Kindly direct all interview requests and press enquiries to:
Ms. Catherine Parker
Director Media Relations
Tel. 214-613-0044 (Option 4)
Fax. 214-613-0055
press@hollywoodforkids.com
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Aug 31, 2009
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Hollywood for Kids Instructor Wins Yet Another Emmy Award
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This is the 8th Emmy Award for Sandra Gin.
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Los Angeles, CA (August 29, 2009) – Veteran Broadcast Journalist & Hollywood for Kids faculty member, Sandra Gin, was honoured this evening at the 2009 Daytime Emmy Awards with an 8th Emmy win, for her role as the producer of the hit Fox television show, Cristina’s Court.
This was the 2nd consecutive Daytime Emmy Award for Gin, who received the prestigious golden statue for producing the same highly popular, syndicated court show last year.
“I am deeply humbled and honoured by this wonderful award bestowed upon me and the entire production team at Cristina’s Court, by the Academy.” said Gin. “While this heartfelt recognition by our fellow television industry professionals certainly helps boost our morale, it’s the love and admiration of the fans to this groundbreaking show that truly empowers our win tonight.”
Widely recognized as one of the most influential broadcast and television personalities in the United States, Gin has previously won 7 Emmy Awards, and received 12 Emmy nominations for her accomplishments as a journalist, television news anchor, and producer. She is also the recipient of numerous other broadcast honors including the Telly Award, the Golden Mikes, and recognition from the Society of Professional Journalists, the Dallas Press Club, the Houston Press Club, and the Asian American Journalists Association.
Along with her television production duties, Gin is also a faculty member at Hollywood for Kids, and serves on its board as the Director of Broadcast Education.
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Aug 10, 2009
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Leading Author & Professor Joins the Hollywood for Kids Advisory Council
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Dr. Russell A. Sabella to Advice the Organization on Student Development and Curriculum Design.
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Los Angeles, CA (August 10, 2009) Hollywood for Kids announced today that the noted author and family technology expert, Dr. Russell A. Sabella, has joined its Advisory Council.
Dr. Sabella, is currently professor of counselling at the Florida Gulf Coast University, and former president of the American School Counsellors Association. He comes to Hollywood for Kids with a broad background in counseling technology, internet safety for families, comprehensive school counseling programs, peer helper programs and training, and solution focused brief counseling.
�We are very excited that Dr. Sabella has joined the advisory council at Hollywood for Kids. His grasp of youth oriented media and his extensive experience in educational counselling is truly impressive and is going to be very valuable as we continue to create new courses and workshops.� said Kam Junejo, Chief Executive Officer of the Hollywood HD Studios, and founder of Hollywood for Kids initiative. �We are looking forward to the guidance and advice of Dr. Sabella to help us create exceptional course curriculum that not only teach vocational skills, but also help our students improve their self image and increase confidence in their ability to succeed in life.�
Dr. Sabella holds a Doctorate in Counsellor Education from the prestigious University of Florida, and was also awarded a Masters in Education and Bachelors in Psychology degrees from the same university. He is author of numerous articles published in journals, magazines, and newsletters, as well as two highly popular books entitled Confronting Sexual Harassment: Learning Activities for Teens (Educational Media; 1995) and Counselling in the 21st Century: Using Technology to Improve Practice (American Counselling Association; 2004). He is a well known public speaker on youth related topics, and routinely presents his Technology Boot Camp for Counsellor workshops at educational institutions throughout the United States.
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