Communications Specialist for Hawthorn District 73 in Vernon Hills, IL. Passionate about education and community engagement.
Former Reporter.
Depaul Alumni.
Hitting the road with some of our awesome principals for a carpool karaoke session on Hannigan's Shenanigans! Join us for tunes and laughs as we gear up to welcome students back. @district_73 is ready for an exciting school year!
#FridayVibes#BackToSchool#NotLikeUs
Collaborating on projects like the district's video series "Hannigan's Shenanigans," they're a great model of a positive, productive working relationship between supers and comms professionals. Watch the most recent "Hannigan's Shenanigans" here: https://t.co/OVlttqq3UK
Only a few years ago, @District_73 were facing negativity on social media. Now, they consider their accounts to be places of positivity. Howโd it happen? Itโs thanks in part to the teamwork of superintendent @petehannigan and comms specialist @SamSchoolPR.
https://t.co/pgmOTSs2RI
Our last issue focused on a simple question: How can school leaders and communications directors work better together? And in this Q&A, Superintendent Dr. @petehannigan and Communications Specialist @SamSchoolPR of @District_73 showed us how it's done. https://t.co/1k7OY2AZqH
Last weekend was a great one as we celebrated the exceptional achievements of these amazing Hawthorn staff at the ISBE Those Who Excel Awards! Heartfelt congratulations to all our awardees. We are incredibly proud and grateful for their dedication.
Dive into "The Little Mermaid Jr." at @HawthornMSN73! Tonight & Sat at 7 PM. Directed by Ms. Repkin & Ms. O'Connor, our students bring the enchanting story to life. Bring the family for a magical night!
@District_73 achieved 90% returning student registration completion by May 1, following our aggressive campaign launched on April 1! One school even reached 100%! From social media posts to district-wide competitions, I'm incredibly proud of our collective effort!
Excited to be highlighted in @school_ceo's latest issue with @petehannigan! His support and the collaborative spirit of the Hawthorn District team enriches my work in #schoolpr. I truly love what I do! Check out the article!!
Superintendent Dr. @petehannigan and Communications Specialist @SamSchoolPR of @District_73 tell us how they manage their collaborative work. https://t.co/RuTcdHJaE6
As INSPRA embarks on its journey into the 2024-25 term, this dedicated group of individuals is ready to steer the organization forward. Get to know the passionate members who will lead INSPRA's efforts in the coming year!
#INSPRAleadership#MovingForwardTogether#2024Vision
D73 Communications Specialist @SamSchoolPR has been elected as a Director at Large to the board of the Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association. Weโre incredibly proud! A big thanks to @D54schools for hosting @INSPRABoard!!
@District_73
Honored to have presented on multigenerational communication at the recent RTM forum. Thank you, @RTM_BG, for the invitation and the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions!