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>
At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. This disclosure is not a license for you to inject your beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that your beliefs are on the record will cause you to be ever mindful to write, report and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you ever see evidence that we failed in this mission, please let us know.
<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.
Winston Scott, who raped a woman while she was moving into her Cleveland Heights apartment, faces up to 30 years in prison
Opening reception for the show, Visual Music: Northeast Ohio Photographers Look at Rock and Roll, tonight from 7 to 10
Tell Cleveland Heights Patch why you love your dad and we'll feature the posts on the site June 19
Fight for a Fair Economy, Black on Black Crime, public officials and residents rally in the rain in front of Cleveland Clinic
Fight for a Fair Economy, Black on Black Crime and local council members joining together to oppose hospital closing
Dennis Wilcox announced Thursday that he is running for re-election
20 percent of teachers will have a new role for the 2011-2012 school year
The CHTU is fighting to get a referendum on the November ballot so that Senate Bill 5 is repealed
Check out our list of open houses Sunday
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School Board approved a three-year contract for Doug Heuer, and a five-year contract for Scott Gainer
Senior from Cleveland Heights High School has the highest GPA out of about 400 seniors
The teenager from Cleveland Heights was involved in a fight and ran from police
At least 60 people came to see Stein get sworn in
People lost power when the storms hit about an hour ago, more reports may come in
Cleveland Heights City Council appoints Stein at Monday night's regular meeting
The Cleveland Clinic announced today that the hospital in East Cleveland would close soon
Mayor Ed Kelley confirmed that Stein would replace former Council Member Mark Tumeo
Cleveland Heights City Council interviewed six candidates out of 18 applicants for former council member Mark Tumeo's seat, and we asked them a few questions, too
Cleveland Heights City Council may appoint a new member, Cumberland Pool opens Saturday and more
See our full gallery Monday, and submit your own photos from prom
