The Scholastic News for Grades 5/6 Team

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

  • Brian Fitzgerald

    Editorial Director

    New York, NY 

     

    My love of classroom magazines began the first time I read Current Events (now part of Junior Scholastic) in sixth grade. My curiosity about the world around me grew with every issue. Today, as the editor of Scholastic News Edition 5/6, my goal is to spark the same curiosity in students that I had when I was their age.
  • Beth Benzaquin

    Art Director

    New York, NY 

     

    As a lifelong book lover, joining Scholastic was truly a dream come true. For 25 years, I’ve had the joy of designing magazines that bring fun and excitement to students, sparking their curiosity with every page. I learn something new with each issue we produce, and it reminds me why I love what I do!

     

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!

  • Joy Barnett

    Library Media Specialist

     

    Flaherty Elementary School

    Ekron, KY
  • Jill Bartling

    5th Grade Teacher 

     

    Bridgeport Elementary School

    Bridgeport, NE
  • Chelsea Botkin

    5th Grade ELA Teacher

     

    Sunset Elementary School

    Moultrie, GA
  • Angeline Charky

    6th Grade ELA Teacher

     

    Richard E. Byrd Middle School

    Sun Valley, CA
  • Leeana Cruz Moran

    5th Grade ELA Teacher

     

    Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School

    Old Bridge, NJ
  • Dina Cuomo

    5th Grade Teacher


    Daniel Webster Elementary School

    New Rochelle, NY
  • Thomas Nickerson

    5th Grade Teacher

     

    The Meadowbrook School

    Weston, MA
  • Brenda Ramsland

    Reading Specialist

     

    The Salvation Army

    Harrisburg, PA
  • Angela Scasso-Ramos

    6-8th Grade Speech and Language Pathologist 


    Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School

    Bronx, NY
  • Jessica Schnebelt

    Middle School ELA Teacher

     

    Arroyo School

    Glendale, AZ
  • Keri Simacek

    5th Grade Teacher

     

    Princeton School District

    Princeton, WI
  • Katelyn Tavolacci

    5th Grade Teacher 

     

    Julia A. Stark School

    Stamford, CT
  • Niki Tilicki

    5th Grade Teacher

     

    Wilson K-8 School

    Tucson, AZ
  • Jen Yun

    5th Grade ELA Teacher 

     

    Madeira Elementary School

    Madeira, OH