Welcome to the Minnesota School Public Relations Association (MinnSPRA) and a connection to more than 160 public relations professionals. We are committed to serving as a professional network and resource for our members and others interested in providing the highest level of communications support to help school districts achieve their goals. In 2012, MinnSPRA was recognized as an Exemplary Chapter by the National School Public Relations Association.
Our members are school district communication directors, superintendents, community education professionals, school board members, superintendent secretaries and more. We work together in many ways, including:
- Giving support to each other on any number of public relations topics through our directory and knowledge network of members;
- Furthering professional development through conferences, workshops and teleseminars;
- Keeping members up to date on hot issues through electronic communication;
- Honoring exceptional work in public relations through a statewide awards program;
- Having fun and meeting new people though MinnSPRA social events;
- Opportunities to get involved at just about any level – from one-time volunteer tasks to monthly Board involvement.
Our Mission
MinnSPRA advocates for public education through public relations leadership.
Awards
MinnSPRA honors public relations leadership through an annual awards program.
Board Planning
The 2022-23 MinnSPRA board recently completed work on a new strategic plan. Please feel free to contact any MinnSPRA board member at any time:
Toya Stewart Downey, President
Robbinsdale Area Schools
Dirk Tedmon, President-Elect
Eden Prairie Schools
Michael Schoemer, Past President
Elk River Area Schools
Renae Reedy, Secretary
Forest Lake Area Schools
Celi Haga, Treasurer
District 112
Jenna Mead, Membership
Kraus Anderson
Grace Becker, Director
Eden Prairie Schools
Donnie Belcher, Director
Minneapolis Public Schools
Josh Collins, Director
Fridley Public Schools
Tami DeLand, Director
School District 742
Rachel Hicks, Director
St. Louis Park Schools
Shawn Hogendorf, Director
South Washington County Schools
Stacy Wells, Director
For more information about MinnSPRA call (651) 489-1321 or email info@minnspra.org.