Callie Fausey, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Callie Fausey

News Reporter

After a brief hiatus to get her degree, Callie Fausey returned to her hometown in 2022 to work for the Santa Barbara Independent and now covers the two big E’s: education and environment. Although her official beat is news, she loves to lend her voice and her ear to the arts and culture department.

Recent Stories

Education By Callie Fausey | Thu May 11, 2023 | 4:17pm

Santa Barbara Unified Changes Course on Literacy Instruction

Starting this fall, schools will teach kids how to read and write using the Wit & Wisdom curriculum.

Education By Callie Fausey | Wed May 10, 2023 | 10:47am

Teachers Resigning and Science of Reading Approved

Santa Barbara School Board faces teacher turmoil and votes for new literacy program.

Education By Callie Fausey | Mon May 08, 2023 | 8:03pm

Santa Barbara City College Announces New Superintendent-President

Dr. Erika Endrijonas was selected to fill the role following an extensive selection process.

Photo By Callie Fausey | Mon May 08, 2023 | 5:20pm

Santa Barbara City College Hosts Celebration for Black Grads

Students from transitional kindergarten through city college were honored by family and school administrators at a joyous graduation ceremony on Saturday.

Education By Callie Fausey | Sun May 07, 2023 | 7:09pm

Gregory Wolf Named Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year

The beloved Santa Ynez Valley Union High School teacher and “undisputable heartbeat” of the Social Sciences Department was recognized for his student-centered approach.

Environment By Callie Fausey | Fri May 05, 2023 | 9:51am

City of Santa Barbara Awarded $1.26M to Research Microplastic Pollution Prevention

The “Clean Streets, Clean Seas” project will provide the first measured and reported results on the potential impacts of urban street cleaning on reducing the spread of harmful microplastics.