Coaching Hours

Spring 2026

Coaches work one-on-one with students to guide them on projects and help problem-solve. Students are advised to consult a coach if they have tried something themselves, and it hasn’t worked to their satisfaction.

AUDIO JOURNALISM

Here is a guide to getting the most out of your audio coaching session.

DESIGN
  • Christine McKenna
    Coaching Area(s): Multimedia production and packaging, professional portfolios
    Days/Hours: Online by appointment Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
    Email:
English Language LEarners and Writing
  • Diane Nottle
    Coaching Area(s)    : ESL and Writing
    Days/Hours: Online by appointment 
    Email: diane.nottle@journalism.cuny.edu
  • Ricardo Reif
    Coaching Area(s)    : Spanish
    Days/Hours: On campus: Monday and Tuesday, 4:30-6:30 pm; via email/zoom/phone: Wed, Thu and Fri, 4:30-6:30 pm
    Email:
VISUAL JOURNALISM
  • Karen Mullarkey
    Coaching Area(s)    : Photo Editing, story generation/development, photojournalism
    Days/Hours: By appointment on Mondays through Fridays, 12-5 pm
    Email: karen.mullarkey@journalism.cuny.edu
WRITING
  • Mathew Rodriguez
    Coaching Area(s): Writing, reporting and editing
    Days/Hours: By appointment via scheduler
    Email: mathew.rodriguez@journalism.cuny.edu