B.S., Indiana University — Bloomington, Ind.
Ryan Gunterman, MJE
Indiana High School Press Association, Executive Director; The Franklin News, Faculty Adviser; Sports Communication Program Coordinator
Office
Shirk Hall
“The goal is for students to no longer need me after graduation because I helped them develop those transferable skills essential to every successful professional. It is done by making it clear they are all valued individuals integral to the classroom and beyond. That is the mission statement guiding every lesson, regardless of subject.”
Year Joined Franklin
2017
What is the Indiana High School Press Association?
The Indiana High School Press Association was founded in 1922 by two Franklin College students who wanted to help high school students produce quality publications. The organization has championed the core values of truth, courage, integrity, and freedom for more than a century and continues to provide resources for scholastic journalism educators and students in addition to signature events such as the annual Indiana high school journalism convention at Franklin College. More information can be found at http://ihspa.net.
Why participate in scholastic journalism?
Scholastic journalism provides one of the few experiences that closely mirrors the professional landscape awaiting students post-graduation. It puts them in real life circumstances where success is dependent upon their peers, many of which come from different backgrounds and upbringings. Student media is the lab where participants develop valuable skills applicable to various career paths, not just journalism, such as communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving. But more importantly, these students who have, and utilize, a voice are more engaged, empowered, and informed citizens who constantly strive to make their communities better.
Selected Professional Accomplishments
- Designated a Master Journalism Educator (MJE) by the Journalism Education Association
- Spent 15 years teaching journalism and advising student media at Orleans Jr-Sr High School, Bloomington High School North, and Columbus North High School in Indiana
- Served as the student media adviser for three Indiana high school journalist of the year winners, including the national high school journalist of the year runner-up in 2009 and overall winner in 2011.
- Recognized as a Dow Jones Newspaper Fund Distinguished Adviser, Journalism Education Association Rising Star, Ella Sengenberger Indiana Adviser of the Year, Ball State Journalism Workshops Hall of Fame inductee, and Marilyn Weaver Scholastic Journalism Award winner
- Currently the Indiana director for the Journalism Education Association
In my spare time I...
Run. A lot. I log at least a 1,000 miles a year and have participated in more than 50 races, including 11 half marathons.