administration, and describes what he believes makes an effective school administrator.
From the Tom and Erma Godbey Photograph Collection (PH-00262) -- Written on the back of the photograph, "(c. 1933-1934). Mr. Weed (principal) 4th from left, seated. Elton Garrett 5th from left. Music teacher 3rd from left. Athletic coach 6th from left."
Part of an interview with Mary Louise Williams conducted by Claytee D. White on June 19, 1998. Williams recalls working as a showgirl at the Moulin Rouge and traces her subsequent careers as a social worker and school teacher.