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 you... more

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How many episodes does Mastering Social Media for Schools have?

The podcast currently has 265 episodes available.

Mastering Social Media for Schools episodes:

March 04, 2024Tips for Training Students as Storytellers with Dr. Jill Johnson
Want to get students involved in social media storytelling but not sure where to start? Today’s episode is here to help!
Many of us think kids will just know how to use social media because they use it personally, but that’s not the case! They may be used to sharing about their own lives, but they have never considered using it as a school or district. Jill shares two tips for training students.
Competition can spark creativity. Learn more about the Content Generation Workshop that happens each fall. It’s not limited to Class Intercom customers, and there is a virtual option!

SPECIAL GUEST
Dr. Jill Johnson
President
Class Intercom, Nebraska

Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @drjilljohnson

Website: https://www.classintercom.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/classintercom
Twitter: @classintercom
Instagram: @classintercom
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/classintercom/

USEFUL INFORMATION
Learn more about the Content Generation Workshop here!
Order your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!
Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/
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
44min
February 26, 2024Making Social Media Work for Smaller Districts with Dr. Doug Enders
No communications department? No problem! Celebrating your students and staff on social media is possible without one. Meet Dr. Doug Enders, who has helped support their Facebook presence in a school of about 2,500 students.
If you do not use social media on a personal level, you’re just like Doug! Despite not being engaged on social media in everyday life, he knew that it was an important tool. He’ll share the steps to get started, get inspired, and grow your presence.
The Eastern Edge Podcast is a show created to highlight staff and students in the district. You’ll find out the equipment Doug needed to launch it and how it’s helping communicate and connect with staff and beyond.
Social media takes time, but it is worth it! Learn how the extra effort is helping the district.

SPECIAL GUEST
Dr. Doug Enders
Assistant Superintendent
Eastern York School District, PA

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.easternyork.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Eastern-York-School-District-100064025018399/

USEFUL INFORMATION
The Eastern Edge Podcast
Order your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!
Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/
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Free Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools!
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38min
February 19, 2024Using Marketing to Grow Enrollment, Advance Perception & Recruit Staff with Miranda Greenwold
Most public schools don’t have a comprehensive marketing plan. Today, Miranda will share what this is and why you need it now, more than ever, in the current conditions of declining enrollment, poor community perception, and challenges in recruiting high-quality teachers.
Marketing is not just selling services - that’s sales. Marketing is about influencing and inspiring behavior! Learn what that means when it comes to schools.
Strong storytelling is a requirement if you want to connect with your audience. You’ll discover how to look at your communication efforts to see if you are storytelling or simply sharing testimonials or facts.
Do you have leaders who want to turn comments off on social media? Listen in as Miranda and Andrea share their perspective and advice for schools!

SPECIAL GUEST
Miranda Greenwold
Chief Growth Officer for Marketing Matters by Miranda and University Lecturer in Marketing
Marketing Matters by Miranda

Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miranda-greenwold/

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!
Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/
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
43min
February 12, 2024From Facebook to Good Morning America with Sarah O’Donnell
From a goodwill gesture that was captured by phone during a cross-country race to being recognized on Good Morning America, find out the full scoop from the school in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, which has about 7300 students.
How do you take a story to the national level? Of course, it starts with a story that garners attention on social media, but then a little work must be done to secure the upper-level coverage.
The story started with a photo, but Sarah knew providing a video would be even better. Find out how she tracked it down, received copyright approval, and remained sensitive to all students involved in sharing it.
Sarah shares three key takeaways from this experience that every school communicator needs to hear. Make sure to listen to the end to note these key factors!

SPECIAL GUEST
Sarah O’Donnell, MS IMC
Director of Communications
Stevens Point Area Public School District, Wisconsin

Email: [email protected]
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahodonnellpr

Website: https://www.pointschools.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pointschools
Instagram: @pointschools

USEFUL INFORMATION
Original Facebook post from the SPASH Panthers page (a high school page)
Shared post on the district page
Good Morning America post and link to video clip
Order your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!
Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/
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
33min
February 05, 2024Social Media for School Takeaways after 10 Years & 200 Episodes with Andrea and Bill Gribble
WooHoo! It’s time to celebrate the 200th episode of the Mastering Social Media for Schools podcast! Today, we have a special interview conducted by Bill Gribble, Andrea’s husband.
Turning the page back to the beginning, Andrea shares how she got started and who her first mentors were early on.
Schools still often struggle with social media. Learn the 3 keys that are most important when it comes to getting storytelling done right on platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
What do the next 200 episodes look like? Find out by listening all the way to the end!

