Mastering Social Media for Schools
Do you manage social media for a K12 school? Then this podcast is for you! Struggling to find time for social media? Wondering why people won’t engage on your Facebook page? Can’t get content from your staff? Trying to get students to follow your Instagram Stories? These are just some of the big struggles that #SocialSchool4EDU CEO and social media storyteller, Andrea Gribble, digs into on the Mastering Social Media for Schools podcast. In addition to exclusive interviews and step-by-step strategies, each episode is designed to inspire and empower you on your journey to master school social media! This podcast is meant for anyone in K12 education - public schools, private schools, charter schools, online schools, tech/career centers - we serve them all! Grab insight into what’s working in hundreds of schools based on the experience of Andrea and her team. They directly manage more than 90 school districts, and coach/mentor more than 200 other schools. But Andrea didn’t always know what worked. When she started her business in 2014, she wished she had someone helping her answer questions like: What platform should I start with? How important is my school hashtag? Should every school in my district have its own Facebook page? What kind of videos do best? How do I represent everything that is going on in my school when I’m only one person? You’ll discover why thousands of educators follow Andrea’s advice on social media and even have fun while listening. Hit “subscribe” and get ready to master social media for your school!
Mastering Social Media for Schools
10 Essentials for a Social-Ready Brand – Are You Covered? with Kelly May
Your school’s brand is more than a logo—it’s how your community connects with your story. In this episode, Andrea chats with Kelly May from CEL Marketing PR & Design to break down a 10-item checklist to ensure your brand is ready for social media. From templates to accessibility, you’ll walk away with practical tips you can apply immediately.
4 Key Takeaways:
- Why consistent branding builds trust – and how to reflect your school’s personality on social media.
- Essential elements your brand kit must include – from cover banners to flexible color palettes and scalable logos.
- How to design for accessibility – including tips for color contrast, alt text, and captions.
- The importance of branded templates and photo libraries – to save time and tell better, more engaging stories.
SPECIAL GUEST
Kelly May
Design Director
CEL Marketing | PR | Design, Minnesota
Email: kellymay@celpr.com
Website: https://www.celpr.com/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cel-marketing-pr-design
USEFUL INFORMATION
- Branding examples from dozens of schools - https://www.celpr.com/marketing-agency-portfolio/
- Join the LIVE Golden Gribble Awards on Friday, May 9th, at noon EDT! Click here for all the details and the Zoom link to join!
- Order 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/
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