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In today's episode, we are chatting with Dr. Baron Davis – Founder & CEO of The Noegenesis Group – a solution-focused and outcomes-driven educational think tank and consulting firm. Dr. Davis served as superintendent for seven years in South Carolina's Richland District Two, where he was honored by our national organization with the Bob Grossman Leadership in School Communications Award. When he spoke to everyone gathered for the 2021 NSPRA National Seminar, Dr. Davis left a lasting impression on all of us with a very simple question, that we will ask today. Additionally, last November, Dr. Davis was the keynote speaker at the SC-NSPRA fall conference, and he regularly addresses professionals in education leadership. Dr. Davis covered a number of topics but his presentation on maintaining physical and mental wellness in this stressful industry resonated with us. Most importantly, he will explain the 10-finger down challenge and how we can facilitate this poignant exercise in our districts. Thanks to Finalsite for their support of School PR Drive Time. Music: "Hip Jazz," bensound.com, all other content © 2024, NCSPRA

In today's episode, we are tackling the topic of staff retention and recruitment. This is always a hot topic throughout the school year and many school systems face staffing shortages and challenges at some point. How are our teachers and support staff finding our jobs, can the process be improved, and what can we do to help support a wonderful and diverse culture and environment where staff can thrive?! Joining me today is my friend and former newsroom colleague Scott Dobroski. Scott and I started our careers in television in Nebraska. He's now the VP of Global Corporate Communications for Indeed. As his job straddles both communications and staffing, we are so excited to hear his perspective and best practices from the corporate world. Thanks to Finalsite for their support of School PR Drive Time. Music: "Hip Jazz," bensound.com, all other content ©2023, NCSPRA'

Managing social media for a school might seem like a very formal task, but today's guest is going to urge you to have fun by leaning into the creation of engaging content.Should your school be on TikTok? You might be surprised by Kristen's response!Here is one school you NEED to follow on social media - don't miss out.SPECIAL GUESTKristen DoverspikeDirector of Marketing OperationsFinalsite, Headquartered in Glastonbury, ConnecticutEmail: kristen.doverspike@finalsite.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doverspike/ Website: https://www.finalsite.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/finalsite Twitter: @finalsiteInstagram: @finalsite LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finalsite/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/finalsite USEFUL INFORMATIONDon't miss your chance to respond to this year's School Social Media Survey - click here.Make sure to follow this school - McCallie School on Instagram and TikTokWhat the heck is a UTM? Find out in this article from Finalsite, written by today's guest! Managing Your School's Digital Marketing | GA4 Campaign TrackingBonus resources!Free Course — Social Media for Schools: From AI to Gen Z and Everything in BetweenThe Complete Social Media Calendar for SchoolsOrder 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 RESOURCESFree Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools!Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click herewww.SocialSchool4EDU.com

*Note that this episode was recorded before Blackboard and Finalsite merged. This NSPRA Award was originally co-sponsored by Blackboard. In today's episode, we will hear from Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton, Chief of Staff and Clerk to the Board, Dr. Angie Smith, and Dr. Chris Vail, Director of Communications for Chesapeake Public Schools in Virginia. Dr. Cotton was selected as the recipient of the NSPRA 2022 Communication Technology Award for Superintendents. The award, presented by NSPRA in partnership with Blackboard, recognizes one district leader annually for leadership in redefining, upgrading and integrating cutting-edge communication technology to improve and expand outreach and engagement with internal and external education stakeholders. Today we want to learn more about these efforts, their effectiveness, and how they can be duplicated in other school systems. Today's episode is sponsored by Finalsite. Music: "Hip Jazz," www.bensound.com, all other content © 2023, NCSPRA

Today's guest recently transitioned from a school communicator to a vendor, but that is only part of his journey that we talk about today.All students and staff want a sense of belonging within your school. Josh shares practical tips on how to do that, using his journey to focus on the LGBTQ+ community.How do you ensure that you're celebrating all of your students and staff? Look under the rocks and amplify all stories.Our conversation wraps up with some thoughts on what sets Finalsite apart from other solutions.SPECIAL GUESTJosh Sauer, APRDirector of District Communications StrategyFinalsiteEmail: joshua.sauer@finalsite.com Twitter: @JoshuaTSauer    Website: www.finalsite.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Finalsite Twitter: https://twitter.com/Finalsite LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finalsite/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/finalsite MORE RESOURCESFree Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools!Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click herewww.SocialSchool4EDU.com

