Priestly, Clarence 2017-11-10
This interview features Clarence Priestly as he discusses his career in education. In this interview, Clarence describes how he got involved in education, facing discrimination in the classroom and school district, and his advice for future educators.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Clarence Priestly
Additional Parties Recorded: n/a
Date: November 10, 2017
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Andy Wilkinson
Length: 00:49:03 (49 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and background information; Education, interest in teaching; Getting drafted: GI bill; Teaching; how education changed; Encouraging respect; classroom; How discrimination in the school system is changing; Enforcing discipline; Favorite subject to teach; other activities he was involved in; Relationship between the community and church; Advice for future educators.
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital audio
Recording Format Notes: audio cd available in reading room
Transcript: yes
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