Diana Pereira

I like to say that I started my journalism career at The Toronto Sun in the 80s. I was probably around 10-years-old, but I submitted a poem and a book report -- and they were both published in the teen page of the comics section!

Fast-forward to the 90s at the University of Toronto, I wrote for The Varsity and was the associate news editor. My very first published piece there was about advertisements in bathroom stalls. The entire piece was re-written by my editor! My first in-person interview that I can remember was with Dr. Henry Morgentaler. What a trip!

Then I was part of the pioneering digital team at globeandmail.com from 1999-2006, introducing breaking news to the site for the first time ever, then covering memorable events like 9-11 and the death of Pope John Paul II. I worked at the newspaper as well, writing, editing and laying out pages -- in every section except sports!

At 680 NEWS, I was the first digital editor and now at CityNews I'm a manager of a team of digital journalists.

I bring these 21 years of news experience into the classroom (virtual this year!) every week. I teach students real-world skills such as live reporting and interviewing. Students often say it's the most fun and practical course they are taking