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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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 SchoolsStudent Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management for K-12 Schools
Read more: Student Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management for K-12 SchoolsLew Robinson, a retired U.S. Secret Service agent, and Kirk Cerny, COO of Secure Passage, a public safety company, discuss what is causing an increase in violent crime among young people and leading practices and resources for addressing the issue.
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The Dangers of Swatting and Its Impact on Schools and Communities
Read more: The Dangers of Swatting and Its Impact on Schools and CommunitiesJeffrey Yarbrough, police chief for the Hutto Police Department and an advisor for Raptor Technologies, discusses why swatting is so harmful to campuses and their surrounding communities and how to best combat it.
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Category: HealthcareWilliam Osler Health Mitigates Hospital Violence by Prioritizing Customer Service
Read more: William Osler Health Mitigates Hospital Violence by Prioritizing Customer ServiceCalvin Millar, manager of public safety and parking services for William Osler Health System, shares how he determined prioritizing customer service was the most effective way to mitigate violence.
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Category: Higher EducationCollege Faculty Burnout: The Statistics and Solutions
Read more: College Faculty Burnout: The Statistics and SolutionsMore than 50% of college faculty and staff have considered quitting due to burnout, increased workload, and stress.
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Category: K-12 Schools3 Ways You Can and Should Support Gender Diverse Students
Read more: 3 Ways You Can and Should Support Gender Diverse StudentsFamiliarizing yourself with common terminology and inclusive language is just one way to ensure gender diverse students feel safe and supported.
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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 Schools3 Ways You Can and Should Support Gender Diverse Students
Read more: 3 Ways You Can and Should Support Gender Diverse StudentsFamiliarizing yourself with common terminology and inclusive language is just one way to ensure gender diverse students feel safe and supported.
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Category: Higher Education7 Hazing Tragedies That Spurred Harsher Anti-Hazing Laws in 9 States
Read more: 7 Hazing Tragedies That Spurred Harsher Anti-Hazing Laws in 9 StatesTim’s Law, inspired by the tragic hazing death of Penn State student Timothy Piazza, has been enacted in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
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Category: Higher EducationCollege Therapy Dogs: What Are the Costs and Benefits?
Read more: College Therapy Dogs: What Are the Costs and Benefits?Ramona Washington, chief of the University of North Texas (UNT) Police Department, shares her experience with procuring a therapy dog, including associated costs and its benefits for both students and staff.
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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: K-12 SchoolsTeacher Shortages by State and How Schools Are Trying to Fix the Problem
Read more: Teacher Shortages by State and How Schools Are Trying to Fix the ProblemThe Institute of Education Sciences launched a new five-year initiative to evaluate policies and identify best practices in recruiting and retaining teachers.
