About COSPRA

COSPRA Mission


The Colorado School Public Relations Association (COSPRA) advocates for effective public relations practices that support student achievement. Our mission is to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and understanding by leading, serving and engaging the public in support of Colorado and Wyoming public education.


COSPRA Vision

Our members engage in professional development to remain credible sources of advice on school-community relations.

Educational organizations we serve view our expertise as invaluable during decision-making processes and essential when communicating those decisions.

Civic conversations prompt the public to be better informed and involved in support of public education.



COSPRA Goals
  • Speak with one clear voice on key education issues
  • Influence education leaders to value and practice strategic communications                                        

COSPRA provides members with a forum to discuss communication and public relations challenges and issues, and an opportunity to interact with school public relations colleagues at several meetings held throughout the year.


COSPRA Strategic Plan

COSPRA 2010-2011 Strategic Plan



Members of the COSPRA Executive Committee:

President

Lesley Dahlkemper

President

Schoolhouse Communications

President Elect

Christy McGee

Communications Specialist

Mesa County Valley School District 51


Past President

Jennifer Reeve, APR

Assistant Executive Director

Colorado Association of School Boards

 

Secretary

Megan McDermott

Assistant Director of Communications

Colorado Department of Education

 

Treasurer

John Albright

Director of Communications

Adams 14 Public Schools

 

Southern Region Vice President

Stephanie Wurtz Meredith

Communications Specialist

Falcon School District

 

Northern Region Vice President

John Poynton

Director of Communications

St. Vrain Valley School District

 

West Slope Region Vice President

Brooke Skjonsby

Director of Communications

Eagle County Schools

 

Metro Region Vice President

Mark Stevens

Director of Communications

Colorado Department of Education

 

VP at Large – Communications Excellence Awards Program

Ellen Laubhan

Director of Communications

Poudre School District

 

VP at Large – Annual Conference

TBD




CoSPRA Bylaws

 

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