
Clear writing for critical conversations

About me
Hi, I’m Amy! I’m a writer, editor, and content strategist passionate about telling stories that help communities learn, grow, and thrive. I specialize in thoughtful, engaging content that highlights the people, programs, and ideas making a real difference.
Most recently, I served as Executive Editor of Campus Safety magazine, a national publication and digital platform supporting K–12 schools, universities, and healthcare safety leaders. In that role, I helped shape the publication’s editorial strategy—planning coverage, identifying emerging topics, and developing content designed to inform and engage a professional audience.
My reporting has spanned a wide range of school safety and security topics, but what I find most meaningful is exploring the human side of those issues—student and staff wellness, leadership, policies and procedures, and the programs that support strong school and healthcare communities.
Although much of my experience is rooted in education and campus safety, the skills behind my work—clear communication, thoughtful strategy, and engaging storytelling—translate across many subjects and audiences. At the heart of what I do is creating content that informs, connects with readers, and helps organizations share their knowledge and expertise.
Portfolio
My portfolio highlights a range of work across news reporting, feature writing, interviews, research-driven articles, and multimedia content. I cover current events, translate complex topics into accessible insights, and collaborate with experts to bring important stories to life. From interviews and industry analysis to podcast conversations and timely news coverage, my work reflects a versatile approach to storytelling across formats.
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How Common Are Female School Shooters?
Read more: How Common Are Female School Shooters?One research center says it has been 45 years since a juvenile female took multiple lives in a school shooting.
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Category: HealthcareThe State of Healthcare Workplace Violence, De-Escalation Techniques, and Policy Must-Haves
Read more: The State of Healthcare Workplace Violence, De-Escalation Techniques, and Policy Must-HavesDr. Marissa Randazzo shares steps healthcare workers can take when they are confronted with a combative person, as well as free de-escalation resources.
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Category: K-12 SchoolsPublic School Enrollment Decline: Why Students Are Leaving, Where They’re Going, and Why It Matters
Read more: Public School Enrollment Decline: Why Students Are Leaving, Where They’re Going, and Why It MattersA July 2024 study predicts public schools will lose 16 million additional students by 2030, putting enrollment at or slightly above 50% of the market.
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Category: K-12 SchoolsHow to Talk to Students About Gun Violence in Schools
Read more: How to Talk to Students About Gun Violence in SchoolsTeodora Pavkovic, a psychologist and parenting coach, offers tips for both school employees and parents on how to speak with kids and teens about school gun violence.
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Category: K-12 SchoolsHow to Improve School Bus Safety Through Training and Technology
Read more: How to Improve School Bus Safety Through Training and TechnologyIncluding bus drivers in school safety planning and equipping school buses with available technologies can improve safety for all.
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Category: K-12 SchoolsWhich States Have Banned Cell Phones in Schools?
Read more: Which States Have Banned Cell Phones in Schools?As of Dec. 2025, 35 states and Washington, D.C., have signed or already enacted laws or policies regarding student cell phone usage in K-12 classrooms.
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Category: K-12 SchoolsHow Schools Should Protect Students During Child Custody Disputes
Read more: How Schools Should Protect Students During Child Custody DisputesHaving thorough visitor management processes and a staff that is well-versed in understanding child custody paperwork are just two ways to ensure children are safe while in school.
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Category: K-12 SchoolsTest Your FERPA Knowledge: Can This Student Info Be Released?
Read more: Test Your FERPA Knowledge: Can This Student Info Be Released?Here are nine practical scenarios in which a request is made to access student information. Would providing the data be a FERPA violation?
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Category: Higher EducationHuman Trafficking on College Campuses: What It Looks Like and Resources for Police, Students
Read more: Human Trafficking on College Campuses: What It Looks Like and Resources for Police, StudentsMaraya Lasinsky, chief advisor for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, discusses human trafficking on college campuses and available resources for both campus police and students.
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Category: Higher EducationClery Act Compliance: Why Fines Are Getting So Big and How Colleges Can Avoid Them
Read more: Clery Act Compliance: Why Fines Are Getting So Big and How Colleges Can Avoid ThemKyle Norton, director of regulatory compliance at the Healy+ Group, and Jenn Scott, a regulatory compliance consultant, discuss common Clery Act violations and why the fines have gotten so big.
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Test Your FERPA Knowledge: Can This Student Info Be Released?
Read more: Test Your FERPA Knowledge: Can This Student Info Be Released?Here are nine practical scenarios in which a request is made to access student information. Would providing the data be a FERPA violation?
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Category: K-12 SchoolsHow Campus Messaging Can Help Prevent School Emergencies
Read more: How Campus Messaging Can Help Prevent School EmergenciesExplore how effective campus messaging enhances emergency responses and supports student wellness during critical situations.