Brooke Weekes

Educational Media Specialist

 

Brooke Weekes is the Educational Media Specialist for the new Education Studio Space which will welcome teachers and students of all ages. This exciting, state-of-the-art facility will allow visitors to utilize the latest broadcast and multimedia equipment and learn how to use it in an educational setting.

Brooke holds a BS in Mass Communications from Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and a MA in Communication Arts specializing in New Media from New York Institute of Technology, She has performed a variety of roles in production over the years, including working for The Wendy Williams Show and Good Day New York, a morning show on WNYW FOX 5 News. After making the transition into academia, Brooke has worked as an Adjunct Communications professor at Suffolk Community College teaching Introduction to Human CommunicationsPublic SpeakingIntroduction to Broadcasting, and Electronic Media Management for the past decade. 

Fun facts about Brooke:

  • (Current) favorite book: Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff
  • Favorite food: Italian cuisine, all things pasta
  • Favorite hobby: watching movies at home with my husband and 5 kids
  • Favorite movie: Harlem Nights
  • Favorite quote: “It’s easy to hear the voices of others and often very difficult to hear your own. Every person you meet is going to want something different from you. The question is: what do you want for yourself?”  -  Beyoncé Knowles
     
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  • photo of the cast of The Cool and the Strong and the show's logo

    Unleash academic excellence: The secret sauce to test prep revealed with The Cool and the Strong

    Do you know what sets great educators apart from the rest? The constant search for innovative and effective resources to help students excel during test preparation. Because at the end of the day, nothing beats the satisfaction of seeing your students succeed and reach their...
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    Exciting news for educators: Introducing MediaSCape Studio!

    Hey educators! Ever dreamed of transporting your classroom into a state-of-the-art studio where your lessons come alive? Well, dream no more and say hello to MediaSCape studio, where possibilities truly come to life! Imagine this: a cutting-edge space designed not just for...
  • graphic showing the words 'Grand opening' set on a festive background

    Unveiling innovation: The grand opening of MediaSCape Studios

    On November 12, 2024, South Carolina ETV and Public Radio’s Education Division will hold the official grand opening of its interactive learning space, MediaSCape Studios! MediaSCape Studios is a new hands-on interactive learning space at our Columbia station that features a...
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    The Cool and the Strong Program

    Join us Sunday, August 6, for an exciting 2-hour educational programming extravaganza including the premiere of “The Cool and the Strong”! Are you ready to embark on an exciting back-to-school adventure like never before? Get ready to immerse yourself in the captivating...
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    SCETV offers much to discover

    Our recent Discovery Day, plus ongoing field trips, show students how much SCETV has to offer! On Friday, April 14, 2023, South Carolina ETV and Public Radio hosted Discovery Day, a community event that brought together children and industry professionals for a day of...
  • graphic showing the words Discovery Day April 14, 2023

    Discovery Day at SCETV

    Is your child ready for primetime? Join us for Discovery Day, a FREE event, on April 14 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.! Discovery Day is your child’s chance to come to South Carolina ETV, peek behind the curtain, and learn about careers in the media industry. Participants will have...