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At the 2024 AWSP/WASA Summer Conference in Spokane, Washington, ESD 112 Communications Manager Justine Hanrahan presented alongside Director of Communications Lester Brown and former Superintendent Mary Templeton of Washougal School District about unlocking hope through storytelling. The presentation focused on shaping positive narratives and giving community members a glimpse into our schools by telling student-centered stories.

In this interview with Justine, we dig into what was shared, including creative new ways to enhance storytelling with video.

High-quality photos help grab viewers’ attention to better convey your message on social media. Have you ever returned to the office after a school event to review the photos you collected, only to find that the photos don’t quite capture the excitement and energy of the event? In this Shop Talk, Communications Managers Justine Hanrahan and Malena Goerl discuss photography best practices for social media. They share simple tips to improve your social media images.

From writer’s block to image editing, artificial intelligence is helping our Communications team tackle challenges with innovative solutions. As AI tools become more sophisticated, our team members are finding creative ways to leverage this technology to enhance their work. Here’s how they’re putting AI to work in their daily tasks.