S4 | Episode 5 | Interview with Steve

Welcome listeners! Join us for a deeply moving and inspirational journey in our First Gen Interview Series, where Steve, a first-generation college graduate, found his calling as an educator. Starting in Syracuse and navigating a return to a California Community College, he shares how a history teacher inspired his passion for teaching, and his cross country coach instilled in him the mantra to take things to the “next level." Steve highlights the pivotal role his counselor and coach played in his journey to transfer to UC Berkeley and compete at a Division 1 institution. Ultimately, he graduated from the Stanford Teacher Education Program, and his story is a testament to the transformative power of mentorship, education, and determination, offering profound insights for listeners of all backgrounds.