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.
Chicken coops and bees dominated the discussion during a March 26 public hearing about the proposed sustainable amendments to the Cleveland Heights zoning code. So we visited hens living in the city to see what they were like.
Reports from the Cleveland Heights Police Department call logs
The Cleveland Heights Police Department said Officer Everett A. Haworth is being treated for his injuries in a Washington D.C. hospital
Bremec on the Heights will donate a portion of every purchase to the Home Repair Resource Center from April 23 to May 6.
H&R Block won best place to take your taxes in Cleveland Heights on the fly.
Do you know the owner?
The high school has been selected to partner with the Playhouse Square Foundation to participate in slam poetry events, activities and workshops.
In all three CH-UH facilities master plan ideas, the only elementary school in University Heights, Gearity Elementary School, would close. Mayor Infeld is inviting residents to share their feedback.
Lawrence Swoope will leave after seven years with the school.
The Census Bureau says the new data offers a "new layer of detail" to the population and housing data released last year as part of the decennial population study.
That April 17 deadline is coming up soon. Where do you go to get your taxes done on the fly?
The school district is rolling out its new Tiger Nation mascot. Share your thoughts on the new image.
Gurgol was going to direct "Avenue Q" at Alma Theater this summer
The cartoonist behind "The City" will discuss his new graphic novel tonight at the Coventry Village Library
Parents sent a letter to Superintendent Doug Heuer about the changes and shared it with Cleveland Heights Patch
Tom Schmida steps down after serving as president for 22 years.
A judge ruled that a public hearing about the environmental impact of the construction project was not required.
Resurfacing work was supposed to begin March 26.
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights School Board meets tonight for its regular meeting.
Highlights from Monday's Cleveland Heights City Council meeting
