In the first interview session, conducted on March 3, 2018, Moro discusses her family background and early life in Portland, then describes how she became an education assistant in the Estacada School District in 1980. She talks about lack of funding for the school district, and about the different classes she taught, particularly special education. She speaks at length about her involvement with the Oregon School Employees Association, including her work in contract negotiations to improve pay and working conditions for Estacada employees. She discusses professional training opportunities, talks about standardized testing, and shares her reasons for retiring in 2011. She also discusses the possibility that she may run for elected office in Estacada. She talks about her retirement activities, and about being a grandmother.