Sam Akers

Our Must-Haves for Working Remotely

Cue the music, *these are a few of my favorite things!* By Sam Akers August 22, 2024 As of August 2023, 1 in 5 workers were working remotely. People love telework for a lot of different reasons! I’ve been working … Read More

Sam Akers

So You Want to Be a Sex Educator: Wisdom and Advice from our Staff

Hear from a few Healthy Teen Network staff on how they got to this field and their advice for folks on this journey. By Sam Akers, MSW May 9, 2024 When you think of a sex educator, who do you … Read More

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STI Stigma Be Gone!

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New Year, Same WHY

Our Thoughts on Why Sex Ed Matters  By Sam Akers February 23, 2023 “What do you do?” I was asked by my family when I went home… “Well, I work in sex ed!” *Brace for impact* “and I LOVE what … Read More

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Get Ready for Our Staff Sessions at #HealthyTeen22

This is only a sneak peak of our incredible line-up of some of our conference sessions; you’ll just have to join us in Miami for #HealthyTeen22 to get the full experience! September 23, 2022 We’re counting down the days to … Read More

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Sex Ed? On TikTok?

It’s more likely than you think. By Sam Akers May 20, 2022 Kids these days are all about TikTok, and I’ll admit it, I’m into it too! From watching morning routines to dances to Lizzo’s newest song, I love a … Read More

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3 Instagram Accounts to Follow to Learn about Reproductive Justice

Social media can be more than algorithms and explore pages—it can be a spring board into action, a connecting place for activists, and a place for inspiration and growth.   By Sam Akers February 3, 2022 As a Gen Z’er who … Read More

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