By Louisa Avery, MJE, JEA awards chair The Journalism Education Association has named Terry Cassreino, CJE, of St. Joseph Catholic School, Madison, Mississippi, its 2023 Broadcast Adviser of the Year. JEA leadership surprised Cassreino with the announcement at St. Joseph Catholic School Monday, Aug. 28 during his Broadcast Journalism class. The Broadcast Adviser of the…
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By Louisa Avery, MJE, JEA awards chair Most teachers, upon retirement, actually do retire; not so with Fern Valentine. “Retirement” in 1993 was her opportunity to become busier than ever in her work to ensure that students have the press rights they deserve, said WJEA Past President Vincent DeMiero, CJE, and WJEA Executive Director Kathy…
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By Louisa Avery, MJE, JEA awards chair Five individuals who have made significant contributions to scholastic journalism will be honored with the Medal of Merit this fall. They will be formally recognized during the Fall JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention. The 2023 Medal of Merit recipients are: Priscilla Frost, Wentzville (Missouri) School District Kathy…
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By Louisa Avery, MJE, JEA awards chair The Journalism Education Association names eight teachers with its Rising Star Award to honor their commitment to scholastic journalism and media advising. They will be recognized at the Fall JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention. Rising Star awards are presented to advisers who are in their first five…
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By Louisa Avery, MJE, JEA awards chair Ben Clausnitzer, principal at Monta Vista High School, Cupertino, California, has been named Journalism Education Association’s 2023 Administrator of the Year. JEA presents the award to administrators who have shown a dedication to journalism education. El Estoque adviser Julia Satterthwaite, MJE, said Clausnitzer “generously” gives time and information…
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