
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: HealthcareIs Your Hospital Prepared for Gang Violence and Injuries?
Read more: Is Your Hospital Prepared for Gang Violence and Injuries?A South Los Angeles hospital VP shares three crucial steps to managing gang member patients admitted for gang-related injuries.
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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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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: K-12 SchoolsWhich States Let Teachers Carry Guns in School?
Read more: Which States Let Teachers Carry Guns in School?More than 30 states allow teachers to carry guns under certain conditions. Is your state on the list?
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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 SchoolsSchool Swatting Threats: How Common Are They and What Do They Cost Taxpayers?
Read more: School Swatting Threats: How Common Are They and What Do They Cost Taxpayers?In just one month in 2023, at least 210 swatting threats were made against K-12 schools, according to one researcher.
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Category: Higher EducationHow Should These Clery Act Crimes Be Classified in Your ASR?
Read more: How Should These Clery Act Crimes Be Classified in Your ASR?Would these scenarios, pulled from the Handbook for Campus Safety and Security Reporting, count as Clery Act crimes?
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Category: K-12 SchoolsRigby Middle School Shooting: 7 Lessons Learned and 29 Recommendations for Improved Emergency Response
Read more: Rigby Middle School Shooting: 7 Lessons Learned and 29 Recommendations for Improved Emergency ResponseAn after-action report from the Rigby Middle School shooting provides helpful insight into ways schools can prevent and respond to active assailants.
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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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How Unified Video and Access Control Improves Campus Safety While Saving Money
Read more: How Unified Video and Access Control Improves Campus Safety While Saving MoneyJason Friedberg, commercial lead for education at Genetec, Inc., shares what campuses should be looking for in a unified system to help them reduce total cost of ownership while improving effectiveness.
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Category: HealthcareA Veteran Nurse’s Valiant Quest to Stop Hospital Workplace Violence
Read more: A Veteran Nurse’s Valiant Quest to Stop Hospital Workplace ViolenceDr. Rhonda Collins shares her own personal experiences with workplace violence in her nursing career, what she believes has contributed to the increase in incidents, and effective ways hospitals can address this problem head-on.
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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?