New Jersey School Public Relations Association Officers Announced for 2018-19

On Thursday, May 31, 2018 the New Jersey School Public Relations Association (NJSPRA) held its Annual Meeting in Trenton, New Jersey where the newly elected slate of officers for 2018-2019 were announced.

NJSPRA is pleased to announce that the following school communications professionals, supervisors and superintendents will lead the organization in 2018-2019:

President (2-year term): Lori Perlow of Cherry Hill, Communications Manager at Camden County Educational Services Commission

Treasurer (2-year term): Nancy Dries of Millburn, Communications Coordinator at Millburn Township Public Schools

Secretary: Kia Bergman of Hillsborough, Community Outreach Coordinator at Hillsborough Township Public Schools

Vice President, Communications: Daniel Alston of Middletown, Supervisor of Innovation, Design and Communication at Middletown Township School District

Vice President, Membership: Sarah Bilotti of Easton, Pennsylvania, Superintendent of North Warren Regional School District

Vice President, Programming: Maren Smagala of Three Bridges, District Communications Coordinator at North Hunterdon – Voorhees Regional High School District

Chair, Superintendent Advisory Committee: Nicholas Diaz of Easton, Pennsylvania, Superintendent of Union Township Schools (Hunterdon County)

Chair, Sponsorship Committee: Judy Palermo of Randolph, Public Information Officer at Piscataway Schools

In addition to the elected officers, two new appointments were confirmed. Nicholas Diaz, Superintendent of Union Township Schools (Hunterdon), will lead a newly formed Superintendent Advisory Committee. Judy Palermo, Public Information Officer at Piscataway Schools, will chair the Sponsorship Committee.

“Our members play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of their respective school districts. Between the ongoing need to share the good news happening in our schools and the unexpected crises that we’re faced with, our members are always prepared to effectively communicate critical information on behalf of their districts,” says Lori Perlow, NJSPRA President.

The New Jersey School Public Relations Association (NJSPRA) is a state chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA), nationally recognized for its efforts on behalf of school public relations professionals. Members represent school districts and independent PR agencies throughout New Jersey.

For more than 25 years, NJSPRA has provided professional development, resources and support in all facets of communication to education communities throughout New Jersey. Members include public relations and communications professionals, as well as superintendents, administrators, board members, principals, teachers and consultants.

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