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Kaitlin Monte
Born(1989-02-07)February 7, 1989(age 35)
CitizenshipAmerican
EducationUniversity of Tampa(BA),Clarkson University
OccupationJournalist
Years active2011–present
Notable credits
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Spouse
Chris Fohlin
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(m.2016)​
Children3
Websitekaitlinmonte

Kaitlin Monteis an American television newsjournalistwho last worked forFox-ownedKRIVinHouston, TX.Monte joined KRIV in 2016 as a reporter and fill-in anchor.[1]

Her television career began in New York City where she worked at WPIX,[2]SportsNet New York,[3]and WNBC.[4]

Early life and education

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Monte grew up inPittsford, New York,where she attendedPittsford Mendon High Schooluntil age 16. She then attendedClarkson University's Clarkson School, followed by theUniversity of Tampa,where she studied performance and consumer psychology, graduating with her bachelor's degree in 2008.[2]

Entertainment career

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In 2009, Monte became a performer for theUSOShow Troupe,[5]the official entertainment group for theUnited Services Organizationwhich provides musical performances and entertainment for American military personnel and families.

Monte spent her early career in musical theater and earned membership to Actors Equity Association in 2010.[6]

Miss America

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Monte competed in the2012 Miss Americacompetition, representing her home state asMiss New York2011[7]and finishing second runner-up.[8]Monte was awarded state and national lifestyle and fitness scholarships.[4]She was one of eight national finalists for theAMWAYQuality of Life scholarship, which recognizes women for measurable civic impact during their year of service.[9]Monte chose "Anti-Bullying through Leadership" as her personal platform, providing advocacy ranging from in-school presentations to legislative efforts.

Television news career

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NBC (2012–2014)

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Monte poses with NBC New York trivia fans at Rockefeller Plaza, New York City

Monte's television experience began in 2012 as the interactive trivia host onToday in New York.The 10-minute segment aired during the 9 o'clock hour and included a timed, 10-question round of trivia supplemented by online engagement with fans through social media and an interactive chat room.

SportsNet New York (2013–2014)

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Monte was the host ofMets InsideronSportsNet New Yorkfor the 2013 and 2014Metsseasons.[3]The program was a bi-weekly, magazine-style show featuring episodes geared towards a diverse range of Mets topics.

WPIX (2014–2016)

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In June, 2014 it was announced Monte would be the new weekday morning traffic reporter forPIX Morning News.[2]She reported on traffic conditions for the New York metro area weekday mornings from 5–9:00 a.m. and occasionally filled in on the anchor desk. Monte was nominated for, but did not win, a 2015Emmy Awardfor On-Camera Talent (Transportation/Traffic).[10]

Separately, Monte hosted a cocktail segment, "The Sip", on the WPIX-exclusive entertainment showCelebrity Tastemakers.

KRIV Houston (2016–2022)

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Monte joined Fox owned-and-operated stationKRIVin Houston, Texas in July 2016 as a general assignment reporter and fill-in anchor.[11]In August, 2017 she became co-anchor of KRIV’s Fox 26 News at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m., the station’s weekday evening news programs.

At the time of her promotion to anchor, Monte was selected to solo anchor The News Edge at 10 p.m., an all-new live 30-minute program touted as a faster-paced show.[12]KRIV launched a second live weekday time slot at 6 p.m. for The Newsedge brand in 2020, also solo-anchored by Monte.

Charitable work

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Growing up alongside two siblings with severe learning and cognitive disabilities[13]led Monte to become an active advocate in the anti-bullyingmovement.

In 2011, Monte founded an online petition to bring the issue ofcyberbullying(referred to as "Jamey's Law" afterJamey Rodemeyerof Buffalo, NY) to New York legislators.[14]Shortly after, State SenatorJeffrey Kleinproposed new cyberbullying legislation and the two joined forces along with Jamie Isaacs, to launch the New York Cyberbully Census.[15]Monte has made guest appearances onMSNBC[16]andAl Jazeera Americadiscussing bullying-related issues, and was named theAnti-Defamation LeagueNo Place for Hate "Difference Maker of the Year" in 2012 for her "Anti-bullying Through Leadership" workshop series.

In 2015, Monte was appointed to the Board of Trustees forClarkson University.[17]

References

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  1. ^"Reporter Kaitlin Monte Joins KRIV Houston".TVNewsCheck. July 5, 2016.
  2. ^abc"Kaitlin Monte Named PIX11 Morning News Traffic Reporter".Tribune Company. June 5, 2014. Archived fromthe originalon June 6, 2014.
  3. ^ab"Former Miss America contestant hosts new show".New York Post. March 10, 2013.
  4. ^ab"2012 Miss America Pageant Scholarship Winners".Miss America. Archived fromthe originalon 2015-09-07.
  5. ^"USO Liberty Bell, Miss New York Places Third at Miss America Pageant".The USO. January 23, 2012.
  6. ^"Photo Flash: Connecticut Repertory Theatre's RENT 5/27-6/6".Broadway World. May 27, 2010.[permanent dead link]
  7. ^"Miss New York crown goes to Kaitlin Monte".Staten Island Advance. June 19, 2011.
  8. ^"Miss New York Criticizes OWS, Takes 3rd At Miss America Pageant".Gothamist. January 15, 2012. Archived fromthe originalon January 19, 2012.
  9. ^"Pittsford's Kaitlin Monte named as 2012 Miss America 'Quality Of Life Award' finalist".Brighton Pittsford Post.
  10. ^"PIX11 nominated for 51 Emmy Awards, more than any other local NYC station".WPIX Post. February 9, 2016.
  11. ^"Houston Station Hires Reporter From New York".TVSpy. July 5, 2016.
  12. ^"KRIV To Debut 'The News Edge At 10 P.M.'".TVNewsCheck. August 14, 2017.
  13. ^"The Intellectual Times Interview: Kaitlin Monte".Intellectual Times. Archived fromthe originalon 2014-10-15.Retrieved2014-10-12.
  14. ^"Miss New York Petitions Against Cyberbullying In Wake Of Williamsville Teen's Suicide: UPDATED | New York Daily News".Nydailynews. 2011-10-03.Retrieved2011-11-08.
  15. ^"Klein, Scarborough, Miss NY, Launch New York Cyberbully Census | New York State Senate".Nysenate.gov. 2011-10-13.Retrieved2011-11-08.
  16. ^"Jamey's Law: NY Lawmakers, Advocates Out to Fight Cyberbullying".MSNBC.
  17. ^"Kaitlin Monte Elected Clarkson University Trustee".Clarkson University. May 18, 2015. Archived fromthe originalon May 21, 2015.Retrieved2015-05-18.
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