The School District PR Pros Podcast School Shine

In this episode of the School District PR Pros Podcast, I speak with Andrea Gribble about how school districts can make the most of their social media to better engage their students, parents and community.Support the Show.

Support the Show.

Jake Finch is the PIO of Simi Valley Unified School District. Her background as a journalist has given her a unique perspective for her role at the district. Jake shares about a number of important topics, including some valuable insights for how to navigate challenging school board meetings.Support the Show.

Monica Carazo is one of six PIOs in the nation's second largest school district, Los Angeles USD. From to supporting the mental health needs of her students to dealing with surprise emergencies, Monica shares her unique experiences and offers some pieces of advice for smaller districts.Support the Show.

Gail Pinsker is the Community and Public Relations Officer for Santa Monica-Malibu USD. She has an inspiring philosophy on how to best maintain and improve communication in every corner of her district. Her community was recently afflicted with the Woolsey Fire which destroyed 1,500 homes and ravaged 97,000 acres. Gail explains how she handled this situation from a school district PR standpoint, and how she believes districts can best prepare for a similar situation.Support the Show.

Oliver Unaka of Pomona USD speaks with us about the importance of "brand" for school districts. Coming from a background in the PR industry, he understands that brand is an extension of the trust that the community feels for the district. He also shares his personal sentiments for what a district's motivations should be regarding their communities and how to best serve them. Support the Show.