Janna Smith | Keen on Education, Dedicated Reviewer at NoCramming

Janna’s Skills at a Glance

Associated Press feature reporter of the year award

Co-host of Fox & Friends

Attention to Detail

Janna knows that just one inappropriately chosen word can derail the whole flow of the text – or unintentionally misguide the reader. That’s why she carefully edits her drafts multiple times before letting the editor make the final round of improvements.

Research & Analytical Thinking

While Janna is proficient in multiple fields, she knows her experience alone is never enough to help students. That’s why she spends hours doing her research before writing – and critically analyzing all materials before linking to any information.

Expertise in Education & Learning

Janna obtained her Master’s degree in Education Policy and Management at Harvard. Her academic past, along with her experience in education-related jobs, means she knows all the ins and outs of education, teaching, and learning.

Continuous Learning

Janna is driven by the desire to hone her skills. While her editor can readily attest her writing skills are excellent, she never rests on her laurels. Janna believes that only practice – and the ever-present desire to become better – can make her a good writer.

Storytelling

Janna never falls into the trap of overusing the passive voice or dryly reciting facts. Instead, she uses her writing skills to talk to her readers, guide them through the tips she’d like to share, and engage them until the very finish line.

Time Management

Janna not only writes about it sometimes – she also lives by her own advice. Meeting all deadlines simply leaves her no choice (not that she’s complaining). So, rest assured: in her time management pieces, every word is backed by her own experience.

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Why Janna Joined NoCramming’s Team

Janna has been interested in learning, teaching, and education as a system since her student years. That’s why she chose a graduate program in Education Policy and Management. That’s why she went on to build her career in the education-related sector, as well.However, her personal experience with education was a far greater reason for her joining our writer team. She’s known financial hardships and learning challenges first-hand during her time at Stanford and Harvard. As a part of NoCramming’s team, Janna wants to help students navigate those hardships with keen advice and actionable tips.

Janna is an article writer at NoCramming, meaning she delves into topics students are bound to find interesting. Her blog posts revolve around a variety of topics, although she finds extra satisfaction in writing about personal finance management, time management, and education. She also enjoys writing blog posts on learning and personal development.As a part of NoCramming’s team, Janna is driven by the feeling of purpose she finds whenever she finishes a new blog post that she believes her readers will find helpful. Her goal is to help students make sound financial decisions, juggle studies and other activities, and become better learners.