Briscoe
Andrea Briscoe
About
Andrea Briscoe teaches a variety of journalism classes, such as News, Media and Consumers, Introduction to Photojournalism and Entertainment Reporting. She and Dodie Cantrell created Grady College’s first-ever late-night entertainment news show, Grady Night Shift. Andrea’s research is grounded in women’s studies and visual communication.
Education
PhD, Mass Communication, University of Georgia
MMC, Mass Communication, Louisiana State University
ABJ, Journalism, University of Georgia
BA, Political Science, University of Georgia
Teaching Specialities
As a journalism instructor, Andrea feels a moral obligation that her students understand how journalists construct narratives about culture. She values classroom conversations that encourage dialogue, critical thinking, and diversity of thought. She was named the journalism department’s Teacher of the Year in 2024.
Experience
Andrea Briscoe has spent more than a decade working as a reporter, photojournalist, and public relations practitioner, specializing in the areas of government and politics. From 2021 - 2022, she served as the spokeswoman for the Jackson County School System. Here, she was recognized at the state and national levels for excellence in the following areas: web page design, newsletter distribution, event planning and branding packages. Andrea also served as the official photographer for Governor Nathan Deal where she used documentary photography to cover the daily life of Georgia’s 82nd governor. She has also covered local, state, and national politics as a reporter and photographer for the Commerce News, the Banks County News, the Jackson Herald, and CandidatePhotos.com. She also owns and operates a freelance visual media business where she provides visual communication services for clients.