Interviews
What does social media mean to you?
Kaanan Sahni
Student
Kaanan Sahni is 18 years old, a recent graduate from Arcadia High School, and incoming freshman at University of California Santa Cruz studying Computer Science. Click here to watch Kaanan’s testimony on how social media can affect your perception of normal life, attention span, and function as an addiction.
Lauryn Chao
Student
Lauryn Chao is 17 years old and a current Senior at Arcadia High School. As the social media manager for the school newspaper and school district, Lauryn's experience with social media provides valuable perspective on its role in the teenage world. Click here to watch Lauryn's testimony on how social media has affected her mental health and life at Arcadia High School.
Kim Valentine
Preschool Teacher
Kim Valentine is a teacher for deaf and hard of hearing children in Alhambra and has lived in the Arcadia/Sierra Madre area her whole life. As someone who is also deaf, Mrs. Valentine gives valuable insight on how social media can function as a tool for those who are hearing impaired. Click here to watch Mrs. Valentine’s testimony on how social media has changed education.
Alan Black
Realtor
Alan Black is a successful realtor in Arcadia who has lived in the Temple City/Arcadia area his whole life. As a long-time Arcadia resident, Mr. Black has valuable perspective on how social media has changed life in Arcadia over time. Click here to watch Mr. Black’s testimony on how social media can affect dynamics in the workplace and help people keep in touch.
