If you're headed to Washington, D.C. for the 2025 NSPRA National Seminar, we want to help you connect with your fellow Ohio school PR pros!
Below is a list of sessions, panels, and events featuring OHSPRA members, districts and partners. Whether you're looking to support a colleague, network with peers or learn from Ohio’s best, this guide will help you find familiar faces throughout the week.
Take a look and plan your schedule accordingly!
Sunday, July 20, 4-5 p.m.
Regional Colleague Connections - Mideast
Jefferson West Room, Concourse Level
Region: District of Columbia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia
Sunday, July 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Opening Gala and Silent Auction
International Terrace, Terrace Level
Monday, July 21, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Skill Session: Building Bridges Across Generations: Alumni Relations That Inspire and Connect
Columbia 6-8, Terrace Level
Cassie Dietrich and Dr. John Marschhausen
Dublin City Schools, Ohio
Tuesday, July 22, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Skill Session: Making Your District the First Choice in an Age of Choice: Communication Strategies to Achieve a Competitive Edge
Lincoln Room, Concourse Level
Mary Beddell, Plain Local Schools, Ohio
Tom Speaks and Kaitlin Witzberger, The Impact Group, Ohio
Tuesday, July 22, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Amplify Session: Unlocking the Potential of Gen AI in School PR: Insights from Superintendents and Communication
International Ballroom East, Concourse Level
Matt Miller, Butler County Educational Service Center, Ohio
Fermin Leal, Santa Ana Unified School District, Calif.
Tuesday, July 22, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Skill Session: Social Media Strategies: Building a Team of Content Creators for Monumental Impact
Georgetown Room, Concourse Level
Dr. Jill Johnson, Class Intercom, Neb.
Cristina Capretta, APR, Berea City School District, Ohio
Eshaya Draper, South Orange-Maplewood Schools, N.J.
Wednesday, July 23, 8-9:10 a.m. or 9:20-10:30 a.m.
Gold Mine Roundtables
Table #9
Lakota Gem Award: Spotlighting Staff Who Shine: International Ballroom East
