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 2009-2010 Strategic Plan



Members of the COSPRA Executive Committee:

President

Jennifer Reeve, APR

Assistant Executive Director

Colorado Association of School Boards

 

President Elect

Lesley Dahlkemper

President

Schoolhouse Communications

 

Past President

Joe Ferdani, APR

Communications Manager 

Adams 12 Five Star Schools 

 

Secretary

Patti Carrico

Exec. Asst./Communications 

Adams County School Dist 50 

 

Treasurer

Damon Brown

Chief Communications Officer 

Mapleton Public Schools 

 

Southern Region Vice President

Jennifer Sprague

Coordinator of Communications

Harrison School District Two

 

Northern Region Vice President

Roger Fiedler, APR

Director of School/Community Relations

Weld County School District 6

 

West Slope Region Vice President

Christy McGee

Communications Specialist

Mesa County Valley School District 51

 

Metro Region Vice President

Mark Stevens

Director of Communications

Colorado Department of Education

 

VP at Large – Communications Excellence Awards Program

Ellen Laubhan

Communications Coordinator

Poudre School District

 

VP at Large – Annual Conference

John Poynton

Director of Communications

St. Vrain Valley School District


CoSPRA Bylaws

 

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