“If education is to be any good, it must be good for something.” The pedagogical philosophy that drove Katharine Gibbs still applies today.
Thea Piltzecker
Thea Piltzecker is a former Social Media and Outreach Coordinator at The Story Exchange. As a researcher and production assistant at The Futuro Media Group, she helped produce PBS' "America by the Numbers." Thea has a degree in literature and human rights from Bard College, and has taught at Al-Quds University and in Daheisha Refugee Camp in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Posts by Thea Piltzecker
Turning Camel Milk Into Cosmetics
Penelope Shihab, a biotech entrepreneur, gets the main ingredient for her Skinue line from camels owned by Dubai’s royal family.
TSE in the News: Today’s Media Coverage
It’s a good day for media coverage here at The Story Exchange: we’re all over the online news.
Today’s Dose of Inspiration: Tammy Duckworth
We’re celebrating Women’s History Month with Rep. Tammy Duckworth, who embodies the theme of “character, courage and commitment.”
Today’s Dose of Inspiration: Sarah Jessica Parker
In today’s moment of inspiration, actress Sarah Jessica Parker gives us a lesson on balance in heels.
Today’s Dose of Inspiration: Toni Morrison
For this week’s inspiration, we’re turning to much-lauded author Toni Morrison, who encourages us to dream big– and get to work.
Today’s Dose of Inspiration: Aung San Suu Kyi
Human rights activist & politician Aung San Suu Kyi reminds us that women are valuable, in every sense of the word.
Retire? Who, Me?: Older Entrepreneurs on the Rise
As more baby boomers approach retirement age, they’re finding that they are not ready to retreat to rocking chairs. Instead, they’re rediscovering an entrepreneurial spirit.
Today’s Dose of Inspiration: Beatlemania!
On the 50th anniversary of the British Invasion, John Lennon’s admiration for strong women inspires us to find our own role models.
Today’s Dose of Inspiration: Lucy Liu
On today’s Lunar New Year, we’re drawing our inspiration from Chinese-American actress and activist Lucy Liu.
Happy Birthday, Oprah Winfrey
The self-made billionaire celebrates her 60th birthday today. Here’s what she says about achieving success.
Today’s Dose of Inspiration: Madeline Albright
“When women have the power to make their own choices, good things happen,” says Madeline Albright. We agree — find out why.
December Jobs Report: Not Exactly What We Wanted
The latest weak numbers could signal more economic instability. What impact will that have on your business?
The Women Behind Elf on a Shelf
Carol Aebersold and daughters Chanda Bell and Christa Pitts maxed out their credit cards to start a business that’s disrupted the holiday season.