
Selected Articles
Published pieces and long-form reflections on education, leadership, and systems that shape how we work and learn.

Emotional and logistical challenges deter U.S. citizens overseas from voting, but their impact could be game-changing.
Tucson Sentinel – Sept 12, 2024

Living in Lagos, Portugal, feels like a dream come true.
The slow pace of life, warmth of the locals, and affordability make my life feel balanced and serene.
Business Insider – Nov.28, 2024

When I witnessed, live on television and in real-time, an armed mob storming the capitol building, attacking police officers and intent on overthrowing the government at the urging of a failed reality-tv personality that currently occupied the office of the President; I knew America would never be the same.
Democratsabroad.org – March 20, 2024

Scott Darlington, a man who had always danced to the tune of his guitar, found his life’s melody altered with the arrival of his daughter. The carefree days of chasing gigs and fleeting fame were replaced by a yearning for stability, a desire to provide a secure future for his sweet daughter.
Medium – April 11, 2024

Sixty years ago, in the summer of 1964, thousands of students and a coalition of civil rights groups gathered in Mississippi intent on registering African American voters. They were met with unyielding violence as people were beaten, attacked, and murdered.
Democratsabroad.org- January 15, 2024

The secret reason many teachers quit the profession but are too afraid to talk about.
Medium – Sept 22, 2023

There’s another lesson that is ingrained in the educational system that is often overlooked: misogyny and in particular the discrimination against female teachers by male administrators.
Medium – March 23, 2023

On July 4th of 2021, I declared my independence from the U.S.A. and moved to Portugal. It was the best decision of my life!
Medium – September 28, 2022

AND start an in-depth conversation about how the brain works, how it affects the voice, how people have been using neurological tools for meditation without even knowing it and how an artist can tap into this information to unearth new and exciting vocal techniques.
Profty – Sept 11, 2021

Generations of children have grown up with the silly rhymes, nonsensical words, and sage wisdom of Dr. Seuss. Kids learn the alphabet, colors, and early math skills through the early reader book series. As they get older, students take in the lessons of celebrating our differences, believing in themselves, taking care of the planet, and being kind to others
Teaching Expertise – August 12, 2022

Teaching shapes and colors are fundamental for early childhood education. It is the foundation for all other learning and is essential for the brain development of toddlers. The visual information helps them identify the basic shapes within more compound shapes.
Teaching Expertise – August 12, 2022

Teaching diversity and inclusion at a very young age helps children learn to empathize with people who are different from them. This may include skin color or race, religion, abilities, or physical differences. It also helps children develop a positive sense of themselves which can prevent future anxieties and depression.
Teaching Expertise – August 26, 2022

It’s so much fun to rediscover the world through the eyes of a young child. Whether they are learning about animals, shapes, colors or numbers, songs are a fantastic way for little one’s to begin their educational preschool adventures. We’ve compiled a list of videos, poems and songs for your preschooler to learn everything they can about fish in the ocean.
Teaching Expertise – August 21, 2022

Although the leaves have barely begun to fall, it is time to think about the perfect summer camp for your child. After a few years of being cooped up by Covid, the thought of exploring new places and making new friends this summer might be appealing. Begin the process of choosing your perfect summer camp now, so you can plan, budget, and give your child something to look forward to when they are stuck inside on a cold winter day.
Medium – October 29, 2022

Rainy days don’t have to be gloomy days. They can be full of fun activities that teach little ones all about rain, weather patterns, and water cycles while also covering in some basic fundamentals like language development, life skills, and early math too!
Teaching Expertise – October 14, 2023