Old but Gold

'Be Yourself' Adriana Cobo Frenkel #11

Adriana Cobo Frenkel is a 90-year-old sculptor who also had a career in biochemistry. She grew up in Chile and later studied art in Dallas before working with marble. A mother of four daughters, she also devoted part of her life to supporting abused women in her community, alongside her artistic and scientific pursuits.

'Don't Resist Your Experiences' Faye Munson #10

Faye Munson is an 84-year-old educator with a master’s and PhD in American Literature. She spent years teaching at the University of Southwest Louisiana and lived in Singapore for eight years. As a lifelong traveler, she’s carried her love of learning across the world...

'Leave Every Room You Enter a Little Better Than When You Came' Vicki Hill #9

Vicki Hill is an 73-year-old educator with a lifelong passion for teaching and learning. She spent 40 years as a professor at SMU, where she helped build one of the university’s most prestigious academic centers. As a passionate traveler, Ms. Hill has explored 34 countries and counting, carrying with her a wealth of stories and wisdom from around the globe.

'What is Resilience?' Ruth Turner #8

Ruth Turner is a 99-year-old woman deeply involved in the field of education. For more than 60 years, she’s been shaping how we teach and support students with disabilities, creating programs and lesson plans that completely changed the game.

'Learn What You Can' James Smith #7

Dr. Smith is a 90-year-old infectious disease specialist and veteran of the U.S. Public Health Service. Dr. Smith was a pioneer in early AIDS research during the 1980s.