School PR Podcast With Ryan Foran

49: Stephen Nichols Interview NSPRA Presidential Bid

NSPRA Presidential Candidate Stephen Nichols joins the School PR Podcast to discuss why he is running, his platform, and how he got his start in public education. Visit www.nichols4nspra.com to learn more.

48 OT1: Digital Detox Delight

Removing social media and news, adding The Office, Parks and Rec, and other positives for a digital detox to reset and greatly enhance your mood and outlook. This is the first “OT” Off Topic episode where I will talk about some non School PR issues that I’m interested in.

47: Hacking Social Media

Growing your social media followers and expanding your reach with several unique and creative strategies.

46: Effective E-Newsletter Strategies With Pat Hawn

The best tips and techniques to ensure your email newsletters are being read. Pat Hawn from Market Volt joins the podcast to share some of his best practices and high-level insights into creating your most effective email newsletter. Friday at 10a (CST) join us and learn how to get the most out of your district/school newsletters. Doesn't matter your platform, catch the presentation one @tspra attendee called "the best thing I attended all session". bit.ly/K12Enews1

45: Distance Learning With Chris Prince Blackboard

This new world of education has teaching and learning looking much different for K-12 education. Blackboard Senior Executive Chris Prince joins the podcast to discuss distance and remote learning in a new era of education. Visit www.Blackboard.com/k12 for more information.

44: Part 3 Coronavirus Communications For Schools

Financial Forecast for next school year, when and how are we reopening schools, handling the rapid news cycle, graduation ideas, and more. A CalSPRA virtual meeting discussing the latest news in regard to school closures due to the coronavirus with a superb panel of school PR professionals. Kevin Gordon, Capitol Advisors Founding Partner and President, was the Executive Director of CASBO, involved with CSBA: Budget update and financial forecast Kindra Britt, CalSPRA President Deputy Superintendent for the California Dept. of Education and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond: Latest State-level information Music Watson, Former CalSPRA President: Chief of Staff San Diego County Office of Education School-reopening plans https://covid-19.sdcoe.net/Portals/covid-19/Documents/Pandemic%20Plan%20Resources/20-04-14_Recovery_Plan_Assumptions_and_Recommendations.pdf Dr. David Vannasdall, CalSPRA Superintendent Chair, Arcadia Unified Superintendent: Superintendent perspective Michelle Smith-McDonald, CalSPRA Bay Area Chair-- Director of Communications for the Alameda County Office of Education: High School graduation ideas

43: Superintendent Dr. Joe Sanfelippo Go Crickets

A must-listen. Author, Keynote, and National Superintendent of the Year Dr. Joe Sanfelippo joins the School PR Podcast. We talk about how he put Fall Creek Wisconsin on the map, increased enrollment, created a storytelling machine, engaging the board, hacking leadership, #1minwalk2work, #gocrickets, COVID-19 school closures, the power and impact of school communications, and why he lives just a 60 second walk away from the district office. #schoolprpodcast

42: Part 2 Coronavirus Communications For Schools

The vendor dilemma, unique video concepts, positive social media engagement, media relations opportunities, PRA requests, getting in the room, insensitive social media posts, being a community resource, and more. In this episode we concentrate on transitioning from reactive to proactive storytelling and starting to share the many positive stories in our schools and communities. #schoolsclosedheartsopen ❤️

Videos: 

https://youtu.be/d-KgdPudPzQ

https://youtu.be/_3FhZQBNsms

https://www.youtube.com/user/arcadiaunified/videos?view_as=subscriber

41: Part 1 Coronavirus Communications For Schools

The role of communications has become essential with the coronavirus continuing to spread globally. This special episode discusses some of the critical aspects of communicating with our parents and school communities as we navigate the known and unknown of the coronavirus. We hope to provide some proven strategies and perspectives for schools to consider.

40: Kindra Britt Deputy Superintendent

Earning your seat at the table, working for the CA Dept. Of Education and Superintendent Tony Thurmond, funding for public education, CalSPRA conference, Arcadia PIO job, and much more with Kindra Britt the Deputy Superintendent of Communications and Marketing for the CDE and the President of CalSPRA!