Meet a NESPRA Member

How long have you worked in school communications?

11-15 years

Why did you become a school communicator?

I became a school communicator because I wanted my skills to serve something that actually matters. After years of telling other people’s stories, I wanted to help a school community tell its own—clearly, honestly, and in a way that builds trust with families.

What do you enjoy most about being a school communicator?

I enjoy seeing communication actually move something: more families at an event, a calmer response during a tough week, or a staff member who feels seen. That’s when the job stops being posts and emails and starts being useful.

Why did you decide to become a member of the New England School Public Relations Association?

I joined because I wanted practical help from people who already do this work in New England schools. NESPRA’s sessions, conference, and member network are built for our exact role, not corporate communications.

What has been the most rewarding part of your membership so far?

The most rewarding part has been having colleagues I can actually ask for help. School communication is often a one-person job. Being able to hear how other New England districts handle the same problems—family messages, tough news, tools, timelines—has been more useful than any single workshop.

When I’m not in school/work mode, I’m happiest on a golf course with friends, on the Cape when the tourists have gone home, or headed somewhere I haven’t been yet.