Maria Chópite, 3rd Grade Teacher, May 2021
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Maria Chópite, 3rd Grade Teacher, May 2021
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Description
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Interviewee: Maria Chópite
Interviewer: Madeline Crandell
Date: May 4th, 2021
Format: Video Recording
Location of Interview: Excelsior, Minnesota
Transcriber: Madeline Crandell
Project in Association with: University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
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Oral history transcript
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Date
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May 4, 2021
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Madeline Crandell
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Alexis Polencheck
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Abstract
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Maria Chópite was born in Caracas, Venezuela, but now resides in Minnetonka, Minnesota after travelling and living in many different cities. In this interview, Maria discusses how the COVID-19 has affected her family, relationships with friends and co-workers, as well as the work place. Additionally, she describes how the pandemic has affected both children and teachers at her job in a local elementary school, and how it has affected the social and emotional well-being of students. Maria also discusses her concerns over the COVID-19 vaccine, and how she had many questions before getting her own vaccine.