Sarah Shemkus Title: Freelance Writer Education: Bowdoin College, Boston University Location: Gloucester, Massachusetts A seasoned writer and editor, Sarah Shemkus covers food, business, policy, and technology for various media outlets. She's been published in The Boston Globe, Cape Cod Times, Salary.com, Slate, TheAtlantic.com, and more. Sarah has won multiple awards for her journalism work. Education Sarah received a bachelor's degree in English from Bowdoin College and a master's degree in print journalism from Boston University. About Parents Parents, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for trustworthy, empathetic, and supportive information and inspiration for your families. We reach 9 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists, fact checked, and reviewed by our Expert Review Board for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.