Episode 12: Interview with Christy

Human Rights in America-A Revolutionary Mindset

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In this episode of "Human Rights in America - A Revolutionary Mindset," host Sue Young opens by welcoming listeners and introduces her aunt, Christy Draper. Instead of interviewing a subject expert, Sue wanted to hear from a typical American, making Christy the perfect guest.
Christy shares her background as an elementary and ESOL certified teacher, reflecting on her 20 years in the education sector. She discusses what she has learned from listening to the podcast, emphasizing the significance of audio learning and the ideal podcast length from her perspective.
The conversation shifts to human rights, where Christy speaks about her experiences and understanding of these rights. She mentions the 1948 Declaration of Human Rights and focuses on the right to education as a vital human right she'd like to see fully realized. They discuss the potential impact of teaching human rights early in education, referencing memorable learning tools like Schoolhouse Rock that contributed to her understanding and teaching methods.
Sue and Christy also touch on the importance of empathy and global connectivity, sharing anecdotes about classroom experiences and the engaging methods used to teach empathy and human rights to young students. Christy highlights the positive developments in school meal programs as a step toward recognizing food as a fundamental human right.
Toward the end of the interview, Christy shares her excitement about her new business venture—a photo booth rental service, reflecting her lifelong passion for photography.
Sue concludes the episode by encouraging listeners to contribute their statements or comments for potential on-air discussions and signs off with a motivational call to action.