Episode: 337
- Fresh out of college and loving her role at Pinkerton Academy, Genna Dellisola shares how students have become an important part of the school’s communications team – creating content while gaining hands-on experience they can take straight into college and future careers.
- What if your student social media team was actually a class? Hear how Pinkerton structures its one-credit independent study, from selecting students and brainstorming content to assigning projects, scheduling posts, and giving students real responsibility.
- School social media doesn’t always have to feel polished and serious! Genna shares how her students use fun trends, humor, and relatable ideas to show a more human side of school leaders while building stronger connections across their community.
- Need an easy storytelling idea you could start right away? You’ll love Pinkerton’s simple approach to class and club spotlights – giving families an inside look at opportunities students may never think to mention when someone asks, “What did you do at school today?”
SPECIAL GUEST
Genna Dellisola
Digital Media Strategist
Pinkerton Academy, New Hampshire
Email: gdellisola@pinkertonacademy.org
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gennadellisola
Website: https://www.pinkertonacademy.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinkertonacademy/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinkertonacademy/
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