Interview with Donald Stosberg, February 20, 2005

Interview Summary

Donald Stosberg (Malawi, 1965-1966; Education Program), originally chosen to go to Colombia but transferred to Malawi to teach English, provides descriptions of two Peace Corps training programs. He describes his role and experiences as a teacher in Malawi and connects his willingness to take risks in his career to his Peace Corps experience. Stosberg describes his work for the Legislative Research Commission, the Kentucky Association of Homes for Children, the Kentucky Recreation and Parks Society, and running three times for public office. Stosberg also discusses what he believes should be the role of the Peace Corps today.

Interview Keyword

Donald Stosberg Education Catholic seminaries Seminaries Teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) Teacher training colleges Social interactions Risks Nkhotakota Day Secondary School Classroom involvement Peace Corps volunteers Communication Career risks Public policy

Interview LC Subject

Malawi Peace Corps (U.S.)--History Peace Corps (U.S.)--Malawi Stosberg, Don--Interviews Education Catholic schools Education, Higher English teachers Peace Corps (U.S.)--History--1960-1969 High school teachers English language--Study and teaching--Foreign speakers Nkhotakota (Malawi) Interpersonal relations Race relations Cultural relations Travel

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