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Lights, Camera, Learn

Lights, Camera, Learn takes a look at the big topic of how media production and literacy is being taught in today"s classrooms. We"ll dive into the impact this is having on students as young as kindergarten all the way through college. We"ll also talk to media professionals working in today"s environment and students who are learning how to be the next generation of content creators and video producers.If you"re a media teacher looking for new ways to teach media, if you"re a parent and are

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All Episodes

58:42

Lights, Camera, Learn - Emi Mendieta

Lights, Camera, Learn ·

2026/03/17

What goes into turning a script into a finished film or video? In this episode of Lights, Camera, Learn, cinematographer Emi Mendieta shares insights from her career working across narrative films, documentaries, and music videos while revealing the creative and managerial realities of life behind the camera. She discusses the steps and creativity she uses to translate scripts into visual language through color, composition, and collaboration with directors and production teams. Emi also reflects on

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50:04

Lights, Camera, Learn - Ashley Adams

Lights, Camera, Learn ·

2026/03/10

In this episode of Lights, Camera, Learn, Ashley Adams, the Executive Director of the Arts, Media and Entertainment Institute, shares her inspiring journey from theater teacher to leading a national nonprofit. She reflects on the pivotal experiences that shaped her career, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and how her organization works to empower teachers and students to find their voices through digital media. During the interview, Adams breaks news of her organization’s major rebranding to

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54:19

Lights, Camera, Learn! - Tim Needles

Lights, Camera, Learn ·

2026/03/03

In this episode of Lights, Camera, Learn!, artist, educator, author, and NASA Solar System Ambassador Tim Needles explores why creativity isn’t just for artists — it’s a skill every student (and adult) can build and use to solve real-world problems. He shares how embracing constraints, experimenting with new technology, and even using AI responsibly can unlock powerful storytelling and learning opportunities in today’s classrooms. From STEAM education to augmented reality and media literacy, Tim

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52:56

LIghts, Camera, Learn - Desiree Sheppard

Lights, Camera, Learn ·

2026/02/24

Desiree Sheppard is the host and executive producer for the local Sacramento lifestyle show Your California Life on ABC10. In this episode of Lights, Camera, Learn!, Desiree shares her journey from community college and early internships into building a career outside of the hard news reporting path she initially started. She talks candidly about discovering her niche in lifestyle programming, balancing creativity with production demands, and why positive, community-focused storytelling matters

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57:35

Lights, Camera, Learn - Monika Diaz

Lights, Camera, Learn ·

2026/02/17

Most people who watch television news may not realize all the behind-the-scenes roles that help ensure the quality and facts of a daily newscast. In this episode of Lights, Camera, Learn!, Monika Diaz, Director of Content at ABC10 in Sacramento, shares her career journey that brought her to that position. She discusses the different roles she’s taken and how being bilingual opened unexpected opportunities in major media markets. Diaz also speaks candidly about mentorship, navigating challenges as a

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41:15

Lights, Camera, Learn! - Tammy Null

Lights, Camera, Learn ·

2026/02/10

In this episode of Lights, Camera, Learn!, we sit down with Tammy Null, a veteran media educator at Joseph Kerr Middle School, on the very first day in her new classroom. Tammy shares how she dealt with thinking she would never go to college, let alone teach, and how education and her passion for lifelong learning have shaped how she approaches her role as a teacher. The conversation dives into how she teaches her school’s Future Quest program, where middle school students explore hands-on career

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55:13

Lights, Camera, Learn! - Josh Weeks

Lights, Camera, Learn ·

2026/02/03

In this episode of Lights, Camera, Learn!, we talk with Josh Weeks, a STEM teacher at North Lake Elementary in Sacramento, California about his journey into education and his passion for integrating media, technology, and hands-on learning in the classroom. Josh shares how filmmaking, coding, robotics, and digital storytelling help students better understand complex concepts while building confidence and creativity. He also discusses how he uses media tools to support social-emotional learning,

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47:15

Lights, Camera, Learn! - Scott Loehr

Lights, Camera, Learn ·

2026/01/27

In this episode of Lights, Camera, Learn!, Scott Loehr, Superintendent of Center Joint Unified School District, offers an inside look at what it really means to lead a growing K–12 district through times of challenge and change. Loehr reflects on navigating the Great Recession and COVID-19, building a people-centered culture, and redefining the superintendent’s role as both an educational leader and community connector. Find out how he’s worked with his team to foster clear communication and created

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47:00

Lights, Camera, Learn! -- Ben Aston

Lights, Camera, Learn ·

2026/01/20

In this episode of Lights, Camera, Learn, host Aaron Heinrich sits down with Ben Aston, founder and CEO of Black & White Zebra, to explore his journey from agency life to building one of the fastest-growing digital media companies in North America. Ben reflects on how his early experiences in digital project management shaped his approach to leadership, content creation, and entrepreneurship. He shares insights into how AI is positively transforming workflows across industries and why educators

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43:54

Lights, Camera Learn! - Savannah Kuchar

Lights, Camera, Learn ·

2026/01/13

In this episode, education reporter Savannah Kuchar shares her journey from college newsroom writer to covering schools and communities for Abridged, Sacramento’s new digital news outlet. She discusses what drew her to education reporting, the importance of curiosity, and the value of elevating real stories from parents, students, and teachers. Savannah also explores major issues shaping local schools—from AI adoption to budget challenges—and how she navigates complex topics with care. Her insights

