Dr. Patrick Pizzo
(He/Him)
As seen in:
Facility Cleaning Decisions
Covers:
Diversity, career guidance, leadership, equity, opportunity, and student safety
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
I am a contributor to several publications, starting in 2017. I have been published in three education journals, two trade journals, etc.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, but not in 30 years.
How is social media changing news?
Powerful tool to share information, but careful vetting of claims is important.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
NA
What does it mean to be a journalist?
I write mostly opinion pieces, but a balanced presentation of facts is vital.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
NA
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
via email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
EXCEL, nVision, etc.
What's your favorite social network?
LinkedIn
Who do you wish followed you?
Anyone with an interest in truthful information on areas reported.
Why did you become a journalist?
To share information on facts related to my areas of interest.
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?
Leadership...Beyond Management- The Reporter
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Seek information from all sides of an issue reported.
When's the best time to pitch you?
2pm on Fridays
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Daily events are the best pitch due to the relevance.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Inaccurate articles based on assumptions, which did not seek out the facts.
What's your favorite drink?
Club soda
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Working for good causes related to equity and student health
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Reporter, from ASBO
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
A deep understanding of facts is often missing.
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