In May, Flagler College Prof. Jessica Veenstra and I traveled to Jordan with students as part of the Flagler Sophomore High Impact Practice, or FlagSHIP, described as “a transformative educational experience” built around the topics of citizenship, diversity and democracy. Participating students include Matthew Dutton, Faryn Heffner, Spencer Hooker, Olivia Husik, Alex Janszen, Abby Kreinheder, … Read more
Three Florida educators who lead study-abroad trips say Bulgaria is an ideal spot for students looking for some adventure and a rich learning experience. “The people are very welcoming and kind and friendly,” said Lori Lee, a historical archaeologist at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida. “The landscape is absolutely beautiful. The layers of history … Read more
The withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan brings back a lot of memories. Nearly 20 years ago, I traveled to Afghanistan to cover the fighting after the Sept. 11 attacks. I had the good fortune to work with an amazing and courageous photojournalist named Cheryl Diaz-Meyer. I had volunteered to go to Afghanistan or wherever … Read more
On this website, you’ll find stories and photos I have produced for the Dallas Morning News, USA Today, Insider, Newsweek, the South Florida Sun Sentinel, the Florida Center for Investigative Reporting and other media outlets. I am a freelance journalist based in Florida. Since August 2021, I have covered more than a dozen protests and … Read more