Problem Child
Problem Child is a piece I produced while studying at the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies. I produced every aspect of this piece from reporting to final mix.
Originally broadcast on WMPG, Portland’s community radio station. Featured on Maine Public Radio’s podcast Essential Salt and Rob Rosenthal’s podcast, Sound School.
Some kids just aren’t built for school. At least, that’s what we say when schools aren’t built for all kids. Max is a 16-year-old lobster fisherman and a junior at Sumner Memorial High School in Sullivan, Maine. He’s working to balance school and work with the help of an alternative education program at his school.