Michelle Corbett, CJE

KEMPA Board Vice President

Individual Contests Chair

[email protected]

School Name, City and State: Indian Trail High School & Academy, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Number of years advising: 11

Program Description: I currently teach several journalism courses in my school’s Communications Academy including: Introduction to Broadcasting, Photojournalism and Advertising/Public Relations. I teach The Blaze yearbook and Hawk Talk Productions Podcast Network (a new class in 2023-2024).

Best Advice or Hardest Lesson Learned: I’ve learned to let go of some control and stay out the kids’ way. I’ve trained them, taught them and then let them take the reins in creating the yearbook and podcasts. This has allowed them to create a better product and become better student journalists. I’m there to support and guide them when needed, but overall I have learned that this allows them to grow and find a true sense of accomplishment. These are truly their publications.

Social Media Accounts:

Facebook: /theBlazeITHSA

Instagram: @theBlazeITHSA

Twitter: @theBlazeITHSA

Snapchat: @theBlaze ITHSA

Website: https://www.kusd.edu/indiantrailblaze/