Amanda Fitzpatrick is WHYY News’ city education reporter. She has worked as a television anchor, reporter, and managing editor in Charlotte, Atlanta, Dallas, and Wilmington, North Carolina. She has vast broadcast experience, including filing radio newscast updates, and she enjoys keeping up with listeners and audiences across social media. She’s covered education, politics, and culture. Amanda has been active in the community in each media market she’s worked in. In addition to her journalism experience, she spent a year working as a public information officer for a 600-member police department.
More from the Contributor
The annual AERA conference is in Philly this week, focusing on how research and policy changes can help provide educational opportunities for everyone.
10 months ago
Philly teen girls get life lessons from successful Black women at Women’s History Month luncheon
Students from el Centro de Estudiantes and Vaux Big Picture High School were inspired by community leaders and discussed mental health, education and societal stereotypes.
11 months ago
Listen 1:21
Barbers are mentoring Philly students mid-haircut: ‘It’s like a therapy session’
Against the backdrop of the city’s gun violence crisis, students are able to open up with the safe-space ethos of the makeshift barbershop.
11 months ago
Listen 4:53
Former Eagle Brian Dawkins wants Philly students to speak openly about mental health
In the wake of a mass shooting that left eight teens injured, Dawkins spoke to Philly students about the importance of dealing with trauma.
11 months ago
Listen 1:56
Bidens return to Pa., visit private family home in Philly suburb before campaign speech
Biden later spoke to a packed house at Strath Haven Middle School in Delaware County where the president took the campaign stage.
11 months ago
Listen 1:18
Philadelphia City Councilmember-At-Large Katherine Gilmore Richardson said that the SAVE plan effectively wiped out her remaining student debt in October.
11 months ago
Listen 1:39
Pennsylvania estimates approximately 12,000 individuals across the commonwealth will benefit annually.
11 months ago
Members of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, organized by the Caucus of Working Educators, are petitioning for an end to the district's controversial sick leave policy.
11 months ago
Listen 1:32
Parker outlined her vision for Philly's schools to the city's business leaders at the annual Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
11 months ago
Listen 1:27
Frederick Douglass’ descendant delivers free memoirs to Philly students
Against the backdrop of recent book bans, Kevin Douglass Greene's efforts have been highlighted as a way to help preserve American history.
11 months ago
Listen 1:33
Descendants of Frederick Douglass, Rosa Parks, Malcolm X and more attended a White House ceremony to honor their families’ legacy and impact on the country.
12 months ago
Listen 1:27
Power is Rising in Philly as hundreds of Black women tackle issues at conference
The conference provides an opportunity to discuss and find solutions for the issues Black women face, and to empower and inspire the next generation of leaders.
12 months ago
Listen 0:49