Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills and Certifications
Professional Organizations
Recognitionandawards
Timeline
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Doreen Picozzi

Lincoln,RI

Summary

Retired Lincoln High School teacher of English Language Arts and coordinator of the CTE-accredited Journalism & Broadcast Academy (JBA), which has produced over 160 national, regional and local scholastic journalism award winners in writing, cartooning, photography and broadcast video categories since 2005. Former journalist and press secretary to a public official.

Overview

50
50
years of professional experience

Work History

Blogger

Medium
04.2019 - Current
  • Researched and wrote engaging content for a blog with 537 followers.
  • Edited and proofread blog posts before publication.
  • Responded promptly to reader comments and inquiries on the blog's platform.

Coordinator of Journalism & Broadcast Academy

Lincoln High School
Lincoln
08.2007 - 06.2024
  • Responsible for JBA curriculum development, partnerships, job shadows, field trips, competitions, internships, and preparation of biannual budget proposals.
  • Designed courses and curriculum.
  • Coordinated, interdisciplinary efforts to enhance the breadth and scope of the coursework.
  • Arranged for JBA instructors' annual professional development and certification tests.

Journalism Advisor

Lincoln High School
Lincoln
09.2004 - 06.2024
  • Advisor to the high school's monthly newspaper, Lion's Roar; the online student publication, www.LincolnLionsRoar.com, the student daily newscast, podcasts, and documentary shorts on JBA's YouTube channel, as well as daily content on our social media sites.
  • Successfully partnered with universities (New England Tech, University of RI and Bryant University) on various broadcast projects.
  • Established the JBA at Lincoln High School as a PBS Newshour Reporting Lab in 2021 in a productive educational relationship that continues today.

Certified Teacher, English Language Arts

Lincoln High School
Lincoln, FL
08.2002 - 06.2024
  • Teacher of English and journalism classes, as well as the high school's special Broadcast Advisory.
  • Developed lesson plans and curriculum to meet the needs of diverse student populations.
  • Collaborated with colleagues, administrators, parents, and other stakeholders in the educational community.
  • Integrated technology into classrooms to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
  • Encouraged all students to think critically and develop problem-solving skills.

Press Secretary to the Mayor

Mayor's Office
Providence
12.1990 - 08.2002
  • Established a new press office, organized press conferences, wrote releases and speeches, managed a team of eight writers.
  • Developed and implemented media strategies to promote the city's mission and objectives.
  • Coordinated with print and broadcast media outlets to ensure maximum exposure of newsworthy stories.

Freelance Writer

Various
01.1975 - 12.1990

Managing Editor

The Echo
Providence
03.1984 - 12.1990
  • Responsible for all aspects, and all departments of the weekly newspaper.
  • Contributed to the newspaper's coverage as political, arts and feature writer.
  • Reviewed and edited content for accuracy, clarity, and consistency with established style guidelines.
  • Developed editorial strategies to ensure that all content was accurate, timely, relevant, and in line with the newspaper's mission.
  • Developed community-based events to generate new readership, particularly among a younger demographic.
  • Hired new talent, managed all departments in the small newspaper office, acted as liaison to the publisher.

Assistant Editor

Newport: This Week
Newport
07.1981 - 03.1984

Associate Editor

East Side/West Side
Providence
08.1979 - 07.1981

Education

Teacher Certification -

Providence College School of Continuing Education
08.2002

Bachelor of Arts in English (Concentration in Creative Writing and Film Studies) -

Rhode Island College
05.1979

Skills and Certifications

  • Master Journalism Educator, JEA/NSPA MJE Exam and Thesis, 01/01/16
  • Certified Journalism Educator, JEA/NSPA CJE Exam, 01/01/11
  • Professional Software - Adobe PhotoShop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, TriCaster 40

Professional Organizations

  • Journalism Education Association (JEA), Director, Rhode Island Chapter
  • JEA - CTE Committee, Member
  • JEA Mentor
  • JEA/NSPA Judge
  • New England Scholastic Press Association, Member, Judge
  • National Scholastic Press Association, Member

Recognitionandawards

  • Lincoln Teacher of the Year, 01/01/19
  • Horace Mann Crystal Apple Award, 01/01/15
  • Dow Jones News Fund, Special Recognition Adviser, 01/01/11
  • Lincoln School Committee, multiple certificates of recognition for JBA achievements

Timeline

Blogger

Medium
04.2019 - Current

Coordinator of Journalism & Broadcast Academy

Lincoln High School
08.2007 - 06.2024

Journalism Advisor

Lincoln High School
09.2004 - 06.2024

Certified Teacher, English Language Arts

Lincoln High School
08.2002 - 06.2024

Press Secretary to the Mayor

Mayor's Office
12.1990 - 08.2002

Managing Editor

The Echo
03.1984 - 12.1990

Assistant Editor

Newport: This Week
07.1981 - 03.1984

Associate Editor

East Side/West Side
08.1979 - 07.1981

Freelance Writer

Various
01.1975 - 12.1990

Teacher Certification -

Providence College School of Continuing Education

Bachelor of Arts in English (Concentration in Creative Writing and Film Studies) -

Rhode Island College

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