From School Counselor to School & Community Storyteller with Erin Montgomery

In this episode of Mastering Social Media for Schools, Andrea sits down with Erin Montgomery, the mastermind behind Promote419 in Ohio. Erin, a former full-time school counselor turned social media consultant, shares real, practical advice on how to cover school events in a way that engages and moves your audience. What you'll learn in this episode: How to capture and share school events like spelling bees, teacher highlights, and student achievementsTips for turning videos and stories into heartwarming social media momentsErin’s journey from school counselor to full-time consultant—and insights for those considering a similar pathThe power of storytelling in making social media posts stand out SPECIAL GUEST Erin Montgomery Founder Promote419, Ohio Email: erin@promote419.com Website: https://www.promote419ohio.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/promote419ohio/ School Website: https://www.hicksvilleschools.org School Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hhsaces School Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hicksvilleoh_aces/ USEFUL INFORMATION Erin’s ExamplesApply for the 2025 Social Media Awards by April 4, 2025Video tip to edit your Instagram Reel cover and captionOrder 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/ MORE RESOURCES Free Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools! Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click here www.SocialSchool4EDU.com