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Interview with Donna Lopiano, one of the Most Powerful Women In Sports, discussing Women in Sport Media

May 17, 2012

Dr. Donna Lopiano is the former Chief Executive Officer of the Women’s Sports Foundation (1992-2007) and was named one of “The 10 Most Powerful in Sports” by Fox Sports. The Sporting News has repeatedly listed her as one of “The 100 Most Influential People in Sports.” She has been nationally and internationally recognized for her [...]

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Pam Ward Video-First Woman to do College Football Play-by-Play

April 18, 2012

Sportcaster Pam Ward, ESPN-Continental Tire Bowl 2003 from Amy Goodwin on Vimeo.

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Women In Sports Media: Interview with Lesley Visser

April 18, 2012

Lesley Visser’s name is associated with many “firsts” in the world of female sportscasting. First and only woman broadcaster enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. First woman assigned to Monday Night Football. First woman assigned to a Super Bowl Sideline. First and only woman to handle a Super Bowl Trophy Presentation. First woman [...]

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When Your Daughter Gossips

January 23, 2012

There’s nothing like kids to make you justify every piece of advice you give. Any stated opinion can raise a multitude of objections. As in the case of discussing gossip and rumors, I can say, “Don’t talk about people. Don’t talk bad about people. Don’t repeat everything you hear” but it is often met with [...]

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Alexis Jones-I Am That Girl

February 11, 2011

Alexis Jones paid a school visit this week to talk to our middle school girls and present her program, I am That Girl. Alexis is a graduate of Westlake High School and the University of Southern California where she received a Bachelor’s in International Studies and Spanish and a Master’s in Communication. She achieved fame [...]

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Girl Bullying-When Your Daughter Doesn’t Want to Go to School

January 26, 2011

You are walking down the hallway with a friend. Girls say hello to her but not you. You sit down at the lunch table, and everyone mysteriously gets up. You speak to a close friend and she gives you a blank stare. Have you become invisible? Yes, you have. Without even knowing it, you’ve been [...]

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Dear Teen Me Project

January 4, 2011

E. Kristin Anderson and Miranda Kenneally invited me to take part in the Dear Teen Me project. It’s a website for teens where a variety of authors write letters to their teenage selves in hopes of encouraging and inspiring teens of today. It’s a great project, and I’m so excited to be a part of [...]

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