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Finalsite (new home of Blackboard K-12).The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.According to 89% of district administrators, the pandemic and the resulting disruptions to traditional education have significantly and sustainably changed K-12 education. The steps undertaken to support continuity of learning have left an indelible mark on the ways teachers teach, parents engage, administrators lead, and students learn. In this year's annual Speak Up Congressional Briefing, we share the latest national research findings to support this conclusion that the long tail impact of the pandemic and the resulting shifts to more technology-based instruction have forever changed our schools – and there is no going back to the past despite any lingering nostalgia for how education was prior to March 2020. During the 2021-22 school year, over 75,000 K-12 stakeholders participated in the Speak Up Research Project representing urban, rural and suburban schools and districts across the country. Their insights and perspectives on how school has changed over the past few years – and what is needed to improve learning experiences for all students is important information for everyone to hear. The 2022 Speak Up Congressional Briefing provides a unique opportunity for participation by a wide audience of K-12 education stakeholders. The research data comes to life with a panel of K-12 students from around the country who respond to the findings and provide their own recommendations for improving American education. Other speakers include Kristina Ishmael, Deputy Director of the Office of Ed Tech in the US Department of Education, and Lee Blakemore, President, K-12 Community Engagement at Finalsite, the sponsor of this year's Congressional Briefing. This edWeb podcast is of high interest to school and district leaders, teachers, librarians, policymakers, and all who are interested in the potential of K-12 stakeholder ideas including from students to improve education.Finalsite Helping schools prepare students to be successful and make the world a better place

Rob is Co-Founder and Chief Evangelist at Finalsite, and has presents globally on effective use of strategic web communications for independent schools. Rob brings 25 years of experience working with the internet in the education arena. His experiences have included working with over 2000+ Educational Institutions across the globe ranging from the smallest independent schools to the largest universities to help maximize the potential of the web for their institutions all while raising his four children with his wife and three dogs in Northwest Connecticut.

Jim Calabrese recalls that when he began to climb the corporate ladder early in his finance career, an executive mentor told him, “Never be afraid to make the coffee.” This curious advice caught Calabrese's attention, so the up-and-coming executive listened carefully as the mentor added: “As an executive, you need to be able to get dirty—to roll up your sleeves. You don't want to be the person who can't do a mundane task because you're in love with your title.” Today, as a CFO, Calabrese serves up his own bite-size mentoring verbiage in this way: “There's nothing more valuable when you're the CFO than understanding how the widgets are made—and being the person who's willing to take on the challenging projects.” Calabrese tells us that he reached the CFO office by aggressively pursuing projects outside the traditional finance realm while also signing up for long stretches on strategic planning teams, where he guided re-engineering projects in the energy and software sectors. His strategic work—along with his operational “grinding and tinkering”—positioned the CPA/MBA hybrid to thrive as a finance leader, especially in his current role as CFO of Finalsite, a private equity–backed SaaS developer serving the education sector.

Please join us for a conversation with Risa Engel. Risa is the Chief Marketing Officer at Finalsite where she leads the talented team responsible for worldwide marketing. She joined Finalsite in 2019 with a background in education, finance, and tech marketing communications. Most recently at Stuart Country Day School in Princeton, NJ, Risa transformed the school's brand awareness through innovative programs including the CASE Circle of Excellence award-winning #LEADLIKEAGIRL K-12 conference. Born and raised in Silicon Valley, Risa cut her teeth at tech startups and is excited by the opportunities technology provides educators to build community with the students and families they serve.

Looking for a unique way to engage your school community next year? A Facebook Live show sounds scary - but it's totally possible! IN THIS EPISODE, MORGAN SHARES:How her company at Finalsite supports school communicators around the world with their services and free contentWhy your own social media use is important for professional growthThe secrets behind the Facebook Live show that she did in her district - how she got started, what tools she used, and the biggest lessons learnedHer best advice when it comes to social media - which includes a bit of tooting your own hornSPECIAL GUESTMorgan DelackDirector of CommunicationsFinalsiteEmail: morgan.delack@finalsite.comTwitter: @Morgan_DelackLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgandelack/ Finalsite Website: https://www.finalsite.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/finalsite Twitter: https://twitter.com/Finalsite Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finalsite/?hl=en USEFUL INFORMATIONCheck out the hundreds of helpful articles on Finalsite's website: https://www.finalsite.com/blog Join our free August Webinar! Sign up here: https://bit.ly/8-5-21webinar 5 Ways to Use LinkedIn for Your SchoolMORE RESOURCESFree Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools!Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click herewww.SocialSchool4EDU.com

