OHSPRA is excited to welcome Scott D. Henry as an OHSPRA Spring Conference keynote speaker.
From a self-described “incredible nerd” who was bullied as a kid; to a construction superintendent, TikTok sensation (with 1.5 million followers!), a contestant on CBS’s “Tough as Nails and husband, dad and stepdad as an adult; Scott D. Henry has evolved into a sought-after (if somewhat reluctant) motivational speaker, bringing his audiences from chuckles to tears to belly laughs as he spreads his message of positivity. Henry uses his own personal experiences to illustrate how taking the negatives we encounter and turning them around into a positive attitude can make all the difference in our personal and professional lives.
Join us for the 2023 OHSPRA Spring Conference at the Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel at 409 Altair Parkway in Westerville on April 27 and 28, 2023.
Additionally, we will celebrate the winners of this year's OHSPRA Achievement Awards and recognize the hard work that school public relations professionals do around the state.
Pricing:
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At the February OHSPRA Board of Directors meeting, the board voted to streamline pricing for the 2023-2024 school year. As you begin preparing your budget for the following year, be sure to plan for these new prices:
1 Member: $100
2 Members: $175
3 Members: $250
4 Members: $325
5 Members: $400
6+ Members: $25 off each additional member
More information about membership and pricing for future conference and awards submissions can be found here.
Every other year, NSPRA's 35 Under 35 program recognizes professional and professional partner members who are making a difference for their school districts or education-related employers. Ohio was well represented this year as three of our members were selected for the 2022-23 class. Congratulations to:
Be sure to check your inboxes as NSPRA will recognize Olivia, Alexandra, and Kelsey with a profile piece in upcoming issues of its monthly Member Memo e-newsletter.
A room block is available at the Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel, call call +1 614-882-6800 or book online at this link https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1660837196586&key=GRP&app=resvlink
Registration is now open for OHSPRA's January Virtual Lunch and Learn. Join us on Wednesday, Jan. 25 from 12-1 p.m. for a power-hour of learning and networking.
Hear from members of the Indian School Public Relations Association (INDSPRA) about how to welcome a new superintendent to your district. Then, we'll show you around OHSPRA's new website and highlight the tools and features that will help make your membership even better.
This January Virtual Lunch and Learn is sponsored by Class Intercom and free for OHSPRA members only.
Register here: https://www.ohspra.org/events
We are proud to share more about one of our five 2022 PowerPRo recipients: Staci Adelman Vincent as she answered our slate of questions in her own words.
I have always enjoyed participating in the various conferences throughout the last decade-plus, and it has been a joy to meet so many fascinating colleagues from around the state who all offer inspirational ideas. Engaging with these colleagues as a Power Pro candidate was particularly memorable for me. We had spent the better part of the last two years in a two-dimensional world on Zoom, and now I had the unique opportunity to create multiple ice-breakers and getting-to-know-you sessions that allowed everyone to collaborate without feeling stuck in a box, literally and figuratively. The exchange of ideas at the Spring Conference is phenomenal; the professional development is amazing; and I always leave the conference feeling motivated and inspired with huge takeaways. I am so very grateful to all who volunteer their time and effort to be a part of the Board and offer such a wonderful range of experiences for all of the OHSPRA members. I am honored to be a part of this incredible organization.
OHSPRA is planning our 2023 Spring Conference and we're seeking sponsors! Check out the full menu of sponsorship levels on our website!
Know of a great vendor partner we should contact? Please forward the company name, primary contact email and phone number to Cristina Capretta at ccapretta@bereaschools.org. If you send us contact info and the vendor signs on as a sponsor, you will win extra OHSPRA swag at the Spring Conference!
We love our Ohio PR community! Have you ever thought of expanding your reach further than Ohio? Grow your professional community, expand your knowledge, learn best practices and more by joining National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). Reap the benefits of belonging to OHSPRA and NSPRA! Become a Chapter + National member today!
Each year, OHSPRA honors individuals, school districts and others for their outstanding contributions in school communications. You've worked hard. Get the recognition you deserve and submit your work by January 23, 2023!
Distinguished Individual Awards:
Crystal Award - Established in 1987 to recognize individuals who have dramatically and positively impacted school public relations, the Crystal Award is the highest honor bestowed to an OHSPRA member. Submit your Crystal Award Nomination. Submit your Crystal Award Nomination.
Friend of Education Award - School public relations is more than a one-person or one-department job. With that in mind, OHSPRA annually sponsors the Friend of Education Award to recognize those unofficial members of the school public relations team. Recipients can be individuals or groups of students, parents, volunteers, employees or community partners. Submit your Friend of Education Nomination. Submit your Friend of Education Nomination.
Innovator Award - Established by OHSPRA in 2010 to recognize individuals who have introduced or utilized new methods of communication to dramatically advance or impact school public relations locally, state-wide, or nationally. Submit Your Innovator Award Nomination. Submit Your Innovator Award Nomination.
Professional Awards:
These awards provide recognition for the outstanding communication efforts of members and non-members of OHSPRA.
E-Newsletter Electronic Quality Profile/Annual Report Marketing Materia Photography Award Podcast PR & Marketing Plans Print Newsletter Print Quality Profile/Annual Report Social Media Social Media Campaign Special Purpose Publication Student Video Video Website Writing
Entry Fee and Submission:
Appropriate payment must be submitted to OHSPRA with a postmark date of Monday, January 23, 2023 or before to avoid disqualification.
OHSPRA cannot accept purchase orders. Fees cannot be returned.
OHSPRA Members: $75/one entry $200/four entries (new for 2022) Non-members: $100
OHSPRA and OSBA will once again team up to host the 2022 Fall Communications Virtual Workshop on October 27. Based on anecdotal and survey input from OHSPRA members and suggestions from OSBA staff members, we will be addressing the following topics during the Fall Workshop:
We know the talent pool is deep among our OHSPRA membership, so if you have expertise with (or just an interest in!) sharing how you/your district are doing any of these things really well, please consider throwing your hat in the ring as a presenter for the Fall Workshop. Please contact Kari Basson, director of professional development, at kari.basson@ketteringschools.org or at 937-499-1468, if you would be willing to serve as a workshop presenter and for additional information on the workshop and/or topics.
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