Leah Lauderdale, APR, CPRC
Senior Director of Strategic Communications/Community Relations
Kim Johnson
Senior Director's Secretary
534-0698
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Our goal is to provide members of our community with up-to-the-minute news and information on public schools in Polk County.
| Name: | Title and Responsibility: | Phone: |
|---|---|---|
| Julie Togba | Public Relations/Marketing Analyst Responsibilities: writing, editing, internal & external communications, media relations |
534-0604 |
| Teresa Griffin | Communications Specialist Responsibilities: special events coordination, media relations support |
519-8713 |
| Tia Rigsby | Communications Specialist Responsibilities: management & updates of CR website, graphic design, publications, media relations support |
519-8713 |
| Elaine Chandler | Sr. Switchboard Operator | 534-0500 |
| Reta Jackson | Assistant PBX Operator/Receptionist | 534-0500 |
Welcome to the Community Involvement homepage of the Community Relations Department. Here you will find a variety of information on how you can start getting involved in public education as a business or community organization. Please browse our site and contact us with any questions you might have.
| Name: | Title: | Phone: |
|---|---|---|
| Margaret Anne Wheeler | Senior Coordinator of Community Involvement | 534-0636 |
| Rebecca Keener | Clerk, Community Involvement | 534-0818 |
Our goal is to provide the citizens of Polk County with a quality source of news and information about the programs and services offered by the Polk County School Board. We welcome your input as we continue to develop this valuable communications tool as a link between homes and schools.
| Name: | Title and Responsibilities: | Phone: |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Brown | Media Production Analyst Responsibilities: broadcast communications, media production supervision, audio/video design, technical support |
534-0686 |
| Darby Dowdy | Media Production Specialist Responsibilities: media production, audio/video support, technical support, media relations support |
534-0699 |
| Tiffany Ellis | Communications Specialist Responsibilities: media production, audio/video design, audio/video support, technical support, media relations support |
534-0604 |
It is an honor for the Department of Community Relations to be recognized for the quality of our work. The programs and projects on this page are representative of the good work that the PCSB Department of Community Relations produces daily with the united goal of providing rigorous, results-driven educational opportunities for Polk students.
Presented by the Sunshine State School Public Relations Association. For the 2011 Polk County Public Schools Good News Campaign.
Presented by the Dick Pope/Polk County Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA). For the design, production and creative elements of the 2011 Polk County Teacher and School-Related Employee of the Year Event.
Presented by the Dick Pope/Polk County Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA). For the design, production and creative elements of the 2011 Polk County Teacher and School-Related Employee of the Year Event.
Presented by the Dick Pope/Polk County Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA). For the design, production and creative elements of the 2011 Polk County Teacher and School-Related Employee of the Year Event.
Presented by the Dick Pope/Polk County Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA). For the 2011 Teacher Appreciation PSA's.
Presented by the Dick Pope/Polk County Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA). For the 2011 Teacher Appreciation PSA's.
Presented by the Dick Pope/Polk County Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA). For the 2011 Teacher Appreciation PSA's.
The John Dillin Professional Award for service to the Florida Public Relations Association has been established as the highest, most prestigious award of the Association.
Presented by the Dick Pope/Polk County Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA). For the 2009 Teacher Appreciation PSA's.
Presented by the Dick Pope/Polk County Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA). For the Give 'Em Something To Talk About Audio/Visual Public Relations Presentation.
Presented by the Polk Chapter of the American Advertising Federation. For a poster campaign discouraging the use of cell phones and electronic games in schools.
Presented by the Sunshine State School Public Relations Association. For the 2008 Polk County "I Teach" video public service announcements commemorating teacher appreciation week.
Presented by the Sunshine State School Public Relations Association. For the 2008 Leadership Lakeland Education Day event.
Presented by the Sunshine State School Public Relations Association. For the 2008 Polk County Teacher and School-Related Employee of the Year recognition program.
Presented by the Sunshine State School Public Relations Association. For the 2008 Polk County "I Teach" video public service announcements commemorating teacher appreciation week.
Presented by the Polk Chapter of the American Advertising Federation. For a TV campaign designed for Teacher Appreciation Week
Presented by the Polk Chapter of the American Advertising Federation. For a digitally enhanced photography used in the Leadership Lakeland Alumni Education Presentation
For the "I Teach" video and poster campaign to commemorate 2007 Teacher Appreciation Week.
Presented by the Sunshine State School Public Relations Association. For the "Zero Tolerance" anti-expulsion poster campaign that resulted in a 20% decrease in the number of weapons-related expulsions in our district.
Presented by the Sunshine State School Public Relations Association. The second year in a row our district's annual report has received accolades as a public relations tool.
Presented by the Polk Chapter of the American Advertising Federation. For a poster series designed for Teacher Appreciation Week.
Presented by the Polk Chapter of the American Advertising Federation. For event materials created for the 2007 Teacher of the Year Campaign.
Presented by the Polk Chapter of the American Advertising Federation. For the logo design of Sleepy Hill Elementary.
Presented by the Florida Association of Partners In Education to Community Involvement Coordinator Margaret Anne Wheeler for significant service to the Florida School Volunteer Program.
Presented by the Sunshine State School Public Relations Association. For the "Where's Sam?" Florida/Polk County Teacher of the Year Campaign.
Presented by the Polk Chapter of the American Advertising Federation. For an invitation designed for the ribbon cutting of Chain of Lakes Elementary