Stephanie Milner Barnes

About Stephanie Milner Barnes

Editorial and production leader with deep expertise in K–12 assessment, accessibility, and large‑scale content operations. Known for transforming workflows, leading high‑performing teams, and managing complex releases across multiple programs and platforms. I learn fast and build relationships to make projects run smoothly and to lead teams who deliver.

Experience

1. Senior Manager of Assessment Production

   HMH

   Mar 2026 — Present

   Establishes expectations and culture for the Editorial & Production team, responsible for consistent quality and delivery across NWEA’s MAP Suite and its integrated state programs• Leads team sprint planning and backlog management, coordinating simultaneous projects and releases for multiple products and programs• Pilots ethical use-cases of AI in development processes that reduce manual effort in editorial and production workflows• Manages accessibility considerations for NWEA products, including ensuring online documents are WCAG compliant and test content is compatible with screen readers, screen magnifiers, and refreshable braille devices

Education

• University of Virginia

  Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Writing (fiction)

  2010 — 2012

• University of Missouri-Columbia

  Bachelor of Journalism, News-Editorial (editing and design emphasis)

  2001 — 2005

Skills

• Final Cut Pro
• Learning Management Systems
• Ap Style Writing
• Video Editing
• Headline Writing
• Copy Editing
• Publications
• News Writing
• Chicago Style
• Newspaper Design
• Cci
• Quarkxpress
• Ap Stylebook
• Microsoft Office
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Storytelling
• Ap Style
• Teaching
• Web Content
• Feature Articles
• Indesign
• Dti
• Creative Writing
• Incopy
• Editing
• Photoshop
• Editorial
• Proofreading
• E-Learning
• Newspapers
• Apa
• Fact-Checking
• Journalism