Brian Novak

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE May 2009 Present Editorial Intern. Plaster Magazine New York City, NY Research, design layouts, and write pieces for online blog and monthly issues. Nov 2009 March 2009 Columnist. Frontiers in LA Los Angeles, CA Write a monthly opinion column featured in Frontiers magazine Sep 2009 May 2009 Writer. University Relations LMU, Los Angeles, CA Write articles for the Loyola Marymount University website. March 2009 May 2009 Intern. Big Tree Productions London, United Kingdom Assisting in programming development, coverage, office duties, research, secretarial duties at meetings May 2008 Aug 2008 Intern. Days of Our Lives - NBC, Burbank, CA Assisting the shows writers, coverage, runner, research, writing summaries Oct 2007 Dec 2008 Clerk. Law Offices of Fenton & Nelson, Los Angeles, CA Scanning, data entry, filing. Sep 2006 May 2007 Writing Tutor. Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA Assisting other students with their writing and essay needs Sep 2006 Jan 2007 Lighting & Grip. Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA Filling equipment orders for student films. Sep 2006 Present Disc Jockey. KLMU/KXLU, Los Angeles, CA Hosting a weekly four-hour FM radio program

Phone: 703-786-2971 E-mail: brian.nov@gmail.com

Jan 2005 Aug 2006 Front Desk Attendant. One to One Fitness, Reston, VA Guest relations, closing/cleaning duties, phones, appointments, data entry EDUCATION Aug 2006 Present Loyola Marymount University, B.A. Screenwriting GPA 3.5

Aug 2002 June 2006 Herndon High School, High School Diploma GPA 3.7 SKILLS

Photoshop, InDesign, Final Draft, Final Cut, Adobe Premiere, Microsoft Office, MAC Proficient REFERENCES See Editorial References on last page.

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LA Small Schools Center Press Kit

LOS ANGELES SMALL SCHOOLS CENTER FACT SHEET 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 2003 Executive Director Jeanne Fauci Organization founded on the key components of small schools o Establishing a learning community, ensuring every child is known, enabling authentic learning connected to students interests, focusing on equity and achievement, allowing professional autonomy, and receiving the necessary funding to complete these programs. Establishes pilot schools smaller, public high schools where students can have their education needs met Focuses on the education needs of underserved and minority groups concentrated in LAUSD, Local District Currently runs 5 pilot schools o 2 pilot schools opened in 2007 and 3 opened in 2008 o 4 planned to open in 2009 and 3 additional pilot schools planned for opening in 2010 Set out to correct the reported dropout rate of 30-40% in the LA Unified School District Pilot school student enrollment set for no more than 500 students Goal to cut class size down from 150-200 student to no higher than 120 students per class Offer other teacher incentives, including the Elect to Work Agreement o Elect to Work Agreement is an annually modified and simplified contract in which teachers have a say in their own work conditions Initiated advisories within pilot schools o Advisories are a proactive homeroom that focuses on students education and development on a personal level o Each advisory consists of one teacher to 15-24 students Currently working in conjunction with ConnectEd to develop the Multiple Pathways program in Local District 4 o Involved with high schools that have a career-oriented education including Teacher Prep Academy, LA High School of the Arts, and Belmont Center of Choice ###

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Contact: Jeanne Fauci, Executive Director 2845 W. 7th Street Los Angeles, CA 90005 213-389-8935 jfauci@lasmallschoolscenter.org

Bettering the World One Child at a Time How Small Schools are making a Big Difference in Los Angeles [December 3, 2008 / Los Angeles, Calif.] The Los Angeles Small Schools Center (LASSC), founded in 2003, encourages students in the Los Angeles Public school system to succeed through a personal touch. In the centers 5 pilot schools students are encouraged to meet high expectations for success and achieve relevant as well as authentic learning connected to their interests that will give them several options for pursuing a career and further their own educational goals. LASSC is targeted towards African American and Latino students in poor areas of Los Angeles. It is predominantly active in Los Angeles Unified School District 4 in the heart of the city. These areas have the greatest influx of immigrants coming into LA says Jeanne Fauci, the founder of LASSC, and that effects students learning in a number of ways. One of the biggest issues LASSC is trying to combat is the high drop out rate in these communities. Fauci notes that students often feel theyre anonymous, so its just the perfect recipe for them not to continue their education and end up dropping out. The growing network of 500 pupil pilot schools centers learning on students by involving all aspects of their lives in academic achievement. The center [puts] the control in the hands of the faculty, staff, students, and parents and not a bureaucracy that really is dysfunctional states Fauci. The learning centers are attracting more than just students. With smaller classes and the ability to design their own curriculum teachers have been flocking to be a part of the program. This emphasis on effective teaching has led all of the schools to reinvest their budgets into more teachers to shrink class sizes. Doing this not only lowers the work load for teachers but increases student teacher interaction. Both teachers and students are given the option to regularly interact on a personal level with each other called an advisory. Advisors typically have 15 18 students and help students plan for college as well as provide a forum for other issues. They act like a sounding board or a cheerleader, someone who can say I believe in you, acclaims Fauci. Now in its fifth year, the organization has been so successful that 4 more pilot schools are planned to open in 2009 and 3 more in 2010; all of which will be located in district 4.

