EPISODE: 23 Meet Super Woman: Elizabeth Beadle took on additional work during a pandemic while working from home with an infant and 4-year-old! IN THIS EPISODE, ELIZABETH SHARES: Her methods of getting content in a virtual environment. How she organizes social media management into her day. The best posting times for her district, with a […]
Read MoreWhy Social Media Matters to Educators with Jimmy Casas
EPISODE: 22 Building community and connectedness is critical for all schools. Social media is a powerful tool to help! IN THIS EPISODE, JIMMY INSPIRES US WITH Perspective on how the current pandemic is impacting our educational leaders. Intentional strategies for social media to help us in the work we do for kids. An illustration of […]
Read MoreBuilding Trust & Transparency through Video with Jana Hoglund
EPISODE: 21 Engaging your community in the midst of a pandemic isn’t easy… but today, you’re going to learn some secrets! IN THIS EPISODE, JANA TALKS ABOUT: Her background in theater and how her journey led to purpose-driven work with schools. Setting up a strategy for social media at her school, which started just two […]
Read MoreWellness Check-in for School Leaders with Kristin Magette, APR
EPISODE: 20 Are you struggling to balance your personal well-being and your school role? If the answer is “yes,” then you are joining the majority of the country’s educators right now. It also means that this podcast episode is for you. IN THIS EPISODE, KRISTIN BREAKS DOWN: Her experience with trauma and the dramatic impact […]
Read MoreTips for Celebrating Schools in 2020 with Heidi Feller
EPISODE: 19 This school year will look different, but there is still SO much to celebrate on social media! IN THIS EPISODE, HEIDI INSPIRES US WITH: Her background in education and how it helps in her role as Chief Inspirational Officer for #SocialSchool4EDU. Photo and video ideas to be shared in 2020, where learning will […]
Read MoreDeveloping Social Media Interns with Ryan Foran
EPISODE: 18 How can you possibly share all of the great stories happening in your district with a small communications department? You enlist the help of students! IN THIS EPISODE, RYAN SHARES: How an internship program with one student, five years ago, has grown into a full team of 25. Ways to use offline strategies […]
Read MoreHow Social Media Fits Into Your Referendum/Bond Campaign with Barb Nicol, APR
EPISODE: 17 Social media is a powerful communication tool for your district, but there are some unique strategies required when it comes to using it for a referendum or bond campaign. IN THIS EPISODE, BARB EXPLAINS: How social media can be both useful and challenging for school communications. Why you should use social media to […]
Read MoreSocial Media & Beyond with Brendan Schneider
EPISODE: 16 What is the goal of social media for your school? Brendan has it mastered at Sewickley Academy. In this episode, he shares it with you! IN THIS EPISODE, BRENDAN BREAKS DOWN Why social media alone is not enough How they involve students in the recruitment of new families What UGC stands for – […]
Read MoreBack To School: Checklist for Getting Staff Involved in Social Media
EPISODE: 15 The start of a new school year is the PERFECT time to get your school staff involved in social media. You can’t do it alone! In this episode, Andrea breaks down how to get your staff on-board. IN THIS EPISODE, ANDREA TEACHES A framework to spend 15 minutes (or less) with staff to […]
Read More#AllIn: Get Stirred Up for Inclusion with Brian Woodland, APR
EPISODE: 14 Inclusion isn’t political. Schools need to create an environment where every student feels included or learning can’t happen. IN THIS EPISODE, BRIAN EXPLORES: The opportunities Brian and his communications team had in working with a diverse district How listening can lead to learning Why students need to feel safe, welcome, and included before […]
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