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59:43

Lights, Camera, Learn - Ri-Karlo Handy

Lights, Camera, Learn ·

2026/01/06

Filmmaker and industry leader Ri-Karlo Handy shares his remarkable journey from making music videos at the age of 14 to becoming a showrunner, network executive, and founder of the Handy Foundation. He reflects on the influence his mother played in starting and encouraging his passion for media, the mentors and peers who guided his growth, and the pivotal moments that shifted his career from music videos to television and film. Ri-Karlo offers an inside look at the differences between scripted and

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51:58

Lights, Camera, Learn! - Alana Winnick

Lights, Camera, Learn ·

2025/12/30

Alana Winnick—edtech director for a New York state school district, author of The Generative Age, and founder of Students for Innovation—shares how her unexpected journey from classroom teacher to technology leader shaped her mission to empower students. She explains how student-driven innovation and authentic learning experiences can transform classrooms and reduce barriers for both teachers and kids. Alana breaks down common misconceptions about AI, and how students can responsibly use AI without

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58:06

Lights, Camera, Learn - Rhian Advincula

Lights, Camera, Learn ·

2025/12/16

Apprentice editor Rhian Advincula shares her journey from Elk Grove student to working on the Warner Bros.’ upcoming Green Lantern series. She talks about the power of networking, the mentors and organizations—like the Handy Foundation—that opened doors, and how she discovered her passion for editing. Rhian also explains the creative and technical balance required in post-production and what it takes to shape a story frame by frame. Her story offers an inspiring look at perseverance, the importance

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50:10

Lights, Camera, Learn! - Pia Manez

Lights, Camera, Learn ·

2025/12/09

Franklin High School senior and Wildcat TV co-producer, Pia Mañez shares how she juggles journalism, student leadership, sports team managing, and community reporting. Pia talks about her passion for elevating student voices through Sacramento School Beat, covering stories ranging from local animal shelters to girls’ sports. She also reflects on the challenges of producing a daily school newscast and what she’s learned about organization, collaboration, and using media to make a difference. Her

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35:41

Lights, Camera, Learn! - Trevor Harding

Lights, Camera, Learn ·

2025/12/02

In this episode of Lights, Camera, Learn!, Trevor Harding, media teacher at Sunrise Elementary in the Elk Grove Unified School District, shares how a small classroom grant sparked his passion for media education and transformed his approach to teaching. He describes how his student-run news program, Spartan TV, engages elementary school learners in every aspect of production—from anchoring to camera operation—using a five-level system that rewards creativity and growth. Trevor also reflects on the

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59:39

Lights, Camera, Learn! - Molly Dugan

Lights, Camera, Learn ·

2025/11/25

In this episode of Lights, Camera, Learn!, Molly Dugan, journalism professor at Sacramento State University, shares her journey from the Sacramento Bee newsroom to the college classroom, where she now inspires the next generation of storytellers and journalists. She discusses her signature courses like “War, Peace, and the Media,” exploring how journalists navigate truth, power, and conflict in a rapidly changing information landscape. Dugan also reflects on teaching media literacy in an era of

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58:01

Lights, Camera, Learn! - Elyjah Wilbur

Lights, Camera, Learn ·

2025/11/18

In this episode of Lights, Camera, Learn!, guest Elyjah Wilbur, Communications Specialist for the San Juan Unified School District, shares his journey from working with digital media giants like Smosh and BuzzFeed to producing impactful storytelling in public education. He discusses how his early experiences taught him the importance of relatability and building connections with storytelling and how those principles now guide his work creating accessible, inclusive content for diverse school

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59:24

Lights, Camera, Learn! - Denzen Cortez

Lights, Camera, Learn ·

2025/11/11

Reporter Denzen Cortez joins host Aaron Heinrich to share how a third-grade newscast, a love of storytelling, and lessons from sports led him to the KCRA newsroom in Sacramento, CA. From interning with David Muir to reporting in his hometown of Sacramento, Denzen talks about curiosity, discipline, and what it really takes to make it in journalism today.

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58:18

Lights, Camera, Learn! - Xanthi Soriano

Lights, Camera, Learn ·

2025/11/04

Ever wonder what a communication professional does in a large, metropolitan school district? In episode 5 of Lights, Camera, Learn! we’re talking with Xanthi Soriano, the Executive Director of Communication for the Sacramento County Office of Education, to answer that question. We’ll learn what she does, why this position is necessary, and how an initial career in Corporate America prepared her for working with school administrators, teachers, parents and students.

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52:56

Lights, Camera, Learn! - Dawn Williams

Lights, Camera, Learn ·

2025/10/28

Dawn Williams is an experienced media educator with over ten years teaching high school media production skills, while also steadily building up a school newscast that now airs daily. Some of her students have gone on to work as reporters, post-production editors on movies and series, and creatives at professional sports teams. Hear how Dawn made the move from working behind the scenes in local TV to building a successful high school program that continues to make a positive impact on campus and

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