Missouri School Public Relations Association Recognizes Bob Satnan From Sedalia School District

The Missouri School Public Relations Association recognized ten school districts and educational organizations for excellence in specific communication programs and publications.  The recognitions took place at the annual MOSPRA Fall Conference held in Kansas City, November 6-7.

Communications departments submitted their applications in several different areas including annual reports, audio-visual projects, special writings, marketing materials and other related areas.  MOSPRA then employed third party public relations specialists to judge the work based on professional standards including research, action, target audiences, message and style.

The following districts/organizations were recognized:

• Annual Report: St. Louis Public Schools, Patrick Wallace
• Audio/Video up to 10 minutes: Rockwood School District, Jay Scherder, “Project Lead the Way”
• Audio/Video over 10 minutes: Lincoln County School District, April Bryant, “Penny’s Podcast: On the Road Again”
• Electronic Publications: Joplin Schools, Kelli Price, “Eagle Minute”
• Special Purpose: Parkway Schools, Common Core: A Parent’s Guide to Student Success
• Writing: Sedalia School District 200, Bob Satnan, “Common Core Response”
• Marketing Materials: West Plains, Lana Snodgrass, “RED”
• Newsletter: Nixa Public Schools, Zac Rantz & Stevie Stryker, “The Next”
• Website: Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Sarah Potter, redesign of DESE website
• Social Media: Parkway Schools, Parkway Schools Facebook Page
• Photo Series: Carl Junction, Tracie Skaggs, “Chain of Kindness”
• Golden Achievement: Parkway Schools, “Growing up Green” campaign.

(Courtesy of Missouri School Public Relations Association)