The Scholastic News for Grade 1 Team

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

  • Erin Kelly

    Editor

    New York, NY

     

    I’ve been writing for kids at Scholastic since 2016. I love first grade—my mom was a first-grade teacher! And I love finding topics that grab kids and fire them up to read. What inspires me? Books, new foods, eager first graders, and my own kids. 
  • Annie King

    Art Director

    New York, NY

     

    I began working at Scholastic in 2021 and have been the art director for Scholastic News for grade 1 ever since. Designing a classroom magazine is so fun and I find so much inspiration in imagining how our young readers will react to each page. Working on this title is the best!

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!

  • Amy Auchter

    1st Grade Teacher

     

    Butterfield Elementary School

    Lombard, IL
  • Stephanie Brown

    1st Grade Teacher

     

    Triple Crown Elementary School

    Perris, CA
  • Lisa Hall

    1st Grade teacher

     

    R.R. Wright Elementary School

    Philadelphia, PA
  • Anderson Manuel

    1st Grade Teacher

     

    General John Nixon School

    Sudbury, MA
  • Leana R. Malinowsky

    1st Grade Teacher

     

    Pvt. Nicholas Minue School

    Carteret, NJ
  • Bethany Matthews

    1st Grade Teacher

     

    Bethel Grade School

    Mt. Vernon, IL
  • Todd Prisco

    1st Grade Teacher

     

    General Nash Elementary 

    Harleysville, PA
  • Patria Slaughter

    1st Grade Teacher

     

    Wilson Elementary School

    Sanford, FL
  • Lisa Wenske, M. Ed.

    1st Grade Teacher, NBCT

     

    Clayton Elementary

    Austin, TX