In this well-received piece I explore the stigma of CTE and vocational education in a changing job market when exploring trades may benefit students over a traditional college education.
The Atlantic: The Stigma of Choosing Trade School Over College
The Atlantic: How Millennial Parents are Recreating the Cherished Family Photo Album
In this piece for The Atlantic I examine how millennial parents are preserving memories in the digital age. Lest we lose our memories to "the cloud," we need to be intentional about our preservation.
PublicSource: Somali Bantu Refugees in Pittsburgh
I conducted a series of interviews with the Somali Bantu refugee in Pittsburgh for Public Source. This is the first installment, the story of Fatuma Muya and Dadiri Malambo.
Romper: Name Brand Colleges are a Scam
In the wake of the Aunt Becky college admission scandal, I spouted off on Romper about how those fancy colleges are just a PR stunt, anyways.
Ravishly: Why parents feel uncomfortable talking about post-adoption depression
Why is depression after adoption so hard to talk about it? I decided to talk about it for Ravishly.
Romper: Perfect Attendance is Hustle Culture for Kids.
Are we already setting our kids up for burnout? I think so. Check it out here.
Romper: Author Jerry Craft on seeking diversity for our kids, but not ourselves.
I had the pleasure of interviewing author and comic illustrator Jerry Craft before the release of his new graphic novel, New Kid. Read it on Romper.
PublicSource: A guide to affordable housing in Pittsburgh
A primer for the residents of the Pittsburgh metro region to help them understand the affordable housing crisis our city is facing, published on PublicSource. Photo Ryan Loew/PublicSource
Romper: Your child likely started school this fall in a segregated school.
School segregation isn't legal anymore, but in many cities it is still the status quo. Read more about school segregation here for Romper.
Romper: The home birth photo America wasn’t ready to see
I had the pleasure to interview the parents and midwife present at the birth of baby Johnathon. The photos of his birth, which included mom Steph's own father, rocked the birthing world. You can find the full piece here for Romper. Photo courtesy of midwife Lindsey Meehleis.
