Debra Fox

Debra Fox
Born Gloversville, NY
Education University of Iowa
Occupation

President/CEO

Fox Learning Systems
Notable credit(s)

WTAE-TV Anchor

1976 - 1986
Spouse(s) Jules Rosen, M.D.
Website http://www.foxlearningsystems.com

Debra Fox is the founder and CEO of Fox Learning Systems. She was previously a television reporter and anchor with WTAE-TV Pittsburgh (1976–1986).

WTAE television career

Fox was named "Best Pittsburgh Newscaster" seven years in a row by the Pittsburgh Tribune Review. During her ten year television career, she was able to interview many prominent national figures such as Presidents Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter (during the Iran Hostage Crisis), Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Governor Michael Dukakis, Senator Ted Kennedy, Senator Joe Biden, Reverend Jesse Jackson, Walter Mondale and Gary Hart. She also covered the 1984 Democratic National Convention in San Francisco. After having her first child in 1986, she retired from WTAE.

The Golden Land

In 1990, Fox took over for Wolf Blitzer in PBS's series "The Golden Land". This was a documentary about the history of Israel in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Fox Learning Systems

In 1997, Debra founded Fox Learning Systems after personally experiencing problems in the long-term care industry.[1] Using her on-camera experiences, Fox set out to produce software and educational material that makes eldercare staff training fun and exciting.[2] Fox has started her own blog that talks about the many troubles dealing with the elder care industry [3]

Notable appearances

Awards

References

  1. Young, Julie M, 'Debra Fox: Making Employee Training Stick'. E-Magnify September 2004.
  2. http://www.foxlearningsystems.com
  3. http://www.askdebrafox.com
  4. Seton Hill, E-Magnify
  5. "Rite Aid Offers Help to Stressed Caregivers". Business Wire. 2008.
  6. Young, Julie M. 'Debra Fox: Fox Learning Systems. Making Employee Training Stick', E-Magnify, September 2004
  7. Gannon, Joyce (November 10, 2000). "Former TV reporter now appears in training videos she produces". Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
  8. IMDB, 10 Million Dollar Getaway
  9. http://www.aagponline.org/news/pressreleases.asp?viewfull=103
  10. List of 2004 Recipients for 50 Best Women in Business (Word Document)

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