Staff

Tasha Weinstein

Tasha has served WFSU Public Media for more than a decade. She has a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. She is skilled in media education, nonprofit organizations, art education, program evaluation, educational technology, and management.

Cassidy Zhang

Cassidy Zhang is an Education Specialist for the WFSU Education & Engagement Team and a teacher at Leon County Schools. She uses her prior teaching experience to contribute to educational content creation, workshop facilitation, and event planning. She also manages our social media, sharing PBS resources, upcoming WFSU events, and educational tips and tricks for parents and educators.

Before working in this role, Cassidy worked as a barista, a missionary, and a teacher. She is a life-long learner who enjoys working with people and is always looking for opportunities to help solve problems. As a Tallahassee local and FSU alumna, after traveling the world she is grateful to give back to her own community.

When she’s out of the office, she enjoys playing soccer, writing songs, and spending quality time with her family and friends (preferably outdoors).

Lauren Penniman

Lauren Penniman is an Education Specialist and works with the world of PBS Kids and with the Tallahassee community to promote educational experiences for children.

Lauren moved from Jacksonville to attend school at Florida State University for Elementary Education and worked as a rowing coach and teacher before starting at WFSU.

During Lauren’s free time, she is either painting, watching Friends, or reading a book.