Phone: 469-752-9033

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

M.A. in Marketing / Emerson College (Boston) B.A. in Broadcast Journalism / Penn State University Teacher Certifications in Journalism, English, Social Studies

Mr. Mike Birnbaum

Hello! I am the Journalism/Newspaper/Yearbook teacher at Plano East Senior High School.  I'm excited to be a part of such a vibrant community and I really look forward to the 2023-2024 school year. This is my 12th year teaching in Texas and my 2nd year at PESH. I have lived in Texas for over 13 years now, but I was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA (Go Eagles!). After college, I spent seven years working for CNN as a writer and associate producer. I eventually transitioned to the field of public relations, working for clients in Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Tulsa, where my goal was to gain positive publicity and media exposure for a multitude of clients. Eventually, I decided to follow in my parents' footsteps and become an educator. I relocated to Texas and never looked back. 

https://classroom.google.com/c/NTIzMjQ1NTYyOTA0    Google Classroom: Photojournalism

https://classroom.google.com/c/NjE3MjQxNDM1NDEw    Google Classroom: Yearbook

https://classroom.google.com/c/NjE3MjQ1NDgwOTc5     Google Classroom: Newspaper

https://classroom.google.com/c/NjE3MjQ2NDcwMjA0     Google Classroom: Journalism


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  • Photojournalism  – 2nd period

    Yearbook – 3rd period

    Newspaper – 4th period (B lunch)

    Editors -- 5th period

    Journalism – 6th period

    Conference 1st and 7th periods

     

     

  • Tutorials: After school Mon through Thurs, or by appt.  

East Side Pride
Journalism Education Association
National Scholastic Press Association
Columbia Scholastic Press Association
Texas Association of Journalism Educators
Association of Texas Photography Instructors