Columbia Center for Oral History Portal > Reminiscences of Debbie Almontaser : oral history, 2002-2005.
Creator: | Almontaser, Debbie | Project: | September 11, 2001 response and recovery oral history project. (see all project interviews) | Phys. Desc. : | transcript 117 pages sound recordings 1 audio disc (177 min.) : digital ; 3 in. videorecording 1 DVD (62 min.) : digital. | Location: | Columbia Center for Oral History | Full CLIO record >> |
Biographical NoteConflict Mediator, New York City Board of Education.
Scope and ContentsBorn Rida, Yemen; family history in agriculture, immigration to Buffalo, New York age three; childhood in Buffalo: family relationships, translating between cultures for parents; Arab-American identity: assimilation, religion, tradition, dress, values, language, classmates, classmates, engagement, marriage; career: education, Aspiring Leaders Program, elementary teacher Public School [PS] 261; 9/11: account of morning in classroom (PS 26) in Brooklyn, view of World Trade Center, attempt to maintain routine, challenges dealing with kids and parents, anti-Arab remarks, discussion with students; post-9/11: working with school to manage trauma, backlash on Arab American community, reactions at home, husband and children.
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