Interview Questions for Bethany Hrachovec

Ashley, Ellie, & Lillie

1. Could you start by telling us more about what you do on a daily basis?
2. What made you decide to start a career in the education field?
3. What is your favorite aspect of work? What makes you want to wake up and go
to work everyday?
4. Was there something that influenced your passion for wanting to work in the
education field?
5. Can you tell us your favorite story about your work?
6. What are some of your favorite methods to keep children engaged?
7. What are a few challenges you face everyday in your work?
8. Were there any extra challenges during the Covid pandemic?
9. How did you overcome these challenges that the national pandemic caused?

More questions geared towards her profession:

1. Could you give us a little background information on the Indiana Historical
Society?
2. When did you start working at the Indiana Historical Society?
3. Were you a teacher for any grade levels before becoming the Director of
Education at the Indiana Historical Society?
4. What are your duties being the Director of Education at the Indiana Historical
Society?
5. Could you give us some more information in ways we can get involved with the
Indiana Historical Society to help us pursue and learn more about the education
field? (we saw on your website that there are educator workshops and webinars,
could you talk about those events...especially now with Covid-19?)
6. What kinds of activities do you do with the groups of kids that visit?
7. Do you work with children of all age levels? Which age group do you enjoy
working with the most?

Fun questions to end on:

1. Are there any places you recommend for us to visit in Indy?
2. We have to ask...do we get a free membership at the Indiana Historical museum
as Butler students?...we would love to visit and check it out!