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Students Behind the Camera: Building a Student Comms Team with Genna Dellisola
From Mastering Social Media for Schools · Hosted by Andrea Gribble
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In this episode of Mastering Social Media for Schools: Fresh out of college and loving her role at Pinkerton Academy, Genna Dellisola shares how students have become an important part of the school’s communications team - creating content while gaining hands-on experience they can take straight into college and future careers. What if your student social media team was actually a class? Hear how Pinkerton structures its one-credit independent study, from selecting students and brainstorming content to assigning projects,…
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Fresh out of college and loving her role at Pinkerton Academy, Genna Dellisola shares how students have become an important part of the school’s communications team - creating content while gaining hands-on experience they can take straight into college and future careers.What if your student social media team was actually a class? Hear how Pinkerton structures its one-credit independent study, from selecting students and brainstorming content to assigning projects, scheduling posts, and giving students real responsibility.School social media doesn’t always have to feel polished and serious! Genna shares how her students use fun trends, humor, and relatable ideas to show a more human side of school leaders while building stronger connections across their community.Need an easy storytelling idea you could start right away? You’ll love Pinkerton’s simple approach to class and club spotlights - giving families an inside look at opportunities students may never think to mention when someone asks, “What did you do at school today?” SPECIAL GUEST Genna Dellisola Digital Media Strategist Pinkerton Academy, New Hampshire Email: gdellisola@pinkertonacademy.org LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gennadellisola Website: https://www.pinkertonacademy.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinkertonacademy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinkertonacademy/ USEFUL INFORMATION Social Media Post Examples:Golf Cart vs. Student"Have a Good Day"Tour Using Gen-Z ScriptCosmetology Class SpotlightAstros United Club SpotlightWant more training on students as storytellers? Grab your virtual ticket to our Social Media for Schools Retreat! 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/ 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