Katerine Gerasimenko

Reporter, The Tennessee Firefly

Katerine Gerasimenko is a reporter for The Tennessee Firefly, where she covers education policy, school governance, and the impact of public decisions on Tennessee families. She earned her B.S. in Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University, where her academic interests aligned closely with student equity and mental health.

Her passion for education policy began in high school and has since developed into a professional calling. Katerine started her journalism career at WZTV in Nashville, producing digital-first news focused on Middle Tennessee communities and state-level developments.

Today, she brings a deep sense of mission to her work, blending policy fluency with accessible storytelling that centers on real people and issues. Originally from Atlanta, Katerine now lives in Tennessee and enjoys engaging with the local arts and nonprofit education spaces.

Expertise:

  • Public and charter school coverage

  • Education legislation and policy

  • Student and parent advocacy

  • School board and district accountability

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