About Me

I'm a historian, educator and writer. My work sits at the intersection of history and storytelling whether that means digging into archives, teaching students to think critically about the past, or crafting writing that makes history feel urgent and human.

I earned my B.A. in History from Michigan State University and my M.A. in Public History from American University. I earned my Doctorate from Gratz College, where my dissertation, “Beyond Choiceless Choices” examines Jewish women’s reproductive agency during the Holocaust, exploring how women navigated decisions about pregnancy, abortion and motherhood in ghettos, concentration camps, and displaced persons camps. Drawing on hundreds of oral history testimonies, memoirs, and institutional records, my research challenges longstanding narratives about victimhood and choicelessness, centering women’s voices and decisions in a history that has too often spoken for them.

As an educator, I’m passionate about making the past accessible and relevant. I’ve worked with learners across age groups and in varied settings, and I believe that good teaching, like good writing, starts with meeting people where they are.