Mary Lou Gaskill describes the reading nook she had in her classroom and talks about the importance of children having a personal quiet space. 

The Reading Nook

Mary Lou Gaskill explains how the faculty at the lab school and EIU worked together. 

Working with the Lab School and University Faculty and Staff

Mary Lou Gaskill talks about her favorite parts of her job, from parent involvement to flexibility in the classroom. 

Former lab school teacher calls the lab school "a fish bowl."

Don Rogers talks about teaching science at the lab school.

Don Rogers tells some memorable stories from his time teaching at the lab school. 

Don Rogers describes his teaching career leading up to his days at the lab school. 

Don Rogers talks about why he taught at the Lab School. 

Don Rogers explains why middle school teachers are so important. 

Mission, Method, Memory: The Lab School at EIU. The place for the Eastern Illinois Historical Administration students' oral history project. 