Eric Apalategui

Eric Apalategui has a diverse background in writing, education, and entrepreneurship. Eric founded and currently serves as the owner and editor of BestFishingInAmerica.com, a popular website for recreational anglers. As the editor and publisher, their articles have gained significant readership, reaching over a million views per year.

In terms of their education experience, Eric has worked with the Beaverton School District in multiple roles. Eric has been a substitute teacher since 2018, specializing in special education and serving as a teacher of record. Additionally, they worked as a classified substitute from 2016 to 2017.

Before their education career, Eric worked as a lead reporter for the Beaverton Valley Times from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, they operated as a freelance writer from 2003 to 2014. Eric'sfreelance work allowed him to utilize their writing skills and provided valuable experience in self-employment.

Furthermore, Eric has a strong background in journalism. Eric worked as a senior reporter for The Daily News from 2000 to 2005, where they covered various subjects such as environmental issues, healthcare, and social services. Eric'sdedication and expertise led him to contribute as part of the weekend editing rotation. Before their tenure at The Daily News, Eric was a staff writer for the Hillsboro Argus from 1990 to 2000. During this time, they covered education, city government, police, and courts, with several of their hard news and feature stories receiving journalistic accolades.

With their comprehensive experience in writing, education, and entrepreneurship, Eric Apalategui brings a versatile skill set to any professional setting.

Eric Apalategui earned their Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon, where they studied from 1984 to 1989. In 2017, they pursued further education at Pacific University, focusing on Special Education and Teaching. Eric completed a Master's degree program in this field, which spanned from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, during the same period, they also attended Pacific University for a different program, although the specific degree and field of study for this period are not provided.