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Comms & Chaos
Welcome to "Comms & Chaos," the educational podcast dedicated to navigating the wild world of K-12 public education. Let's zone in on the challenges and triumphs faced by school communicators, who work non-stop to bridge the gap between the school and community. In each episode, we'll dive into the art and science of school communications, shining a light on the vital role communication plays in turning chaos into clarity.
Episodes
7 episodes
Superintendent Strategies: Onboarding & Supporting School Boards with Dr. Sarah Riss (Part 2)
In this episode of Comms & Chaos, I sit down with Dr. Sarah Riss, a retired educator and superintendent who had a well-structured approach to onboarding new school board members and meeting with potential candidates. We’ll dive int...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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48:47

Superintendent Strategies: Onboarding & Supporting School Boards (Part 1)
Hey, there. Welcome to "School Comms & Chaos" the podcast for Missouri educators dedicated to navigating the wild world of Missouri K-12 education. In this episode of School Comms & Chaos, I sit down with Dr. Kevin ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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“Call Jon Turner:” A Conversation with the Four-Day Week Guy
One-third of Missouri schools have transitioned to a four-day school week. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jon Turner, a retired public school educator with 30 years of experience and an associate professor at Missouri State Univer...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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52:23

Smarter Social Media for Schools with Ren Luebbering
Are you using the right social media platforms for your school? The way people consume information has changed, and it’s time to adapt! In this episode, we dive into the why, how, and what of school social media with Ren Luebbering, Coordinator...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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Reflections on the Rural Superintendency: Insights from Tracy Bottoms
“Public education has always been important. But it’s never been as important as it is today.”In this episode of "Comms & Chaos," Marci is joined by Dr. Tracy Bottoms, superintendent of the Montgomery County R-II School District, who...
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Eight effective ways to manage stress - with Josh Varner
Comms & Chaos welcomes Josh Varner. Josh is a trauma-informed speaker and a school mental health professional with a passion for helping individuals and schools support students who have been impacted by childhood trauma. He has presented o...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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Can I delete that? And other important school social media questions!
Social media, huh? Certainly no chaos there!Today on Comms & Chaos, I’m chatting with school attorney Emily Omohundro. Emily talks us through the legalities and expectations of social media as a limited public forum. We’...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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