My media work includes reporting, editing, advertising communication, campus storytelling, and public writing through The Collegio and the Wildcat Extension District. This page highlights selected writing samples and the communication skills I am building through journalism, editorial leadership, and community education.
Managing Editor
June 2026 to Present
Reporter
August 2025 to Present
At The Collegio, Pittsburg State University's student newspaper, I write and edit campus stories, coordinate writer assignments, communicate with advertising clients, and support publication quality. My work has strengthened the same skills I will use as an educator and advocate: listening carefully, asking clear questions, organizing information, meeting deadlines, and communicating with purpose.
Journalism has helped me become a stronger communicator. Every article requires preparation, interviewing, accuracy, editing, and attention to audience. Those skills connect directly to teaching because both journalism and education depend on clear explanations, careful listening, and responsible communication.
My work at The Collegio includes reporting on campus life, student organizations, university events, and people within the Pittsburg State community. I also manage advertising communication and help support editorial production in my current leadership role.
During my Wildcat Extension District practicum, I also drafted public communication materials connected to community education. Some materials were submitted through the district and published under office or supervisor bylines, which reflects the professional structure of extension communication.
Skills I build through journalism and public writing.
Organizing information clearly and making stories understandable for a public audience.
Listening carefully, asking stronger questions, and learning directly from people's experiences.
Improving clarity, accuracy, structure, grammar, and the final message.
Practicing professional follow-through, client communication, organization, and relationship building.
Highlighting people, programs, events, and issues that matter to the Pittsburg State community.
Translating information into writing that informs families, students, and community members.
Green bandanas have slowly started appearing across Pittsburg State University's campus. Each one represents a trained peer prepared to recognize warning signs and connect others with resources.
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Dr. Julie Dainty's path into Family and Consumer Sciences started at age nine giving 4-H demonstrations. Now a Pittsburg State professor, she has been recognized with the AAFCS Leader Award at both the state and national levels.
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Written during my Wildcat Extension District practicum, this public-information release explores youth mental-health challenges and how families, schools, and communities can create stronger systems of support.
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What started as a residence hall event turned into a packed night of bingo, music, and performances at the U-Club, drawing around 70 people and bringing the campus community together.
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Communication is central to teaching, leadership, and advocacy. Journalism has helped me practice how to gather information, represent people accurately, meet deadlines, and explain ideas in a way that people can understand. Those skills support my future work as a Family and Consumer Sciences educator, FCCLA adviser, student leader, and advocate for the profession.
