Author: Becky Mclachlan

Becky McLachlan is a lifelong writer who founded The Citrus Tea News, Polk County's locally owned independent digital news publication. A former public elementary school teacher and longtime educator, she holds a master's degree in counseling psychology and is finishing a graduate program in school leadership. She spent a decade in education building safe spaces for learning amid unpaid hours, coffee-fueled conversations about too much tech time and not enough recess, and advocating for teachers who deserve better pay and sanity. Now she brings that same community-first spirit to local journalism, covering the people, places, and stories that make Polk County home. So, get comfy, grab a cup of tea, and let's talk about what matters.