Meet the 40 Club

Meet the NSPRA Foundation 40 Club

Honoring the generous donors helping us shape the future of school PR.

In honor of the Foundation’s 40th anniversary, we’re proud to recognize members of the 40 Club—supporters who have contributed $40 or more to help advance the mission of school public relations.

Thank You to Our Donors

Each 40 Club member is helping shape the future of school communication through their generosity. Their support fuels scholarships, professional development and resources that empower school PR professionals nationwide.

As a thank-you, donors receive:

Recognition as a member of the 40 Club
A digital 40 Club badge for LinkedIn, social media, email signatures and more
The opportunity to be part of a growing community dedicated to school communication excellence

NSPRA Foundation 40 Club Members

Trent Allen, APR

Chief of Staff

San Juan (Calif.) Unified School District

Linda Brandts, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Willow Creek Elementary School District (Calif.)

Cristina Capretta, APR

Marketing and Community Relations Director

Berea City (Ohio) School District

Matthew CoatsDirector of Account Management

SchoolMint (La.)

Mikaela CoffeyCoordinator of Board Development

Virginia School Boards Association

Frances CookeCommunity Relations Specialist

Canyons School District (Utah)

Heather Daniel

Communication and Policy Director

Edison Township (N.J.) Public Schools

Scott Daniel

NSPRA 2025 Seminar Guest Attendee

Angela Davis HenryPartnerships and Engagement Director

Duncanville (Texas) ISD

Melissa Deavers-Lowie

Communications and Community Engagement Director

Portage Township (Ind.) Schools

Michelle EklundChief Communications Officer

Placer County (Calif.) Office of Education

Brian EppersonChief Executive Officer

Target River (Calif.)

Jill Filer

Lead Strategist

CESO Communications (Mo.)

Shane Haggerty, APR

Brand and Client Strategy Senior Director

AASA (Va.)

Karen Heath

Communications and Public Relations Director

Berrien (Mich.) RESA

Tracey Helton, Ed.D.

Chief Communications Officer

Guilford County (N.C.) Schools

Laura Hoover

Communication Director

Culpeper County (Va.) Public Schools

Elizabeth Izzo

Account Director

Syntax Communication (N.Y.)

Tracy Jentz, APR

Survey Research Director

Donovan Group (Wis.)

Catherine Kedjidjian, APR

Chief Communications Officer

Deerfield (Ill.) Public School District 109

Terri McHugh, APRExecutive Director of Community Relations

Schaumburg Community (Ill.) CSD 54

Stacy QuinonesCommunications and Public Relations Director

Youngstown City (Ohio) School District

Celina RodriguezExecutive Director of Communications

Ferndale (Wash.) School District

Rebecca SheehanDirector of Professional Development

ASBO New York

Maren Smagala

Communications Officer

Hunterdon (N.J.) Central Regional High School

Stephanie Smith, APR

Public Relations Director

Fort Osage School District (Mo.)

Lana SnodgrasCommunications Director

West Plains (Mo.) R-VII School District

Christine StewartCommunity Relations Coordinator

Cuyahoga Falls City (Ohio) School District

Dirk Tedmon, APRExecutive Director of Marketing and Communications

Eden Prairie (Minn.) Schools

Julie Thannum, APRSenior Strategist

CESO Communications (Texas)

Susan Vance

Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent

Kingsway Regional School District (N.J.)

Alex Wolff

Communications Director

Pelham (N.Y.) Public Schools

Want to Join the 40 Club?

Make a gift of $40 or more today and be recognized for supporting the future of school PR.

Make a tax-deductible contribution with one easy click

Or, login to your NSPRA account to make a contribution

Or, mail a check made payable to:

NSPRA Foundation for the Advancement of Education
15948 Derwood Road
Rockville, MD 20855

Together, let’s celebrate the past and shape what comes next.

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