Mastering Social Media for Schools

By Andrea Gribble

Do you manage social media for a K12 school? Then this podcast is for you! Struggling to find time for social media? Wondering why people won’t engage on your Facebook page? Can’t get content from

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August 14, 2023You Are Not Alone In Your Role - Making Connections That Count with Megan Anthony
My brand new book is available now, and today you get to listen in as we talk through the case study shared in Chapter 19 - Your Professional Learning Community.
Are you a one-person communications shop? Or maybe you don’t even have communications or PR in your title, but you’re handling social media? It can be a lonely job, but there is a community of support if you know where to look.
Megan, who is an amazing communicator, shares the free resources she leans into like podcasts, blogs, Facebook groups, and online learning.
Investing in organizations and programs has given Megan confidence and skills that impact the students and staff in her district. It is worth the effort!

SPECIAL GUEST
Megan Anthony
Communications Coordinator
Canal Winchester Schools, Ohio

Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @MeganAnthonyPR

Website: https://www.cwschools.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cwschools
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canalwinchesterschools/
Twitter: @CW_Schools

USEFUL INFORMATION
Order your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!
Orders of 10 or more receive a quantity discount. Learn more on my website!
MORE RESOURCES
Free Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools!
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23min
August 07, 2023What the X Should I Do About Twitter for My School?
School communicators from around the country are all asking the same thing…What in the world should I do about our school's Twitter account?
Learn about the changes Elon Musk is making that impact schools the most.
Ask yourself these 4 questions to determine your plan for Twitter.
Consider these 4 options for addressing your strategy on Twitter (or X).
Should your school jump into Threads? I share my thoughts.

Email: [email protected]
Follow Andrea on Twitter: @andreagribble

Website: www.socialschool4edu.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/socialschool4edu

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Blog - What the X Should I Do About Twitter for My School?
Order your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!
Orders of 10 or more receive a quantity discount. Learn more on my website!
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Free Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools!
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21min
July 31, 2023Simple Video Tips for Social Media with Laraine Weschler
My brand new book is available now, and today you get to listen in as we talk through the case study shared in Chapter 16 - Video Tips.
Short-form videos gain traction on social media, but video takes more time than photos. How does a communicator make that work?
Laraine shares simple ways she collects content and encourages us “not to overthink it.” Editing takes valuable time and is not always required.
Curious about Threads, the new app from Meta? Today’s #K12PRtip covers some things for schools to think about!

SPECIAL GUEST
Laraine Weschler
Communication Specialist
Naugatuck Public Schools, Connecticut

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.naugatuck.k12.ct.us/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NaugatuckPublicSchools/
Instagram: @naugatuckpublicschools
Twitter: @NaugatuckPS
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaugatuckPublicSchools

USEFUL INFORMATION
Sign up for the free webinar on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 11 a.m. CT / 12 p.m. ET! Social Media for Schools Live Book Discussion and Q&A
Order your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!
Orders of 10 or more receive a quantity discount. Learn more on my website!
MORE RESOURCES
Free Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools!
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17min
July 24, 2023Tips on Handling Negativity on Social Media with Holly McCaw, APR
My brand new book is available now, and today you get to listen in as we talk through the case study shared in Chapter 15 - Handling Negative Comments.
If you or others in your school are worried about negative comments, you are not alone. Having a plan is the best approach. Learn exactly how Holly approaches this concern in her district in Michigan.

SPECIAL GUEST
Holly McCaw, APR
Director of Communications
Otsego Public Schools, Michigan

Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @McCawHolly

Website: https://www.otsegops.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/otsegops
Twitter: @OtsegoSchools
Instagram: @otsegoschools
YouTube: Click Here

USEFUL INFORMATION
Order your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!
Orders of 10 or more receive a quantity discount. Learn more on my website!
Sign up for the free webinar on Thursday, August 3rd - “Social Media for Schools”: Live Book Discussion and Q&A. You're invited to a live discussion about my book, “Social Media for Schools," on Thursday, August 3rd at 11 a.m. CT / 12 p.m. ET! This is your chance to dig deeper and discover how the content and examples enclosed in my book can specifically apply to your school.
MORE RESOURCES
Free Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools!
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19min
July 17, 2023Why Stories Are the Best Place for Reminders & Announcements with Melissa Hartley
My brand new book is available now, and today you get to listen in as we talk through the story shared by Melissa Hartley in Chapter 11 - Stories to Share (and What to Skip).
Are you bombarded with requests to share fundraisers, announcements, performances, and more on your social media channels? We understand! Today you’ll learn the perfect approach to getting this information out without clogging up your newsfeed.
Get ahead of the “special days” that happen throughout the year with a #K12PRtip from Andrea to start the episode!