Please join us for a conversation with Brandi Eppolito. Brandi is the Vice President of Marketing at SchoolAdmin, which is now a part of FinalSite, providing admission and enrollment solutions to independent schools. Prior to joining SchoolAdmin, Brandi was involved with marketing and content development for several for-profit organizations in Texas and was in recruitment, marketing and admission at The University of Texas. SchoolAdmin recently launched The Recipe for Retention: Cooking up an award-winning retention strategy for your private school and they are soon to launch a new report titled, Widening the Aperture: Redefining the Enrollment Experience. We're excited to dig into both of these reports on this episode!

What's Up Trendsetters!Today, I talk with Rob DiMartino, Co-founder and Chief Evangelist at Finalsite:Today's trend lines include:- the entrepreneurial journey,- key elements of an engagement strategy, - UConn sports, and- life and leadership lessons learned from Dee Rowe.BioRob DiMartino, Co-Founder and Chief Evangelist at Finalsite, has presented globally on effective use of strategic web communications for independent schools.  Rob brings 25 years of experience working with the internet in the education arena.  For the past two decades, Rob has been a thought leader at Finalsite guiding their way through web strategy, marketing, communications, data integration and most importantly digital engagement.  Rob brings experience, trends, and real world “takeaways” to audiences about maximizing technology to increase efficiencies in the independent school environment.  Prior to Finalsite, Rob led innovative efforts in digital engagement for Athletics and Alumni Relations at his alma mater, The University of Connecticut.  Rob resides in Connecticut with his wife, Liza and their four children, Skylar, Jackson, Tristan, and Lucas. 

In this episode of Tell Your School's Story, Mia and Kristen share why social media ads are more important now than ever before, and how to create one that works to achieve your goals.

Finalsite CEO Jon Moser talks with a panel of school communication professionals from around the world to discuss their strategies for dealing with a variety of obstacles, including: shifting to an online learning environment, providing healthy meals to students while not in school, and navigating school-to-home communications and home-to-school communications.

Finalsite’s CoFounder/Chief Evangelist Rob DiMartino talks with an all-star panel of school leaders about managing their school's online reputation during the COVID-19 outbreak, and the daily changes to connect, engage, and educate their communities in these uncertain times.

In the fifth episode of Tell Your School's Story, Tim sits down with Dave Monaco from Parish Episcopal SchoolOpens in New Window in Dallas, Texas to discuss: Parish Episcopal School's ambitious 10-year strategic plan to reimagine education and make school hurt less for students How Parish Episcopal School creates excitement about learning for preschoolers all the way up to high school seniors Why training teachers in mental health first aid and providing more support for students, teachers, and parents was so important in 2019 and beyond  How Parish Episcopal School educates its students to fit into the "complex global society" How Dave uses his "From My Angle" podcastOpens in New Window to communicate with Parish Episcopal's school community And Tim and Dave discuss the joys and trepidations about intermittent fasting

In the fourth episode of Tell Your School's Story, Tim sits down with Rob Johnson and Bob MaCartney from La Salle College High School to discuss: La Salle College High School's more than 15-year history working with Finalsite How La Salle uses their website to effectively market themselves in the tough, crowded private school market just outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  How La Salle has led the charge with using student-generated content as a part of their marketing How La Salle uses different forms of media to communicate differently to prospective parents and students Why La Salle made the switch from the standard daily school news program to their successful YouTube channel - WEPXTV And Tim, Rob, and Bob talk about the upcoming Finalsite University in Orlando, Florida in March 2020

In the third episode of Tell Your School's Story, Tim sits down with Romayne Levee from Mission Minded to discuss how schools can create a compelling school strategic plan to effectively market your school and generate excitement in your school community. Tim and Romayne also discover their shared interest in 70s rock and Greta Van Fleet.

Angelo Otterbein was President and founder of Silverpoint, which he started in 1996. Silverpoint grew to include over 300 independent schools from all over the world. In 2013 the company merged with Finalsite, Inc. where Angelo now serves as Chief Innovation Officer, involved in product strategy, business development, digital strategy and website consulting. Kealan Duffy is the UK Production Manager for Finalsite, overseeing the designers and developers in the UK office to deliver innovative and engaging websites to clients across the globe. Kealan has a strong passion for audience-driven web design and has been working closely with schools since 2009 to understand their needs and lead the creative direction of their projects.

