Nadra Nittle
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(She/Her)
As seen in:
The 19th News,
Apple News,
MSN,
The New York Times,
Yahoo Life,
BBC,
Business Insider,
Business Insider Singapore,
HuffPost,
The Guardian,
USA Today
and
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
I started out as a news assistant for the now defunct Inland Valley insert of the Los Angeles Times.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
I actually own a typewriter!
What's your favorite social network?
YouTube
Why did you become a journalist?
To make a difference.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I'm most proud of writing about Nory Sontay Ramos, an honor roll student who was abruptly deported in 2025.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
The worst pitches I get simply have nothing to do with my coverage areas.
What's your favorite drink?
Mountain Valley Spring Water.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Walking my dog.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Fault Line
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
I think people underestimate the complexities of education writing.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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