Work with students

Working on my high school newspaper sparked my interest in the field, and I’ve been passionate about journalism education ever since.

I recently earned a master’s degree in journalism education from Kent State University, where I learned more about building engaging, interactive lessons to translate my newsroom experience to the classroom.

I’m seeking opportunities to work with student journalists in the classroom, at workshops or in any other capacity. Please get in touch via email if you’re interested in working together.

Teaching + speaking

I've coached journalism students in classrooms around the country and spoken at local and national conferences. I love talking with students about community engagement, investigative reporting, building healthier newsroom cultures, digital journalism and career development.

If you’d like me to talk with your students, get in touch via email.

Previous presentations include:

  • 5 Ways To Get College Students To Come Work At Your Newspaper: Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association conference, 2022

  • Build Trust With Readers by Explaining How Investigative Journalism Works: Investigative Reporters and Editors conference, 2022

  • The Power of Media Technology: Crimson Journalism Summit panel, 2022

  • Reporting on Title IX and Sexual Misconduct: Seattle Times workshop, 2022

  • What’s “Engagement” and How Can it Make Your Reporting Stronger? Washington Journalism Education Association conference, 2022

  • The State of Student Journalism: Georges Conference on College Journalism, Nieman Foundation, 2021 and 2019

  • Digital media faculty lead: Newsroom by the Bay, Stanford University, summer 2020

  • Early-Career Tips from MJ Bear Fellows: Online News Association conference, 2019

  • The Life-Changing Magic of Getting Organized: Investigative Reporters and Editors conference, 2019

  • 10 Digital Tools to Make Your Journalism Life Easier: Washington Journalism Education Association conference, 2019

  • Uncovering Stories With Investigative Reporting: Colorado Student Media Association conference, 2018

  • Guest lectures at University of Washington, various high schools

The Lead newsletter

In fall 2018, I created a weekly newsletter called The Lead for student journalists in college and high school. I saw a lack of resources for student journalists and wanted to fill that void. The newsletter addresses the unique challenges student journalists face, features student work from across the country, and curates tools, resources, internships and training opportunities.

The Online News Association named me an MJ Bear Fellow in 2019 for my work with The Lead. The fellowship recognizes innovative digital journalists under age 30.

From 2020 to 2022, The Lead was published in partnership with The Poynter Institute.

Sign up for the newsletter and read the archive. There are more than 100 issues now, but here are a few of my favorites: