The Action Team

Action is supported by a talented team of copy editors, video producers, and photo editors. Meet our editorial and art directors below.

  • Kim Tranell

    Editor

    New York, NY

     

    I’ve been writing and editing stories for middle school students for more than 15 years. I also have two curious young kids, so when I’m not working on Action, you can still likely find me reading, telling stories, and exploring all that our home of New York City has to offer. 
  • Deb Dinger

    Art Director

    New York, NY

     

    As the art director for Action, I oversee the visual style and creative direction of the magazine. I guide illustrators, and photographers to ensure all images align with our stories and message. I work with our magazine editors to make sure all layout designs read, flow and look the best they can for our readers.

Our Teacher Advisory Board

Our advisors come from all over the country and share a passion for education. We're thrilled to have them on board!

  • Stephany Carmical

    Speech Language Pathologist

     

     

    North Little Rock High School

    Little Rock, AR
  • Shawna Davenport

    ELA Teacher

     

    Northridge Middle School

    Middlebury, IN
  • Sally Doulton

    Retired Reading Intervention Specialist

     

    Manhasset/Great Neck EOC 

    Glen Head, NY
  • Kathryn Jones

    ELA Teacher

     

    Luiseño School

    Corona, CA 
  • Zoe Kashner

    Literacy Teacher

     

    Brooklyn College Academy

    Brooklyn, NY
  • Uma Natarajan

    ESL Teacher and LPAC Coordinator

     

    Dawson High School

    Pearland, TX
  • Tiffany Patterson

    ELA/ENL Teacher

     

    Hillcrest High School

    Jamaica, NY
  • Holly Sawyer

    Lead EL Teacher

     

    Oscar Smith High School

    Chesapeake, VA
  • Brett Schwartz

    Reading Teacher

     

    Merrick Avenue Middle School

    Merrick, New York
  • Michelle Shory

    Multilingual Learners Engagement Specialist

     

    Seneca High School

    Louisville, KY
  • Rachel Spiegel

    Speech Language Pathologist

     

    Andries Hudde JHS

    Brooklyn, NY
  • Christina Velasquez

    Special Education SAI English Teacher

     

    Culver City High School 

    Culver City, CA