TLC Studios: Meet the TLC Crew

Jan Brogan is an award-winning journalist and novelist with decades of teaching experience at Boston University’s Summer Journalism Academy and other institutions. She has authored four murder mysteries and the narrative nonfiction book, "The Combat Zone: Murder, Race and Boston’s Struggle for Justice," shortlisted for Agatha and Anthony awards in 2021. Recently, she completed a historical nonfiction novel about women who went whaling in the 1860s and is writing a memoir for renowned whale scientist Nan Hauser.

Website: janbrogan.com

Facebook: jan.brogan.07

X: @JanBrogan

Instagram: @JanBrogan_

Dr. Rayna Freedman is a 5th grade teacher at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School in Mansfield, MA, with experience teaching grades 3-5. She is a Google for Education Certified Trainer, Google Level 1 and 2 certified educator, BrainPOP consultant and certified educator, Magic School AI Pioneer, Trainer, and Certified Educator, Fablevision Ambassador, and Wakelet Ambassador. Rayna has presented at numerous conferences, including ISTE, Ed Tech Teacher, MassCUE, and the Vietnam Technology Conference. She values student agency and the importance of building relationships and community.

Website: drfreedmanagent24.blogspot.com

Spotify Podcasters: secretagents

X: @rlfreedm

Zeba McGibbon is a kindergarten teacher, podcaster, children's book author, and founder of Kindergarten Cafe. Through Kindergarten Cafe, Zeba shares teaching ideas, activities, and strategies to support teachers in teaching the whole child. Zeba loves supporting early childhood teachers with classroom-tested strategies and materials that help take stress off their plates, support their students better from arrival to dismissal, and find the kindergarten magic.

Website: kindergartencafe.org

Facebook: Kindergarten Cafe

Elizabeth Dorgan is a dedicated STEM educator with extensive experience in teaching, program management, curriculum development, and online instruction. She holds a Master's in Instructional Technology from Lesley University and is a Google Certified Educator and Engineer is Elementary Certified Educator. A finalist for the Patriots STEM Teacher of the Year, she manages afterschool computer science clubs, mentors a First Robotics team, and serves as a Lifeguard Director. Elizabeth, a recipient of the Scituate Education Foundation Grant, is committed to fostering an innovative and inclusive learning environment.

X: @lizteach13

Sarah Ling is a efficiency-minded tech wizard, but is a creative at heart and has been using art forms such as drawing, watercolor and oil painting, woodblock and intaglio printmaking, and Jazz piano as mediums for her wacky stories. More importantly, she understands that art is most meaningful when it is given or shared, whether a postcard, a song, or a silly dance. Join her in making the world a brighter place of compassion and cheerfulness in her creative workshops.

Instagram: @boredom_into_art

Matt Pohter as been a digital storyteller for more than 15 years. He worked as an award-winning journalist in spots across the United States and filing reports internationally from Turkey. He continues his work as a storyteller for the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation as its Associate Director for Communications. He also helps teach the next generation of storytellers as an adjunct faculty member at his alma mater, Boston College.

LinkedIn

Instagram: @MPReports

Melissa Milner is a veteran teacher with over 32 years of experience in elementary classrooms. She is the host of The Teacher As...Podcast which explores metaphors to education. She also produces The Birch Meadow Way Podcast with teachers and students in her school. Melissa recently produced and cohosted a ten episode podcast called Ponzinomics 101 with Robert FitzPatrick. Melissa is thrilled to be on the TLC Studios faculty.

Websites: Birch Meadow Way, Ponzimonics 101, The Teacher As…

Facebook: theteacheras

X: @melissabmilner

Instagram: @melissabmilner

With 25 years of experience as a pediatric occupational therapist, I have worked with Westwood Public Schools and run my private practice, Capable Hands and Associates. As an associate professor at Boston University and an adjunct professor at Framingham and Worcester State University, I taught graduate-level courses and lectured nationally on topics such as sensory diets, executive function skills, and self-regulation. Additionally, with a BA in art, I taught elementary students, including a sculpture class called “Living Books” that connected art projects to book themes.

Website: capablehands.squarespace.com

A mentor, video editor, and content creator, Jaysen Bass brings his expertise in storytelling and technical prowess in media to the Reynolds TLC team with a focus on digital media production Growing up, he was always enamored by digital media and production, which led him to constantly strive to learn more and expand his skillset. While at Boston College, Jaysen was awarded the Digital Media Field Production Best Editor Award and second place in the Leonard Persuasive Speaking Contest. He also honed his leadership and creative problem solving skills as president of Writer’s Circle. He graduated with a B.A. Communication, Minor in Sociology and a heart for community.

LinkedIn