2011-2012 STN BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Doug Green
Carlsbad High School
Carlsbad, California
dougteach@aol.com
760-583-8911
Doug Green teaches middle and high school broadcast journalism in Carlsbad, California. He
is the current president of the Student Television Network, and a former teacher-advisor for
PBS Television. Green was a National Technology Educator of the Year finalist and a
consultant with the United States Department of Defense School System on issues related to
media instruction. Doug Green's book, "Teaching Broadcasting," is used in classrooms across
the country, as well as in DODEA classrooms in Europe and Asia.
VICE PRESIDENT
Convention Contest Coordinator
Cheryl Weintraub
South Elgin High School-Beacon Academy
Elgin, Il
ckleintraub@gmail.com
877-786-1001
Cheryl became involved with Student Television Network in 2002 as an affiliate. She taught 9
years for Geneva High School/GTV Studio. She is now teaching for South Elgin High
School/Beacon Academy teaching sophomores, juniors and seniors TV Production and
Broadcast Journalism. Her students produce a daily news program which airs 5 days a week
as well as a monthly magazine show. Cheryl has a BA in English and an MA in Teaching and
Leadership.
TREASURER
Dennis Kane
Marquette High School
Chesterfield, Missouri
dennisdkane@gmail.com
877-786-1001
Denny is glad to serve on the Board of Directors because STN has been so helpful to him. He is
the only person in his building teaching broadcasting. STN has been a lifeline to him with
lesson plans, technical help and friendship. Denny is on the Board to give back what's been
given to him.
SECRETARY
Jacki Romey
Searcy High School
Searcy, Arkansas
jromey@searcyschools.org
501-268-8315 x 236
Jacki has been teaching broadcast journalism at Searcy High School in Searcy, Arkansas for
the past 13 years. She has been part STN since its beginning in 1999 and has learned so much
from this wonderful network of teachers. Jacki loves being able give back by helping advisers
solve problems in the classroom. She was honored as journalism adviser of the year for the
Arkansas Scholastic Press Association and is an Apple Certified Trainer in Final Cut Pro. She
has a BA in journalism from Arizona State University and worked at the Arizona Republic
newspaper before becoming a teacher.
EAST REGION
Paul Bancroft
RHAM High School
Hebron, CT
rhamtv@yahoo.com
860-228-9474 ext. 3932
A former high school band director, Paul has been teaching video since 2000 and now teaches
it full time. The RHAM Broadcast Journalism class produces a weekly live show and the
school's Video Production Club (VPC) has recorded or cablecast over 250 live events (sports,
concerts, and community events) to date, making it one of the largest and most active student
groups in the regional high school.
Ann Kraus
Norwood High School
Norwood, MA
akraus@norwood.k12.ma.us
978-562-4746
Ann is the TV Production/Digital Media teacher at Norwood High School in Norwood , MA (just south of Boston). Ann started in Norwood 6 years ago, and the program has become so popular, she has to turn students away. Ann has spent the past 25+ years in the Broadcast Industry. Her first real TV gig was working for a CBS affiliate in Rochester, NY that sent her and a production team to the Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway. From Rochester she moved to Boston to be Programming Director for WABU-IND, home of the Red Sox. Her only claim to fame for that job was bringing Judge Judy to the market! After WABU, Ann moved on to WGBH-PBS in Boston where she was the Associate Director of Creative Services. Ann has always taught while working in the broadcast industry and has been an adjunct professor at Boston University, Suffolk University, Northeastern University, and Boston College. Ann has taught at BC for 13 years.
MIDEAST REGION
Paula Fowler
Meade County High School
Brandenburg, KY
paula.fowler@meade.kyschools.us
270-547-8585
Paula earned degrees in Business Management and Computer Science from the University of Louisville and worked in the corporate business world for several years before deciding to become a teacher. She began teaching eighteen years ago as a Computer Science Teacher and also School Newspaper Advisor. Paula has since taught Business Education classes, been the sponsor of Future Business Leaders of America, and the cooperative education coordinator. She began her school's monthly news program five years ago and loves shooting videos alongside her students.
