NPS alumna headlines foundation luncheon – Norman Transcript: Education Joe Siano introduces instructional coach and NPSF grant recipient Jennifer Toperzer to the Norman Public School Foundation during their annual luncheon Tuesday at Sarkeys Foundation Conference Center in Norman.

Norman High alumna and Dateline staff member Katie Blum speaks Tuesday to the Norman Public School Foundation during their annual luncheon at Sarkeys Foundation Conference Center in Norman.

The Norman Public School Foundation heard from Norman Public School Alumna and Dateline staff member Katie Blum during its annual luncheon at the Sarkeys Foundation Conference Center.

Blum was preceded byA Norman Public SchoolsA Superintendent Joe Siano and Jennifer Toperzer, an instructional coach and NPSF grant recipient.

Blum entered media classes at Norman High and developed an interest in television, which would drive her through broadcast school at OU, a semester at NYU, an internship with NBC and eventually a staff position with aDateline.a

Blum credits her success with her experience at Norman High School, more than any other factor.

aIf it wasnat for the Norman Public School Foundation, I probably wouldnat be where I am today,a she said.