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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

PRE-REGISTRATION: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26

6:30-8:30 PM:  Dinner Hosted by ParentSquare & Qualtrics

DAY ONE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27

8:00-8:30 AM:  Registration, Continental Breakfast & Exhibitor Networking 

8:30-8:40 AM: Welcome / Introduction

8:40-9:40 AM:             Leadership Lessons from the Frontlines of School Communications
Barbara Hunter, APR, Executive Director
National School Public Relations Association

9:40-9:50 AM: BREAK: Exhibitor Networking


TRACK: PR FOUNDATIONS

9:50-10:50 AM: Story'telling' vs Story'yelling'
Janet Mann, Director of Communications
   Zionsville Community Schools, Zionsville

TRACK: PR ADVANCED

9:50-10:50 AM: Advancing DEI in School Districts
    Dr. Dana Altemeyer
                                    Director of Communications
    MSD of Lawrence Township, Indianapolis

10:50-11:00 AM: BREAK: Exhibitor Networking

11:00-12:00 PM: Creative & Affordable PR Strategies
Brooke Orner, Director of Communications
   Plainfield Community Schools, Plainfield

11:00-12:00 PM: The Legal Side of School Finances
John Becker, Attorney, CCH+A
 

12:00-1:30 PM: LUNCH sponsored by Edlio & Exhibitor Networking



1:30-2:50 PM: The Ultimate Social Media Strategy

   Jill Johnson, President, Class Intercom


1:30-2:50 PM: Crafting a Clear Comms Plan

   Josh Sauer, APR, Director of Solutions
   Engineering, Finalsite


2:50-3:00 PM: BREAK: Exhibitor Networking

3:00-4:00 PM: Working Smarter with AI 
Erin Meyer, Director of Communications
   LaPorte Community Schools, LaPorte

3:00-4:00 PM: Creating Community Connections 
Mary Kay Smethers, Marketing Manager,
   Emily Jones, Brand Specialist
   Fort Wayne Community Schools, Fort Wayne

6:00-8:00 PM:  Dinner Hosted by Apptegy

DAY TWO: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28

8:00-8:30 AM: Continental Breakfast & Exhibitor Networking

8:30-8:40 AM: Welcome

8:40-9:40 AM:   Your Story is Your Superpower

       Dirk Tedmon, APR
                                   NSPRA School Communicator of the Year

9:40-9:50 AM: BREAK: Exhibitor Networking & Headshots

9:50-10:50 AM: GOLD MINE SESSIONS

*Check back soon for a full list of sessions!*

9:50-10:50 AM: GOLD MINE SESSIONS

10:50-11:00 AM: BREAK: Exhibitor Networking

TRACK: PR FOUNDATIONS

11:00-12:00 PM: Unleashing the JOY Playbook

   Lamara Finley, Communications Coordinator

   MSD of Warren Township, Indianapolis

TRACK: PR ADVANCED

11:00-12:00 PM: Running Referendum Campaigns

   Krista Stockman, Director of Communications

   Fort Wayne Community Schools, Fort Wayne

12:00-1:00 PM: LUNCH sponsored by TeacherLists & Exhibitor Networking

1:00-2:00 PM: WE NEED A CRISIS STATEMENT!

   Susan Haynes, Communications Director

   Mooresville Schools, Mooresville

1:00-2:00 PM: Legislative Update

   Joel Hand, General Counsel & Lobbyist

   Indiana Coalition for Public Education

2:00-2:10 PM: BREAK: Exhibitor Networking

2:10-3:10 PM: More Than Merch

                           Marnie Cooke, Ex. Dir. of Marketing & Comms
   Noblesville Schools, Noblesville


2:10-3:10 PM: Attracting Top Talent

                           Maria Bond, Director of Community Relations

                        Mt. Vernon Community Schools, Fortville

   Josh Burnett, Director of Communications,

   Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation


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