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Students Tell the Story: Student-Led Social Media with Dr. Jill Johnson

From Mastering Social Media for Schools · Hosted by Andrea Gribble

2026-10-19·2147

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In this episode of Mastering Social Media for Schools: Dr. Jill Johnson shares the heart behind her new book, Students Tell the Story, and why she believes student-led social media can strengthen school culture, community trust, and student leadership. Student storytelling isn’t just a way to get more content created.

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Dr. Jill Johnson shares the heart behind her new book, Students Tell the Story, and why she believes student-led social media can strengthen school culture, community trust, and student leadership.Student storytelling isn’t just a way to get more content created. Jill explains how giving students real responsibility provides an authentic place to practice digital citizenship, creativity, communication, and other career-ready skills.Nervous about handing students the keys to your school’s social media? You’ll hear why a little healthy fear is OK - and how the right parameters, training, and support can create an incredible learning experience.From students discovering future careers to giving quieter kids a new place to shine, Jill shares inspiring examples that may have you looking at your own students and wondering, “Who could I invite to help tell our story?” SPECIAL GUEST Dr. Jill Johnson Author Dr. Jill, Nebraska Email: drjillj00628@gmail.com Connect with Dr. Jill on X: @drjilljohnson Website: https://www.drjillj.com USEFUL INFORMATION Buy Jill’s book now at www.drjillj.comSign up for Class Intercom’s free 2027 Content Generation Social Media Challenge for students, happening on February 10th.Register for our 3rd Annual Social Media for Schools Retreat now - happening June 22-24, 2027, in Stillwater, MN.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