The flagship work01
Ghost Dads
Non-residential parents and why they matter in Ohio public school systems. A systems-level look at absent fathers, fractured families, and the schools left to absorb the consequences.
The Ghost Dads Podcast
Systemic insight. Advocacy for families. Educational equity.
- Student-focused
- Solutions-oriented
- Empathetic
- Analytical
Purpose driven
Advocating for educational equity.
Through analytical and empathetic dialogue, we explore the intricate web of family dynamics, educational structures, and public policies shaping the future of our youth.
"We don't ask who to blame. We ask what produces better outcomes for children."
Our mission is to provide systemic insight that empowers families and challenges failing educational and public policy structures. We focus on truth, accountability, and the actionable steps necessary to ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed in an equitable environment.
Student-focused
01Every question begins and ends with what actually helps kids.
Solutions-oriented
02We move past outrage into what produces measurable outcomes.
Empathetic
03Families are heard before they are analyzed.
Analytical
04Systems thinking, evidence, and honest accountability.
Author publications
Foundational texts on family systems and equity.
Memoir02
The Sub
My journey from live music to education (and why I did it). A candid account of leaving the stage for the classroom.
Companion tool
The Dad App.
A private, device-only toolkit for fathers navigating family law and parenting responsibilities. Build child profiles, log medical, education, and activity records, plan negotiations, prepare for court, generate a FERPA advocacy letter, and export everything to PDF — with no account and no uploads.
Open The Dad AppChild profiles
Centralized records per child.
Activity logs
Medical, education, and daily documentation.
Negotiation planner
Prepare for structured conversations.
Courtroom prep
Organize evidence and presentation.
FERPA letter
Assert educational rights under federal law.
PDF export
Download records for legal or personal use.
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