Biography and education
Experience includes serving as the publisher of two New York Times Company regional newspapers, as a member of the senior management team of the New England Media Group, and as a senior editor at four New York Times Company regional newspapers. Relevant skills and training include leading through change, strategic planning, community public relations, brand development, employee coaching, news writing and copy editing. Research paper for master’s degree in interdisciplinary studies addressed the problems presented by the spread of fake news on social media and opportunities to address the issue through education.
Educational Background
MA Interdisciplinary Studies, 2018 Texas State University
Certificate of Professional Ethics, 2018 Texas State University
Online Teaching Certificate Program, 2020 Online Learning Consortium
BA Journalism, 1978 Southwest Texas State University
Educational Background
MA Interdisciplinary Studies, 2018 Texas State University
Certificate of Professional Ethics, 2018 Texas State University
Online Teaching Certificate Program, 2020 Online Learning Consortium
BA Journalism, 1978 Southwest Texas State University
Teaching Interests
Research Interests
Featured scholarly/creative works
- Gaultney, I. B., Sherron, T., & Boden, C. J. (2022). Political Polarization, Misinformation, and Media Literacy. Journal of Media Literacy Education, 14(1), 59–81. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.23860/JMLE-2022-14-1-5
Featured awards
- Award / Honor Recipient: Graduate Student Award in Service/Scholarship, Texas State University Department of OWLS. 2018
- Award / Honor Recipient: Aubrey Reid Award for Leadership, United Way of Central Massachusetts. 2014
- Award / Honor Recipient: Action Hero Award, Worcester Community Action Council. 2012
- Award / Honor Recipient: Orville Harrold Community Leadership Award, United Way of Central Massachusetts. 2010
- Award / Honor Recipient: Spotlight on Leadership Award, The Boy Scouts of America, Mohegan Council. 2010

Featured service activities
- Board Member
Texas State SJMC Advisory Council
- Chair
United Way of Central Massachusetts
- Secretary
Massachusetts Newspaper Publishers Association
- Board Member
Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Board Member
Worcester Regional Research Bureau
- Board Member
United Way of Central Massachusetts