Janine Blackwell has been the video teacher at CR since 1997. She teaches the entire production process, giving students a chance to explore and focus on their likes and talents.

She began her professional career in a commercial production house as a PA, she worked cable news as a weekend photographer and evening news Tapes Op, she worked various freelance jobs, including sports production, and she was a producer in local government before teaching.

Notable achievements include a CableACE Award for Children’s Programming, multiple Overall Excellence Awards for NATOA, a SkillsUSA Teacher of the Year Honor, advisor for nationally ranked student production from 2006-Present for SkillsUSA Broadcast News Production and advisor for NATAS NW Student Awards and nominations for Sports and News.