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How my previous career in teaching made me a better journalist

How my previous career in teaching made me a better journalist

Reporter Cami Ferrell reviews her first six months at Environmental Health News and shares what you can expect from her in the new year.

It's been six months since I opened EHN.org's bilingual Houston bureau focused on petrochemical production and health impacts. Check out the video above to hear about what I’ve done this year, and what you can expect from me in the new year.

I hope you’ve enjoyed some of the things that we have created along the way, and know that we are always open to hearing about what you may want to see from us.

Enjoy your holidays, and I’ll be seeing you in the New Year.

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