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1. Oral History of Jim Derich - Oral History

   In this oral history, retired teacher and principal Jim Derich recounts his 34-year tenure working in Mill Valley's public schools. Born in Sacramento in 1944, Jim describes growing up in a large extended family and spending summers working at a family-owned resort in the Sierras. After high school, where he met his future wife, Barbara, Jim went first to Cal Poly where he studied electrical engineering. Jim then transferred to San Francisco Stat...

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2. Oral History of Lynda Chittenden - Oral History

   In this oral history, beloved school teacher Lynda Chittenden recounts her 30-year teaching career in the Mill Valley School District. Lynda was originally hired by superintendent Jim Collins to teach at Old Mill School in 1967, a time, she recalls, when public education in Mill Valley was in the process of radical transformation. Lynda describes various pedagogical initiatives in which she was involved over the years as well as the ways in which...

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3. Oral History of Margaret "Kett" Zegart - Oral History

   In this oral history, longtime Mill Valley resident, artist, and retired teacher Margaret "Kett" Zegart recounts the story of her life. Born in Michigan, Margaret grew up in East Lansing in a family with Scandinavian roots. She attended Cranbrook Academy of Art and Michigan State University. After college, she moved to New York City, where she worked for magazines and made art. Margaret recounts living as a young artist in New York City and the p...

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4. Oral History of Shirley Hasley - Oral History

   In this oral history interview, beloved elementary school teacher Shirley Hasley discusses not only her 38-year career in Mill Valley, but the people, experiences and attitudes that helped shape her steadfast convictions. Shirley (nee Andrews) moved with her family from Oklahoma to California in 1943. Growing up in a farm-like environment on the edge of Bakersfield, Shirley learned to work hard and take pride in what she did. Shirley tells how, e...

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