Unsung Heroes: Oklahoma Responds
"This is an awesome video. The primary source is great, and I really like how the volume of the music rises toward the end of the video. Great job."
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Lisa Moreland commented on Geraldine Southern's videoUnsung Heroes: Oklahoma Responds
"I love this video! I'm proud for you, and I am proud of your dad for being able to give you such a good interview."
Geraldine Southern commented on Sheila Gilchrist's video
Dr. Modeland-A CAREER IN EDUCATION
"I am so impressed that he figured out the importance of treating each student as an individual when he was so young! What a great teacher he must be! Thank you for sharing his story!"
Geraldine Southern commented on Pam Hoffman's video
A Lifetime of Differentiated Instruction
"What a good example of the importance of differentiated instruction! He has definitely proven that we can meet the needs of each individual student."
Geraldine Southern commented on Anne Nelson's video
Bob's Garden
"You are a great storyteller- I love your infliction in your voice. I feel like I know Bob personally!"
Geraldine Southern commented on Peggy Miller's video
FACTS OR FICTION
"What an interesting story! Every Oklahoma child should tour the Capitol and hear this story. You have a great speaking voice for the narration. I can't believe that you did the rest of the interview through a phone- it sounds so clear! Might…"
Don Wilson Sr. commented on Geraldine Southern's videoUnsung Heroes: Oklahoma Responds
"Geraldine,
I think your video does a good job of presenting a firsthand account of a terrible event. I was impressed with your dad's matter of fact voice as he described what had to be a terrible event to experience. I think he seemed to say: I…"
Geraldine Southern left a comment for Melissa Wilson"My dad was with Station 8 near Capitol Hill. He was an OKC firefighter for 30 years."
Geraldine Southern commented on Melissa Wilson's video
Cruise through the eyes of a 4 year old
"You know that you are going to have to make more videos featuring the other kids now!"
Geraldine Southern commented on Pam Henley's video
Ethan's Story
"Wow! What a powerful story! You are obviously a family of strong faith. I am so glad that God was able to answer your prayers! May God continue to bless your family and especially Ethan! Don't tell yourself short- you are an excellent…"
Geraldine Southern commented on Janet bullard's video
That's Alaska
"Janet, the music was very powerful. It added so much to your video. The pictures were breathtaking!"
Anne Nelson commented on Geraldine Southern's videoUnsung Heroes: Oklahoma Responds
"Wonderful use of first person account, especially since it was your dad. It must have been hard for him to have to recall this terrible event, but give him a big hug and thank you from all Oklahomans!"
Melissa Wilson commented on Geraldine Southern's videoUnsung Heroes: Oklahoma Responds
"How far is his station from the site? Is it an OKC station or surrounding area?"
Pam Henley commented on Geraldine Southern's videoUnsung Heroes: Oklahoma Responds
"I enjoyed the perspective given by your dad; his personal account mixed with the pictures & music was poignant!
Great job!"
Geraldine Southern commented on Melissa Wilson's videoCruise through the eyes of a 4 year old
"Oh how fun! This interview is something that you will treasure forever! What a blessing to be able to preserve that precious voice! Thank you for sharing!"
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- Hometown: (where you grew up)
- OKC
- Current home: (where you live now)
- Atoka
- About Me:
- Have been teaching for 16 years
- School / Organization I'm Affiliated with:
- Atoka Elementary
- Website: (school / organization website)
- http://www.atoka.org
- Select all that apply:
- I teach elementary
- Main interests in the Celebrate Oklahoma Voices Project:
- Involving students in saving our community's history
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