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Jessica Wagner Named 2024 Minnesota Journalism Educator of the Year

Jessica Wagner Named 2024 Minnesota Journalism Educator of the Year
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FARIBAULT, MINN.- Shattuck-St. Mary’s Journalism and English teacher Jessica Wagner was named the 2024 Journalism Educator of the Year by the Minnesota High School Press Association at the fall convention held at the University of Minnesota on Oct. 1.

 

Ms. Wagner was chosen as this year’s recipient by a panel of journalists and educators. The award highlights the educator’s experience and success in teaching, promoting a student-centered classroom, commitment to fostering an appreciation for journalism in society and careers in media, supporting the First Amendment, as well as contributions to the profession and relationships with students, parents, administrators, and the community.

Ms. Wagner was given this award for the work she did with the student newspaper at Owatonna High School. Now at SSM, Ms. Wagner will continue her work shaping future journalists by leading The Spectator, SSM's student newspaper.

“Jessica values the students she teaches, and that shows in her heartfelt dedication to the art and skill of teaching,” said English Department Chair Jan Gould-Martin ’75. “Her work with The Spectator is vital to us, not just for the preservation and resurrection of what we love and loved about The Spec, but for her tenacious will to help our students understand the gravity and beauty of a free, accurate press.”

To learn more about the Minnesota High School Press Association, please visit mnpress.org. 

About Shattuck-St. Mary’s School

Shattuck-St. Mary’s School is a world-class college preparatory boarding and day school for students in grades 6-PG located in Faribault, Minnesota. SSM delivers a rigorous academic curriculum that blends the best of traditional education with innovative, creative learning opportunities for students around the world who want to pursue their passions in academics, the arts, or athletics. Discover more at s-sm.org.

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