About Los Angeles Small Schools Center Founded in 2003, the Los Angeles Small Schools Center (LASSC) provides leadership in Los Angeles for system-wide small school development through advocacy, education, and support for the conditions required to develop and sustain personalized, high performing, learner-centered schools that advance public education for equitable student success. LASSC is particularly concerned with the Citys lowest performing schools that serve predominately Latino and African American students from the poorest neighborhoods. Our philosophy is based on the Coalition of Essential Schools (CES), a leading national school reform organization and the organization is a CES Center. ###

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Los Angeles Smaller Schools Hosts Meeting for Bigger Awareness
Who: The Los Angeles Small Schools Center (LASSC) has invited educators, parents and students from schools from across the country interested in LAs small schools. Speakers include Richard Alonzosuperintendent of Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Local District 4, Mnica GarciaSchool Board President, as well as members of the Belmont Education Collaborative. What: A meeting of the Coalition of Essential Schools (CES) Small Schools Project to discuss the developments of LAs Small Schools. Those attending will visit small schools and learn about the reform efforts that LASSC is supporting. When: Where: Why: March 19-21, 2009 Times TBA Downtown Los Angeles Hotel. Exact location TBA To speak and learn about the innovative efforts taking place in LAUSD Local District 4, including the five established pilot schools. Discussion will be held about the challenges within the nations second largest school district, as well as the opportunities the future holds to create a more effective educational atmosphere.

Founded in 2003, the Los Angeles Small Schools Center (LASSC) provides leadership in Los Angeles for system-wide small school development through advocacy, education, and support for the conditions required to develop and sustain personalized, high performing, learner-centered schools that advance public education for equitable student success. LASSC is particularly concerned with the Citys lowest performing schools that serve predominately Latino and African American students from the poorest neighborhoods. Our philosophy is based on the Coalition of Essential Schools (CES), a leading national school reform organization and the organization is a CES Center. For more information please contact LASSC Executive Director, Jeanne Fauci at 213-389-8935 or via e-mail at jfauci@lasmallschoolscenter.org. Additional organization information available at http://www.essentialschools.org/ and http://www.lasmallschoolscenter.org/

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To whom it may concern, Your continued interest in improving education has caught our attention. The Los Angeles Small School Center shares your passion for bettering the education system in Los Angeles. Over the last 5 years we have implemented 5 pilot high schools in district 4 of the Los Angeles Unified School District. We work within the school district to remedy the education problem facing our city. We have decided to attack the problem of inadequate education at its heart. LAUSD District 4 is known for being high in non-English speakers and disadvantaged as well as minority students. It is these students that most often get overlooked by the school system and become non-productive members of society. The LASSCs pilot schools cater to these would-be drop-outs and encourage them to succeed. Our schools put them in an environment where learning and hard work are fostered by mentors, teachers, and various other tools of success. Pilot schools provide a very different type of education than a traditional public school. Each school is subject to a governing body and has control over its own budget. The governing body consists of faculty, staff, parents, students and teachers; not bureaucrats. This ensures that everyone takes an active role in the education of the student academically and otherwise. Teachers in our pilot schools have far less students per class and are allowed to design their own curriculum. In addition to a more effective class size, each student has an advisor they work with that guides them toward their next step in their own successful path. Whether it be in higher education or a successful career each student is encouraged to become a contributory member of their local community and succeed in whatever they choose to do. We have shipped a press kit to your offices and will be calling in a few days to answer any questions you may have. The kit contains detailed information about the program and all of its facets. If you have any concerns at all please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to speaking with you. Thank you very much for your time, Jeanne Fauci Executive Director, Los Angeles Small Schools Center 2845 W. 7th Street Los Angeles, CA 90005 213-389-8935 jfauci@lasmallschoolscenter.org

EDITORIAL REFERENCES
Aaron Drake (Frontiers in LA Magazine), Editor, (323)-930-3220, aaron.drake@frontierspublishing.com Christine Nangle (Loyola Marymount University), Public Relations Writing Professor/Supervisor, (310)-345-6011, cnangle@lmu.edu Fred Puza (Loyola Marymount University), Editor/Supervisor, (310)-5687177, fpuza@lmu.edu Sarah Hofmeister (NBC Universal), Mentor, Sarah Hofmeister, (916) 806-0103, sarah.hofmeister@nbcuni.com Priscilla Parish (Big Tree Productions, London), Head of Development, +44 20 7287 9440, priscilla.parish@bigtreeproductions.co.uk Robert Hofler (Variety), Senior Editor/Professor, bob.hofler@variety.com Michael Ardan (Plaster Magazine), Editor, (917)-740-9310, michael@plastermag.com Gaetano Ranno (Sharon Memorial Park, Charlotte), Office Manager, (704) 537-5011 Gaetano.Ranno@dignitymemorial.com