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.
Resources in and nearby Cleveland Heights, Beachwood and Shaker Heights for women fighting breast cancer that doctors don't offer.
Assistant superintendent Jeffery Talbert addressed the good and the bad news in a press release, and indicated how the district could work to improve the ratings.
Additional preliminary data was released today, including individual school ratings.
The overall district rating remains unchanged from the 2010-2011 school year, according to preliminary results. The individual school ratings were also released today, and one school received an "excellent" rating.
Parents and residents toured pilot classrooms, a preview of the CH-UH facilities master plan.
Cleveland Heights City Council and developer The Orlean Company are asking the CH-UH School Board to approve an 11-year, 80 percent tax abatement for a proposed development in the vacant space at Lee and Meadowbrook.
The building on Warrensville Center Road, which used to house Hillside Dairy, will be demolished.
Police arrested two teens accused of receiving stolen property and another who is wanted for robbery.
Keep your kids safe this Halloween by following these suggestions, courtesy of the City of Cleveland Heights.
Early detection of breast cancer through routine exams saves thousands of lives every year.
Four Cleveland Heights teens are accused of stealing a customer's phone and laptop.
Parents and residents will be able to tour pilot classrooms, a preview of the CH-UH facilities master plan.
The Lee Road Library was packed for the ceremony honoring the late "American Splendor" creator.
Shaker Heights High School science teacher Nathanael Hsu parodied the viral video to teach students about a challenging science topic.
The school will celebrate with a parade, Family Fun Fest and of course, the football game.
The historic home on Fairmount Boulevard is listed at $599,900.
Council will gather at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15 for its regular meeting.
We're searching for the best Halloween Costume in America. Enter yourself or your kids for a chance to win $5,000.
Check out ReadKiddoRead's list of the best Halloween books for kids.
His play, "The Velocity of Autumn," is set to open in spring 2013.
