Episode: 155 Listeners, today’s guest is a treat! She was nervous to hop on and hit the record button, but the wisdom she shares from her school district in Wisconsin is solid gold! Kari shares how she started in her role and how she built relationships with staff, focusing on her supporting role to highlight […]
Read MoreSchool Leaders’ and Communicators’ Roles in Workplace Well-being: How Do We Curb the Educator Burnout Epidemic? with Dr. Janet Swiecichowski, APR
Episode: 154 After surveying more than 490 principals across the state of Minnesota, Dr. Janet Swiecichowski, APR has some powerful findings to share with us today on employee well-being and burnout in schools. Burnout isn’t just about personal self-care. It relates back to organizational problems and work conditions, and Janet shares the 5 areas organizations […]
Read MoreMy Personal Mental Health Journey with Andrea Gribble
Episode: 153 This country is facing rising issues with mental health, and today I want to be open, vulnerable, and honest with my own journey. Nearly 50 million American adults report having a mental illness, but 50% of adults don’t receive any treatment. It made sense to me that I had severe anxiety when I […]
Read MoreMuch More than Square Pizza: Marketing School Meals with Liz Roesel
Episode: 152 Meet my twin business owner serving school nutrition programs, Liz Roesel, president and founder of SEA Level Social! Liz shares oodles of tips in this episode, but she specifically describes how to share engaging content about your food program. What do schools get wrong when it comes to social media? It’s easy, and […]
Read More#SchoolPR Simplified: NSPRA Membership with Melissa McConnell
Episode: 151 You might feel alone in your role as a school communicator, but you don’t need to! Today’s episode uncovers all of the wonderful opportunities available to you through an NSPRA membership. Are you frustrated with reporting impersonating accounts or other inappropriate content on social media platforms that impact your students? Learn about the […]
Read MoreBuilding Your School Publicist Program with Emily Rojas
Episode: 150 Today’s guest, Emily Rojas, absolutely loves her job celebrating students and staff in Dalton Public Schools. Find out more about her journey to her role in school PR! Finding great stories to share on social media takes work. Emily breaks down how their Publicist Program works. She covers how the employees are identified, […]
Read MoreA Superintendent’s Success Story Using Social Media with Matthew J. Murphy, Ed. D.
Episode: 149 Today’s guest has spent 33 years in education and has only recently retired to coach teachers and leaders. Dr. Matthew Murphy believes in the power of social media and shares many examples in our interview. Why are some leaders so fearful of social media? Matthew believes there are two main reasons and explains […]
Read MoreCreating Campaigns for Beginners with Megan Anthony
Episode: 148 Are you overwhelmed with the thought of creating a campaign in your district? You’re in the right spot! Megan will break down her simple process. Learn the step-by-step process of using the RPIE (Research, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation) to plan your campaign. Hear two specific examples of how Megan put this process to work […]
Read MoreTikTok, Reels, and Consistent Storytelling for Your District with Breanna Hensley
Episode: 147 With 45 schools to celebrate and only 4 people in the communications department, you’ll be amazed at the storytelling that’s happening from Buncombe County Schools! Breanna will share specific strategies that are working to receive great content to share on their social media channels. Are you considering TikTok for your district? Breanna shares […]
Read MoreSocial Media at Small Private Schools—Leading the Fan Club with Stephanie Jakoblich
Episode: 146 Social media has dramatically impacted the growth of this small Catholic school in Mahtomedi, MN. Stephanie will share their story. How do you make people feel like they are part of your school? Check out the Facebook and Instagram channels for St. Jude of the Lake Catholic School (links below). Stephanie will share […]
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