Tell us a little bit about yourself and what led you to Fred Rogers Productions.
I’m a Pittsburgh native who dreamed of working in TV since high school. After majoring in video production at Ohio University, I headed to Los Angeles and spent over 15 years working in the entertainment industry. When the chance to join FRP came along, I was thrilled to come home. I also help lead our Accessibility Employee Resource Group, which is something I’m really passionate about.
What’s your favorite project that you’ve worked on here?
My favorite project has been partnering with the wonderful team at the Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP) to create American Sign Language (ASL) videos. I’m thrilled that this work helps make our series accessible to more people and introduces kids to the beautiful language of ASL.
What is your favorite PBS show, past or present?
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood will always hold a special place in my heart. When we lived in Los Angeles, my daughter and I watched it all the time. It reminded me of the wonderful lessons Mister Rogers taught us. I especially loved the live-action interstitials. They gave me a glimpse of Pittsburgh, my hometown, and made me feel connected even while living across the country.
What do you like to do when you’re not working?
I love spending time with my husband and our two daughters. You’ll find us hunting for treasures at local thrift stores, riding bikes, or roller skating together. And when the weather is cold there’s nothing better than cuddling up on the couch for a good movie or TV show.