I graduated from Ohio University with a degree in journalism and experience working at <i>The Plain Dealer </i>and <i>The Columbus Dispatch. </i>I lived in Brooklyn, N.Y., for four years, where I taught seventh-grade English and social studies through the Teach For America organization, and later, worked for Creative Artists Agency, a talent agency based in Los Angeles. I also tutored third-graders and freelanced for an education publication. I moved back to Ohio in August 2010 to be closer to my family and pursue a full-time job in journalism.
<b>Your Beliefs</b>
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<b>Politics </b>
I am liberal, but I like to hear why people have opinions different from my own. Some members of my family watch Rachel Maddow, while others tune to Fox News, so sometimes Thanksgiving can get lively.<br><br><b>Religion</b>
I am not religious, but I am interested in learning about other people's beliefs.
<b>Local Hot-Button Issues</b>
Cleveland Heights residents care deeply about what's happening in their community, especially in their schools and public libraries. Several non-profit groups such as Reaching Heights, FutureHeights, Home Repair Resource Center and the Heights Independent Business Alliance exist to protect and promote the issues that matter to residents most, including arts in the schools, housing and local business development.
Cleveland Heights resident Jim Sollisch was one of 11 people who offered to donate a kidney to Marcus Thomas partner and chief idea officer Joanne Kim.
The Summer Bridge Program in the Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District offers a variety of summer learning and enrichment activities to prepare fifth-graders for that big transition.
Natasha Madorsky won the American Foreign Service Association’s 2012 National High School Essay Contest, and met with Clinton July 26.
The resident told police she heard footsteps and at first thought it was her husband.
Elizabeth Schreiber and a group of 18 other cyclists are riding from Seattle to Washington, DC to raise money for the American Lung Association.
The Noble Road resident said his neighbor ran into the apartment building with a gun and made threatening remarks.
Calloway will lead the Cleveland Heights-University Heights elementary school starting in the 2012-2013 school year, so we asked her what she has planned for students, why she was inspired to become an educator and more.
The resident said she woke up and saw a woman she didn't know kneeling beside her bed.
Patch is excited to be joining with First Lady Michelle Obama for Olympic Fun Day.
Meet some of the local athletes from Ohio who will be competing in the 2012 Olympic Games.
Vote for your favorite sushi restaurant to win a Patch Readers' Choice Award!
The Coventry Village Special Improvement District used recommendations to compile a collection of YouTube videos.
A concerned citizen called police when he saw the man rolling toward the curb.
The 38-year-old singer/songwriter will make a stop in his hometown during his summer tour.
The Westlake resident and Gene's Jazz Hot band member died July 20 while on vacation in North Carolina.
Vote for your favorite mechanic to win a Patch Readers' Choice Award!
The Westlake resident and Gene's Jazz Hot band member died Friday, July 20 while on vacation in North Carolina.
The new Lee Road Brewery will host the second of a series of events organized by the Cedar Lee Special Improvement District.
The Cleveland Heights gallery will showcase furniture and other objects from Northeast Ohio artists.
Cleveland Heights has selected The Orlean Company's idea for apartments and retail or commercial space for the vacant lot near Meadowbrook and Lee roads in the Cedar Lee Business District.
