EPISODE: 38 Are you a small department trying to celebrate all of the great things happening in your large school district? This interview is overflowing with amazing examples, no matter the size of your district! IN THIS EPISODE, CHRISTIAN SHARES: His journey, which started out as a part-time contractor with Jefferson Parish Schools back in […]
Read MoreStudent Interview: Meet High School Instagram Story Contributor, Annabelle Moon!
EPISODE: 37 Today, you get to meet a 2020 high school graduate who shares her amazing perspective as an Instagram Story contributor. IN THIS EPISODE, ANNABELLE EXPLAINS: How she got involved in social media at her school What training was involved before she got started Why she was so excited to highlight all of the […]
Read MoreConnecting with Students & Families Using Instagram with Vivien Valenzuela Mallick
EPISODE: 36 Sharing a “day in the life” of a typical student was Vivien’s original goal of the Instagram page, and now she accomplishes so much more! Learn the secrets that Vivien uses to connect with students and families that come from 45 states and 54 countries. IN THIS EPISODE, VIVIEN INSPIRES US WITH: How […]
Read MoreMeet NSPRA’s New Executive Director: Barbara Hunter, APR
EPISODE: 35 The National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) is an amazing organization that supports schools across the United States and Canada. Today, you’ll meet the brand-new Executive Director, Barbara Hunter, APR. IN THIS EPISODE, BARBARA SHARES: Her diverse background in communications for schools and organizations. How she plans to grow the membership beyond its […]
Read MoreHow to Create a Storytelling System with Andrew P. Robinson
EPISODE: 34 Are you a one-person communications department? Andrew has a ton of practical advice in this interview – you’ll see why he was recently named to NSPRA’s 35 under 35 list! IN THIS EPISODE, ANDREW EXPLAINS: His journey back to serve the school district he graduated from How he turned his staff into storytellers […]
Read MoreSchool PR Drive Time with Andrea Gribble, Stacia Harris, and Molly McGowan Gorsuch
EPISODE: 33 Listen to a timely conversation about the current state of social media in schools in this podcast interview from the North Carolina School Public Relations Association’s podcast, “School PR Drive Time.” IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: The evolution of social media in school PR How to handle negative comments that show up on […]
Read MoreHow to Take Ownership of Your Role In School Communications with Kristin Boyd Edwards
EPISODE: 32 The best inspiration comes in the form of a story. If you’re struggling in your role as a school communicator (and who isn’t in 2020), then this episode and Kristin’s practical advice is just what you need! IN THIS EPISODE, KRISTIN INSPIRES US WITH: Tricks to being successful in a 1-person communications shop […]
Read MoreHow to Double Your Followers on Social Media with Emily Hagen
EPISODE: 31 Small, Catholic schools have big stories to tell! If you need help growing your followers, increasing your enrollment, and engaging with parents – this episode is for you! IN THIS EPISODE, EMILY SHARES: How consistent storytelling can double your followers Ways to get kids involved in developing a school hashtag Why relationships are […]
Read MoreKeeping it Real – Social Media Advice for School PR Professionals with Yolanda Stephen, MBA, APR
EPISODE: 30 If you need helpful advice when it comes to school communications, Yolanda is your girl! You’ll have a ton of takeaways from this power-packed interview. IN THIS EPISODE, YOLANDA EXPLAINS: Why her district uses Facebook as its social media platform. How she worked with her district to pay for her APR (Accreditation in […]
Read MoreTikTok for Schools & How to Turn Students into Storytellers with Jason Wheeler
EPISODE: 29 You’ll be so happy you stumbled on Jason Wheeler!! In this interview, he shares how his district of 26,000 students in Texas is using social media to connect with the community. And yes, he covers TikTok… IN THIS EPISODE, JASON INSPIRES US WITH: Easy ways to identify the student influencers in your schools. […]
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