Elizabeth White

United States

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Editor. Word nerd. #EFAMember. I love books, cats, cheese, jazz, Lego, chocolate milk, cricket, and Scrabble. Attorney, once upon a time.

Articles

People of the Crossroads Serving Students: Tila Johnson

1 month ago | dailycorinthian.com | Elizabeth White

The Alcorn Career & Technical Center (ACTC) is home to dedicated instructors like Tila Johnson, who has been shaping future healthcare professionals from the Alcorn School district for 14 years. A proud graduate of Alcorn Central High School (1992) and Northeast Mississippi Community College (1999), Tila never planned to become an educator. Yet, through faith and unexpected opportunities, she has found her calling.
People of the Crossroads Serving Students: Lisa Smith

2 months ago | dailycorinthian.com | Elizabeth White

For 28 years, Lisa Smith has been a dedicated presence in the Alcorn School District, serving students across all schools as the district’s Psychometrist. A 1990 graduate of Kossuth High School, Lisa’s academic journey continued with degrees from the University of Mississippi, Blue Mountain College, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Lisa credits her grandmother, Velma Jones Strachan, a beloved math teacher at Glen, Farmington, and Kossuth, for inspiring her career in education.
People of the Crossroads Serving Students: Alicia Hardwick

Jan 24, 2025 | dailycorinthian.com | Elizabeth White

At Alcorn Central Middle School, Alicia King Hardwick has been a steady and friendly presence for 28 years as the school’s bookkeeper. Known for her warmth and dedication, Hardwick brings a smile to the halls of Alcorn Central each day, ready to make a difference with a kind word or thoughtful gesture. Alicia graduated from McNairy Central High School in 1983, but has been a member of the Glen community since marring her husband, Ken Hardwick, 37 years ago.
Interview with Lynn Slaughter

Jan 10, 2025 | elizabethawhite.com | Elizabeth White

Today, award-winning author Lynn Slaughter stops by in support of her newest release, Missing Mom (out January 14th from Fire and Ice Young Adult Books), which finds seventeen-year-old Noelle Ehrlich investigating her mother’s disappearance, only to discover dark secrets lurking in her family. You’ve written for both adults and young adults, but you write mostly for young adults. What draws you to writing for this age group?
Diving into a Unique World by Kendra Hoey

Jan 3, 2025 | elizabethawhite.com | Elizabeth White

I had the pleasure of working with Kendra Hoey on her debut novel, The Panhandle Predicament, in which recent retiree to the Florida Panhandle Trina Scotsdale is thrust into the middle of a cold-case mystery after discovering a skeleton in the woods while out for a walk with her dog. Today, Kendra stops by to talk about her passion for reading, where that passion came from, and to share what finally inspired her to write her first book.
The 'Jewish Schindler': The astonishing UNTOLD story of the fearless woman who posed as a Christian Countess to fool the Nazis - and save 10,000 lives. So, why don't you know her name? | This is Money

Feb 7, 2024 | thisismoney.co.uk | Elizabeth White

In 1989, Holocaust historian Elizabeth White received a package containing the memoir of an unknown Polish Countess, who claimed to have rescued thousands of prisoners from a Nazi concentration camp. Her astonishing untold story, if true, would rival the heroics of Oskar Schindler. But, unable to verify the remarkable tale, White left the memoir untouched – until 2018, when she partnered with fellow historian Joanna Sliwa to authenticate its contents.
A message from Freedom2o founders

Nov 24, 2023 | medium.com | Elizabeth White

"Freedom is a fragile thing and it's never more than one generation away from extinction. It is not ours by way of inheritance; it must be fought for and defended constantly by each generation, for it comes only once to a people.
A Perspective on Freedom and Opportunity

Nov 24, 2023 | medium.com | Elizabeth White

In the world of conservative values, education stands out as a powerful force for change. For conservatives, a strong education system is the key to opening doors to opportunity, prosperity, and, most importantly, freedom. Education is more than just passing on knowledge; it's the foundation of a free and thriving society. In the conservative view, education is a trusted tool that shapes individuals, communities, and entire nations.
The Joy of Making Things Upby Mark S. Ehrlich

Nov 24, 2023 | elizabethawhite.com | Elizabeth White

I had the pleasure of working with Mark Ehrlich on his debut novel, Float the Boat. The bulk of the story takes place in Southeast Asia, and the rich descriptions and atmosphere Ehrlich has created in Float the Boat reflect the experiences he obtained through his decades of traveling the world, both for work and pleasure.
Ghosts, Love, Regret and Hope: All Sides of the Same Coin by Brandon Daily

Nov 10, 2023 | elizabethawhite.com | Elizabeth White

It’s a pleasure to welcome Brandon Daily back to the site. Daily burst onto the scene in 2014 with A Murder Country, which won the Silver Medal for Georgia Author of the Year—First Novel. The Valley followed in 2019, a powerful look at the dark, often insidious nature of life in the fictitious Appalachian town of Corvin Valley, chased in 2020 by Darkening, a collection of a dozen short stories and a novella. Today, Daily’s here in conjunction with his newest release, Through The Dark.