Goodbye Topeka!

This is my final news story out of Topeka. Today is my last day at KSNT News.

It's been an incredible two years working at this station, my first job in the news industry. I've learned so much while wearing lots of different hats. Of course my main job was morning anchor, but I also worked as executive producer, reporter, photographer, editor, web journalist, lion tamer... you name it!

I had the chance to dig deep into some fantastic stories: how Kansas' Fort Riley soldiers are joining the fight against ISIS; a 6-year-old burn victim's process of healing; teachers behaving badly with students; President Obama visiting the University of Kansas; a program that uses magic to engage with kids with disabilities; an exclusive, 30-minute interview with Kansas Governor Sam Brownback; and more.

My morning show team and I claimed the title of First Place Morning Newscast for the 2015 Kansas Association of Broadcasters awards. KSNT News also won Honorable Mention for its coverage of President Obama's visit to Lawrence. I served as one of the lead reporters for that newscast.

One of my favorite aspects of my job was getting involved in the Topeka community: emceeing and singing at the Ms. Wheelchair Kansas program; teaching kids to sing at the Boys and Girls Club; hosting and singing at the Topeka Festival Singers spring concert; serving breakfast and singing for tips at the Blarney Breakfast, which supports people with disabilities served by the Easter Seals Capper Foundation... I can't possibly remember the whole list! I had a blast at every community event I attended. The people in northeast Kansas are SO NICE! It was great to interact with the viewers I work for each and every day.

I've learned so much from the talented, passionate people at KSNT News. I'm going to miss them, but I'm so excited to see where their careers take them too! I'll be posting more pictures after the official end to my work day. I still have to get some goodbye selfies with my fantastic coworkers!

As for where I'm going to next, mum's the word for now! I'll make the announcement on social media as soon as I can. Be sure to find me on Twitter (handle will be changing soon) and Facebook.

Again, thank you KSNT for an amazing launching pad for my career!