Cheryl Klein
Geneva High School
Geneva,
Illinois
See detail under “Vice President”
MIDWEST REGION
Bruce McRoberts
Blue Valley School District
Overland Park, Kansas
913 239 4142
info@studenttelevision.com
Bruce McRoberts has taught video production in the Blue Valley School District for the last
thirteen years. The class that he teaches is called iMedia and is part of the Center for
Advanced Professional Studies in Overland Park, KS. Students produce a live cable television
shows and work with newspaper, magazine, and local television stations aspartners in creating
content. Bruce also work in the Kansas City area as a freelance camera operator.
Dennis Kane
Marquette High School
Chesterfield, Missouri
See detail under “Treasurer”
SOUTH REGION
Jeb Brunt
J.P. Taravella High School
Coral Springs, Florida
Jeb.brunt@browardschools.com
(754) 322-2300
Jeb has been teaching TV Production and Broadcast Journalism in South Florida for 15 years.
He will begin the 2011 school year as the new advisor for JPTV at Taravella High School in
Coral Springs. Jeb is the former adviser for the award-winning Broward Teen News program
and the CTV Program at Cooper City High School, but he also spent 6 years prior as a middle
school Broadcast Teacher. He currently serves as the Contest Coordinator for STN overseeing
all upload and mail in competitions.
Jacki Romey
Searcy High School
Searcy, Arkansas
See detail under “Secretary”.
SOUTHWEST REGION
Shonda Tindall
Media Arts & Technology Instructor/AdviserCareer & Technology Education
Mabank High School
Mabank, Texas
877-786-1001
sstindal@mabankisd.net
Shonda is currently the Media Arts teacher at Mabank High School and teaches Broadcast
Journalism, Photography, and Digital & Interactive Media. She also implemented and advises
the school’s broadcasting program, MHSTV, which is going into its fourth year. Shonda has
been teaching for 11 years and involved with STN since 2004.
Beth Kennedy
Crockett High School
Austin, TX
beth.kennedy@austinisd.org
512-841-1709
WEST REGION
Rene Vela
Palos Verdes High School
Palos Verdes Estates, California
vela@pvpusd.k12.ca.us
310 378-8471 ext.224
Rene teaches Video Production and Broadcast Journalism at Palos Verdes High School. Nine
years ago, Rene developed and implemented the school’s current broadcast program, Live
From 205. By the end of June 2011, the student-run news program will have produced almost
400 shows. Being a part of the Board of Directors has allowed Rene to contribute to an
organization that has been extremely valuable to his career.
Paul Kass
Placerita Junior High School
Newhall, California
pkass@hartdistrict.org
661 259-1551 x1202
Paul is a math teacher at Placerita Jr High. In addition to his normal teaching assignment, he
organizes the video production/broadcast journalism club for the school and helps the students
to produce a live daily morning news show. Paul has been involved with STN since 2004.
AT LARGE
Jennifer Cornine
Communications High School
Wall, NJ
jennifercornine@gmail.com
732-681-1010
Jennifer is an award-winning broadcast journalist and educator at Communications High School in Wall Twp., NJ. She currently mentors up and coming journalists on the importance of visual storytelling and the impact that it can have on society. Her motto is "Everyone has a story to tell... our job is to help them tell it."
INTERNATIONAL
Steve Stanley
Aviano High School
Aviano, Italy
Steve.Stanley@eu.dodea.edu
STN'S first international Board Member, Steve Stanley teaches at Aviano Middle High School on the Aviano USAF Base in Aviano, Italy in the Pordenone province of the Friuli-Venezia-Giulia region just a few hours’ drive from Venezia. Steve teaches Broadcast Journalism at this progressive and prestigious school which also has courses available to Italian students living in the area. On Steve’s list of duties will be his plans to work with the Department of Defense’s schools to encourage enrollment, giving STN a greater global presence. Besides claiming Steve’s school in Italy as an international affiliate, STN also has members in Japan, Germany and United Kingdom.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Nancy Held Loucas
Program Director
nancy@studenttelevision.com
760-692-2299
Nancy has more than 30 years of experience in marketing, public relations, special events and
video production. She has worked in the educational arena producing live telethons,
managing fundraising opportunities and producing events for non-profit organizations. At STN,
Nancy is responsible for the daily operation of the business, sponsorships and fundraising,
program direction, contests and managing the STN annual convention.
