Education PLC

Cathy Cook is the Director of Education at WQED Multimedia, where she has made significant contributions to early childhood education and professional development. With diverse roles and exceptional skills, Cathy drives educational initiatives and brings positive change. She had a fruitful career working with Head Start, impacting children, families, and daycare providers. Cathy's educational experience spans from teaching kindergarten to high school students and serving as a community service liaison. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from the Pennsylvania State University. Cathy is recognized for her work and has been invited to speak at local and national events. She actively engages with educational organizations and serves on committees, including the PBS Station Leadership Committee and the NETA Education Peer Learning Community. In 2022, Cathy was honored with the Bobbi English Champion for Children Award from Sesame Workshop, PBS, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. With a passion for education, she continues to shape the field at WQED Multimedia and beyond.

Arionna Ralleigh is passionate about educational innovation and fostering positive change. With a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Curriculum and Instruction, she has led groundbreaking work in curriculum design and instructional development. Her mission is to revolutionize education, equipping learners with the skills they need to thrive in the 21st century.

With years of experience as Curriculum Design Manager at Nine PBS, she has spearheaded innovative programs that empower students. She is constantly seeking to stay ahead of emerging trends, leveraging technology and fostering critical thinking skills. Collaboration is key; she brings educators, industry leaders, and community stakeholders together to create inclusive learning environments.

Ralleigh's goal is to prepare children for success in a globalized world, celebrating individual strengths and nurturing a love for lifelong learning.

Lindsey Foat comes to NETA with over a decade of public media experience. After working in various public radio newsrooms in college, she spent the beginning of her career as a reporter and producer specializing in community engagement at Kansas City PBS. There she led award-winning content and engagement efforts focused on veterans, managed an array of PBS/CPB grants, coordinated Indie Lens Pop-Up community screenings, and had a lot of fun creating some unusual community and education projects, including a Mister Rogers Kindness Crawl. In recent years, Lindsey has worked with both The Kansas City Public Library and The Rabbit hOle, an immersive museum for children's literature, to develop digital content, social media, creative communications strategies, and community events. She is delighted to be back in the public media neighborhood, and looks forward to connecting with you!