Kaitlin Monte is an American television news journalist who last worked for Fox-owned KRIV in Houston, TX.
17 Facts About Kaitlin Monte
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Kaitlin Monte grew up in Pittsford, New York, where she attended Pittsford Mendon High School until age 16.
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Kaitlin Monte then attended Clarkson University's Clarkson School, followed by the University of Tampa, where she studied performance and consumer psychology, graduating with her bachelor's degree in 2008.
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In 2009, Kaitlin Monte became a performer for the USO Show Troupe, the official entertainment group for the United Services Organization which provides musical performances and entertainment for American military personnel and families.
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Kaitlin Monte spent her early career in musical theater and earned membership to Actors Equity Association in 2010.
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Kaitlin Monte competed in the Miss America 2012 competition, representing her home state as Miss New York 2011 and finishing second runner-up.
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Kaitlin Monte was awarded state and national lifestyle and fitness scholarships.
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Kaitlin Monte was one of eight national finalists for the AMWAY Quality of Life scholarship, which recognizes women for measurable civic impact during their year of service.
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Kaitlin Monte chose "Anti-Bullying through Leadership" as her personal platform, providing advocacy ranging from in-school presentations to legislative efforts.
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Kaitlin Monte was the host of Mets Insider on SportsNet New York for the 2013 and 2014 Mets seasons.
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In June, 2014 it was announced Kaitlin Monte would be the new weekday morning traffic reporter for PIX Morning News.
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Kaitlin Monte was nominated for, but did not win, a 2015 Emmy Award for On-Camera Talent.
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Separately, Kaitlin Monte hosted a cocktail segment, "The Sip", on the WPIX-exclusive entertainment show Celebrity Tastemakers.
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Kaitlin Monte joined Fox owned-and-operated station KRIV in Houston, Texas in July 2016 as a general assignment reporter and fill-in anchor.
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In 2011, Kaitlin Monte founded an online petition to bring the issue of cyberbullying to New York legislators.
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Kaitlin Monte has made guest appearances on MSNBC and Al Jazeera America discussing bullying-related issues, and was named the Anti-Defamation League No Place for Hate "Difference Maker of the Year" in 2012 for her "Anti-bullying Through Leadership" workshop series.
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In 2015, Kaitlin Monte was appointed to the Board of Trustees for Clarkson University.