Teacher * Researcher * Sociologist
It’s been a surreal couple of weeks with the Artemis II mission, after so many years since the Apollo days. It brought back memories like they were yesterday, yet so much has changed. To hear more about my reflections on the two different space eras, especially about astronaut families, have a listen to my interview […]
UPDATED September 1, 2026. I began my Moonshot Astronaut Families project almost four years ago, slowly doing research while working full time in my teaching position. While the active research has happened sporadically, the time in between has allowed more space to think and reflect. During this time, I’ve discovered emerging, common themes in the […]
“What was it like to walk on the moon?” My father* has heard that question thousands of times. I’ve heard it dozens of times, as his daughter. There is no quick, easy answer. The reality was rich and deep and complex, for each of the individuals who went to the moon. Moreover, the question overlooks […]