SPECIAL GUEST
Melissa Hartley
Director of Communications & Marketing
Horizon Honors Schools, Arizona

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.horizonhonors.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/horizonhonors
Twitter: @horizonhonors
Instagram: @horizonhonors

USEFUL INFORMATION
Order your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!
Orders of 10 or more receive a quantity discount. Learn more on my website!
Sign up for the free webinar on Thursday, August 3rd - “Social Media for Schools”: Live Book Discussion and Q&A. You're invited to a live discussion about my book, “Social Media for Schools," on Thursday, August 3rd at 11 a.m. CT / 12 p.m. ET! This is your chance to dig deeper and discover how the content and examples enclosed in my book can specifically apply to your school.
Calendar of Celebrations for Schools - blog with free PDF
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Free Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools!
Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click here
www.SocialSchool4EDU.com
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19min
July 10, 2023Ready-Made Graphics for Social Media with Natalie Eiting
My brand new book is available now, and today you get to listen in as we talk through a story shared in Chapter 8 - Graphics, Tips, and Templates.
Save time next school year by prepping some ready-made graphics that you can use for social media.
Learn exactly how Natalie looks like a graphic designer, even though she is a classroom teacher with no formal graphics training!

SPECIAL GUEST
Natalie Eiting
Special Education Teacher
School District of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.sdsm.k12.wi.us/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoMilwSchools/
Twitter: @SoMilwSchools

USEFUL INFORMATION
Register for the RiseVision webinar on Thursday, July 13th here - Your Back-to-School Social Media Checklist for Schools Presented by Rise Vision and Andrea Gribble from #SocialSchool4EDU
K12PRtip - Simplify Social Media with these 8 Reusable Graphics
Order your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!
Orders of 10 or more receive a quantity discount. Learn more on my website!
MORE RESOURCES
Free Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools!
Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click here
www.SocialSchool4EDU.com
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15min
July 03, 2023Social Media Pages You’ll Run with Peg Mannion, APR
My brand new book is available now, and today you get to listen in as we talk through the case study shared in Chapter 4 - Pages You’ll Run.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with managing several different pages within your district? Peg has an approach that she’d like to share with you!
If the sound of a “one-stop shop” for celebrating your district sounds good, you definitely want to listen to today’s episode.

SPECIAL GUEST
Peg Mannion
Community Relations Coordinator
Glenbard High School District 87, Illinois

Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @pegmannion

Website: https://www.glenbard87.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlenbardDistrict87
Twitter: @GlenbardDist87

USEFUL INFORMATION
Order your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!
Orders of 10 or more receive a quantity discount. Learn more on my website!
MORE RESOURCES
Free Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools!
Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click here
www.SocialSchool4EDU.com
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16min
June 26, 2023The Purpose and Goals of Social Media with Brendan Schneider
My brand new book is available now, and today you get to listen in as we talk through the case study shared in Chapter 3 - Purpose and Goals.
Brendan provides a simple approach when it comes to setting goals for your social media efforts. It’s all about the attraction and retention of students!
You can’t always be “promoting” or “selling” your school. Brendan shares the balanced approach he recommends to content.

SPECIAL GUEST
Brendan Schneider
Founder and CEO
SchneiderB Media and the MarCom Society, Pennsylvania

Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @schneiderb

Website: https://www.schneiderb.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/schneiderbmedia
Twitter: @schneiderb
Instagram: @schneiderbmedia
LinkedIn: Click Here

USEFUL INFORMATION
Order your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!
Orders of 10 or more receive a quantity discount. Learn more on my website!
MORE RESOURCES
Free Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools!
Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click here
www.SocialSchool4EDU.com
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22min
June 19, 2023Social Media Policy with Lana Snodgras
My brand new book is available now, and today you get to listen in as we talk through the case study shared in Chapter 2 - Social Media Policy.
Do you have staff asking you about starting their own social media accounts? Learn how Lana has managed this process with internal policies and a contract that staff has to sign.
Internal use of social media is just one aspect. What about commenting guidelines for your followers? West Plains School District has a plan for that as well!

SPECIAL GUEST
Lana Snodgras
Director of Communications
West Plains School District, Missouri

Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @lanasnodgras

Website: https://www.zizzers.org/wpr7
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wpzizzers/
Twitter: @wpzizzers
Instagram: @westplainsschooldistrict

USEFUL INFORMATION
Order your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!
Orders of 10 or more receive a quantity discount. Learn more on my website!
All of Lana’s supporting policies are available with the free downloadable resources when you purchase the book!
MORE RESOURCES
Free Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools!
Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click here
www.SocialSchool4EDU.com
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17min
June 12, 2023Social Media for Schools Starts at the Top with Jerry Almendarez
My brand new book is available now, and today you get to listen in as we talk through the case study shared in Chapter 1 - It Starts at the Top!
“Social Media for Schools - Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity” is for anyone responsible for social media for a K12 school.
Learn more about the challenge Jerry Almendarez faced when he took over as superintendent of the Santa Ana Unified School District in California and how he empowered a brand ambassador program to elevate the storytelling happening throughout the district of over 41,000 students.

SPECIAL GUEST
Jerry Almendarez
Superintendent
Santa Ana Unified School District, California

Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @JerryAlmendarez
LinkedIn: Click Here
Instagram: @jerryalmendarez

Website: https://www.sausd.us/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sausd
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santaanausd
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SantaAnaUSD

USEFUL INFORMATION
Order your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!
Orders of 10 or more receive a quantity discount. Learn more on my website!
MORE RESOURCES
Free Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools!
Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click here
www.SocialSchool4EDU.com
...more
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How many episodes does Mastering Social Media for Schools have?

The podcast currently has 266 episodes available.

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