Building a Community of Understanding: A Rural Perspective with Dr. Jason Hewitt & Erin Goad

Superintendent Dr. Jason Hewitt and communications pro Erin Goad open up about how Shepherd ISD rebuilt community trust using social media. Think you can"t afford a communications director? Hear how Erin’s unique path from librarian to storyteller is helping transform culture in their small Texas district of 1900 students. Wondering how to celebrate teachers and grow your own staff? Don’t miss Shepherd’s jaw-dropping surprise patrol and Inspire program—it’s changing lives. Shepherd ISD made a bold move: turning off Facebook comments. Find out why—and how it actually boosted engagement and community respect. SPECIAL GUESTS Dr. Jason Hewitt Superintendent Shepherd ISD, Texas Email: jhewitt@shepherdisd.net  Erin Goad Director of Communications and Library Services Shepherd ISD, Texas Email: egoad@shepherdisd.net  Website: https://www.shepherdisd.net  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShepherdISD/  USEFUL INFORMATIONLearn more about the TIA - Teacher Incentive Allotment Awards - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIw3NvPKw0gPlanning to attend NSPRA? Don’t miss our 4-hour workshop with #SocialSchool4EDU on Sunday, July 20! Get hands-on strategies to level up your school’s social media game. Sign up here 👉 https://forms.gle/jy61GdRnrTmuCYsMAOrder your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/ MORE RESOURCES Free Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools! Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click here www.SocialSchool4EDU.com