Spoken Treasures

Huge thanks to Andersen Junior High School and its principal, Allyson Stewart, for making this episode possible.

In this episode, it was our pleasure to get to know Mrs. Tracy Klier, a wonderful first-grade teacher at Hartford Elementary School. Hartford is one of the several Title 1 elementary schools in the Chandler Unified School District, and we were so encouraged by Mrs. Klier’s stories and memories about teaching there. Tune in to hear more about her experiences. Thank you to Hartford Elementary and its principal, Heather Anguiano, for giving us this special opportunity.

Today, we met with Elke Fajut, the talented individual behind the most beautiful handcrafted jewelry! Having created all different kinds of art, Elke now runs her own jewelry business, According to Kai. Join us to learn more about Elke’s experiences, hobbies and hopes as a creative and small business owner.

In this episode, we chatted with Jay and Crystal, two high school students with a vision of fostering a love for food through their small business and educational platform, Jade Fuse. Hear from Jay and Crystal about the joys and struggles of bringing their vision to life, working together, and juggling different responsibilities.

Following our conversation with Ms. Ruth, we spoke with Mr. Frank Forte about his experiences serving in the Marine Corps, working as a computer assistant analyst, and living during World War II. It was truly our honor to get to know him, and we hope you enjoy hearing his many stories!

In our first episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Ms. Ruth Wallace, author, and registered dietician. From earning her doctorate degree to riding hot balloons, Ms. Ruth is truly one of a kind. Tune in to hear more about her rich life experiences and passions.

The Even the Sparrows podcast team members introduce themselves, answer some "would you rather" questions, and chat about their vision for the podcast and community outreach.