What was your first job as a journalist?
I shared tips on how to manage devices in schools while keeping your sanity.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
You have to do your research before you trust the information.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Lois Lane
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It's a privilege to share knowledge.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Schoology
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook
Who do you wish followed you?
New Teachers
Why did you become a journalist?
To share best practices in education.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I take pride in helping new teachers develop practical classroom management strategies that build relationships, strengthen school culture, and create positive learning environments.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be genuine
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime
What's the best pitch you ever got?
What is your best advice for new teachers
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
The worst leaders you have worked with in the school system
What's your favorite drink?
Coke
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
A school
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Edutopia
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
It's too practical
