The Washington Journalism and Media Conference

SAMANTHA CORZA

Faculty Advisor

Samantha Corza is a Certified Journalism Educator (CJE) who teaches Journalism and English in State College, Pennsylvania, hometown of Penn State University. She advises State High Publications, which includes the Little Lion yearbook, Lions’ Digest newspaper, and WSCH, the school’s daily live broadcast. Her students produce award-winning print and digital content, daily live broadcasts, and a 300-page yearbook recognized at both the state and national levels. Her program is known for blending high standards with student ownership, emphasizing ethical journalism, leadership, and apprenticeship-style learning experiences. Samantha serves on the board of the Pennsylvania School Press Association as Webmaster and Membership Director and coordinates the Central PA student journalism competition. She is passionate about student voice, media literacy, and helping young people tell powerful, meaningful stories.