"Investing" in Collinwood High School's Archival and Oral History Project

Ready to share her school reminiscences. Charlotte Iafeliece (left), retired CMSD teacher and graduate of Collinwood High School gets acquainted with Maria Carlson, CHS head principal, at the recent community meet and greet.

Almost ninety years of rich Railroader history is about to come alive in a year-long 21st century interdisciplinary learning project at Collinwood High School, in partnership with the Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County (ESC). 

Under the leadership of media specialist Gail Greenberg, in collaboration with Dr. Regennia Willams, Associate Professor of History at Cleveland State University, technical consultant Michael Rotman, and ESC coordinator, Nadine Grimm, students will have the opportunity to think historically –  locating, organizing, researching and digitizing images from the school’s extensive archives. Students will also interview alumni, family and Collinwood community members to create and preserve oral histories of their neighborhood and school. All of these print, electronic and digital resources will become part of an online database and Collinwood High School history website.  

If you or someone you know would like to participate or assist with this project, contact Gail Greenberg at Gail.Greenberg@clevelandmetroschools.org. Your support is welcome and appreciated.

Gail Greenberg is the library media specialist at Collinwood High School.