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I am a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, with a degree in broadcast journalism and a minor in sociology. I was a paid columnist for two years for the school's independent student newspaper, the Diamondback, which has a circulation of approximately 43,000. Additionally, I hosted a sports talk show on the campus radio and did play-by-play for women's volleyball, gymnastics and men's baseball. I was also chosen to anchor the award-winning news program "College Park Edition", airing on UMTV, a station in the 8th market (Washington, D.C.). The show aired in over 500,000 homes. I also hosted my own Meet the Press-style show called, "That's the Point!"
I have won the following scholarships for my writing and/or academic excellence:
* University of Maryland Presidential Scholarship, a four-year award
* Sigma Delta Chi Foundation Scholarship (for journalistic excellence), April 2006
* Stanley Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship (for journalistic excellence), April 2006 * Russell Potts Scholarship (for journalistic excellence), April 2006
* Veterans of Foreign Wars scholarship, May 2003
* Jennie M. Haver scholarship, May 2003
I was also a competitive collegiate club gymnast all four years at Maryland. I competed across the country at the highest level of NAIGC competition possible- Nationals. I had a college internship at ESPN's popular television show "Around the Horn," so I feel confident writing about sports through my experiences competing in and working around them.
Before I worked in journalism, I was a special education teacher for a year and a half. I have worked in the special ed community since I was 10 years old, mainly with children with autism and Down Syndrome. My perspective as a former educator and behavioral therapist provides me with a unique way to write about the issues that face that community.
Currently, I work at NBC in Washington, D.C., writing for various newscasts that the station airs. I have also written for the station's website, NBCWashington.com.