Tim is the Director of Client Success at Finalsite; Finalsite is a company that produces top-notch websites for schools and school districts around the world. Tim joins Kristen to discuss how important it is for Customer Success leaders to serve as the public relations team for Customer Success within their own companies, and how to do it successfully.

In this podcast, Tim sits down with former NAIS president and president of Heads Up Consulting Pat Bassett to discuss how schools can engage with millennial parents and alumni, based on his popular webinar "Marketing to Millennial Parents: Winning Engagement in the Busy Realm of Social Media" with Finalsite's Content Marketing Manager Mia Major. Pat shares best practices for school marketers to consider, including the types of content that see the best engagement, the best ways to reach millennials online, how to use data to improve school fundraising efforts, and more.

Mia Major is the Content Marketing Manager for Finalsite, a leader in K-12 independent and international school website development. Finalsite serves more than 2,200 schools worldwide. Mia writes 3-4 blogs per week for the private school market on such diverse topics such as marketing and communications, education technology, and web design. In this episode of the Sparkcast, we talk to Mia about the newly released Finalsite The State of Social Media Marketing Among Schools. This report is the result of a survey Finalsite developed on how schools use social media, what channels they use, budgets, time allocation and much more.

Tim McDonough sits down with Finalsite's Manager of Consulting Services and co-host of our Tips and Clicks podcast Red Abbott for Episode 18. Based on his enthusiasm after this year's FinalsiteU, Red pitches different ideas to Tim as they relate to best practices schools can start following.   Also, stay tuned at the end of the episode for a special promotion happening now through the end of this year for any new clients!   More information on the promotion may be found here.

Finalsite's Tim McDonough, alongside Liza Fisher Norman and Rob Norman of InspirED School Marketers, continue their popular podcast with part two to discuss the upcoming 2017 Brilliance Awards deadline, the judges, and why you should enter the Brilliance awards. They also spend time during the podcast reflecting on the feedback their team has been receiving on their recent Mar/Com Survey Report. As an important reminder, the submission deadline for the 2017 Brilliance awards is Friday, October 27th at midnight! Best of luck to those that enter. Be sure to stay tuned for a special announcement at the end of the podcast! InspirED School Marketers is a free, online professional development resource and community that provides inspiration, education and information to school marketers. Learn more at www.inspiredsm.com. Join InspirED School Marketers Facebook Group here. Like InspirED School Marketers on Facebook here. Follow InspirED on Twitter here @Inspiredschoolm. Join InspirED School Marketers LinkedIn Group here. Follow InspirED School Marketers Podcast.

Finalsite's Senior Client Success Manager Lorrie Jackson joins Tim in the FinalsiteFM studio to discuss the recent Web Strategy Workshops she hosted and how both clients and non-clients of Finalsite can benefit from attending a workshop in the future.

Finalsite is proud to partner with Educational Collaborators. On this podcast, Tim speaks with Alex Inman, founder and senior collaborator from Educational Collaborators, on how the company was started, how their training is benefiting many school professionals on the Finalsite platform, and how this partnership has lead to success for both Finalsite and Educational Collaborators.   To learn more about Educational Collaborators, please visit: Website: www.educollaborators.com  Facebook: www.facebook.com/educollaborators Twitter: www.twitter.com/educollabor8ors  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company-beta/261253/ Alex Inman's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/alexinman 

Finalsite's Marketing Communications Manager and FinalsiteFM producer Hadley Rosen joins Tim to share tips for how schools can start their own show. 

Jenn Welch, Thayer Academy's Associate Director of Admissions and Diversity and Director of International Student Enrollment visits the Finalsite studio from Boston for a chat with Tim about international recruitment, Thayer's amazing new site, and getting more sleep thanks to FitBit.    

Hilary Holmes shares her experience as a new Finalsite employee and product pro. 

Click here to listen Rob DiMartino, a Director for finalsite, a web software and service provider for the Educational Community, is here with us today to share ideas on web communications for your alumni community. Prior to his decade with finalsite,  Rob worked UConn Athletics and The UConn Alumni Association as an innovator in web initiatives for outreach, engagement and communications purposes.You can learn more about Finalsite at http://www.finalsite.com/. You can follow Rob on twitter @robdimartino.Send me feedback to paul.clifford@alumnipodcast.com. Please leave comments below or on the iTunes Music store. You can find us here: