Raye Lankford
About Raye Lankford
Raye Lankford is a script writer known for her work on Sesame Street, where she has been employed since 2015. She has an extensive background in children's television, having worked on various shows and received multiple Emmy nominations for her writing.
Work at Sesame
Raye Lankford has been working at Sesame Workshop as a Script Writer for Sesame Street since 2015. In this role, she contributes to the development of scripts that engage and educate young audiences. Her work at Sesame Street is part of a broader career focused on children's programming, where she utilizes her expertise in storytelling and character development.
Education and Expertise
Raye Lankford studied at The University of Alabama, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theater. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in performance and narrative techniques, which she applies in her writing for children's television.
Background
Before joining Sesame Workshop, Raye Lankford held various writing positions in children's television. She worked at WGBH as a writer for both Martha Speaks and Arthur, contributing to the shows for a total of 15 years. Additionally, she has experience as a freelance writer for several networks, including National Geographic Partners and Disney ABC Television Group.
Achievements
Raye Lankford has received significant recognition for her work in children's animated television, including winning an Emmy for writing shortly after starting her career. She has also garnered four additional Emmy nominations for Best Writing in Children's Animated Television, highlighting her contributions to the industry.
Current Projects
Currently, Raye Lankford is working on a series of early readers in collaboration with the Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network (HITN) Early Learning Collaborative and Zinkia. This project features characters from Pocoyo and aims to enhance early literacy skills among young learners.