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

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

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!
Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/
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
43min
January 29, 2024Amplifying School Culture with Digital Signage: The Internal Social Platform with Jennifer Jennings
Do you use TV monitors to communicate in hallways, common areas, and more in your school? Then, you don’t want to miss this conversation with a school leader in digital signage!
Many don’t realize the impact that digital signage can make. It can affect student involvement, school safety, and positive school culture!
Some schools are doing a better job than others regarding their displays. Jennifer shares five key factors in making your digital display stand out!
I know you are pressed for time. You’ll learn five ways to incorporate social media into the content you use for your display.

SPECIAL GUEST
Jennifer Jennings
Growth Marketing Manager
Rise Vision

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.risevision.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/risevision/
Twitter: @risevision
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rise-vision/

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!
Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/
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
40min
January 22, 20242023 Communications Survey Results with Andrea Gribble
What is your school’s plan for social media in 2024? Are you dropping Twitter/X? Adding TikTok? Focusing on Instagram? Today, you’ll find out how others responded as we share the results of #SocialSchool4EDU’s 2023 Communications Survey.
We had 537 responses to our annual survey - thank you to everyone who responded!
There were a few new survey questions this year, including a statement regarding proper social media setup through Meta Business Manager. You can compare where you are to more than 500 schools in North America.
I believe student involvement is crucial to improving engagement. The survey respondents agreed, and you will find out how schools include them in their storytelling efforts.

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

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

USEFUL INFORMATION
Link to Blog - 2023 Communications Survey Results
Sign up for the free webinar happening on Wednesday, January 24 at noon EST, 11 am CST. Click here - How to Use Instagram for Schools in 2024.
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!
Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/

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
41min
January 15, 2024Social Media #aMBITion - 2024 is Your Year! with Jeanise Dimitri and Dr. Mark Covelle
Managing six different social media profiles in a one-person shop sounds impossible. Find out how adding student interns made it possible for this CTE school in Pennsylvania.
Developing the perfect tagline or hashtag can be challenging, but not when you get your students (and their parents) involved! Learn how #aMBITion was created and how they have incorporated it into every story they tell.
Many school communicators struggle to get content from their staff. Find out the magic solution that transformed everything in a matter of days for MBIT.
Is it worth it? Mark and Jeanise will share the impact their social media and storytelling efforts are making on interest, enrollment, and achievement!

SPECIAL GUESTS
Jeanise Dimitri
Community Engagement & Public Relations Coordinator
Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT), Pennsylvania

Email: [email protected]

Dr. Mark Covelle
Administrative Director
Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT), Pennsylvania

Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @mcovelle

Website: https://www.mbit.org
Facebook: @MiddleBucksInstituteTech
Twitter: @middlebucks
Instagram: @middle_bucks
TikTok: @midbuckstech
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/middle-bucks-institute-of-technology/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb_DFtwI83phpYiqK2wW6kw

USEFUL INFORMATION
Check out the photos of the 10-foot light-up hashtag sign that changes colors throughout the day!
Sign up for the free webinar happening on Wednesday, January 24 at noon EST, 11 am CST. Click here - How to Use Instagram for Schools in 2024.
Order your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!
Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/
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
50min
January 08, 2024Simple Steps to Uplevel Your Storytelling with Erin Woodiel
Instagram, videos, staff recruitment - we talked about it all in today’s interview with Erin Woodiel!
Your phone is all you need to create great video content. Learn the steps Erin followed to create her “Day in the Life” series. Andrea’s mind was absolutely BLOWN AWAY with takeaways on how to edit voiceover with video clips!!!
You might have Instagram envy after looking at Lee’s Summit R-7 School District’s account, but don’t worry; Erin is going to share her strategy with you.

SPECIAL GUEST
Erin Woodiel
Creative Services Specialist
Lee's Summit R-7 School District, Missouri

Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @EEWoodiel
Instagram: @erin.woodiel

Website: https://www.lsr7.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LSR7Schools/
Instagram: @leessummitr7

USEFUL INFORMATION
Link to Instagram Post - A Day In The Life - Ms. Lauren Millay, a First Grade Teacher
Link to Facebook Reel with all of the comments and interaction
Order your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!
Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/
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
57min
January 01, 2024How One Word Can Transform Your Year - and Your Life with Andrea Gribble
You can gain a lot of insight from those in their 90s. I share the one piece of advice a 99-year-old choir member gave when asked what his secret was…
New Year’s Resolutions are hard to keep. But one word? This might just be the ticket to transforming your year and your life. I’ll share my 2023 word and how it has impacted my life.
What is your one word for 2024? Share it with me - email me or send me a DM.
Hear the story of one school communicator who achieved a $20,000 raise this year!!

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

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

USEFUL INFORMATION

Free action plan - https://getoneword.com/
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!
Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/
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
45min

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How many episodes does Mastering Social Media for Schools have?

The podcast currently has 265 episodes available.

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