Missouri School Public Relations Association (MOSPRA)

Missouri School Public Relations Association (MOSPRA) The Missouri School Public Relations Association (MOSPRA) is the Missouri state chapter of the Natio

MOSPRA Members -- If you have not started your journey towards Accreditation in Public Relations (APR), this is the time...
09/08/2026

MOSPRA Members -- If you have not started your journey towards Accreditation in Public Relations (APR), this is the time to start (or restart) your work. Michelle Mueller, APR, does a fantastic job ushering members through the process.

ALL THE DETAILS ARE HERE: https://www.mospra.org/resources/accreditation-public-relations-apr

So what does it take to get started? The process to earn your APR is multi-phased and can be broken down into five steps:

1. Study (An ongoing requirement throughout the process)
2. Apply to be a candidate for accreditation
3. Complete the APR questionnaire
4. Sit for and pass the APR panel presentation
5. Pass the APR computer-based examination

All Review Courses are via Zoom.

Review Course Dates/Times
Lunch Hour, 12-1 p.m., via Zoom on the following Third Fridays (except 3/12/27)
Sept. 18, 2026 -- APR Newbie Orientation
Oct. 16, 2026
Nov. 20, 2026
Dec. 18, 2026
Jan. 15, 2027
Feb. 19, 2027
March 12, 2027 (NOTE: THIS IS THE 2nd FRIDAY)
April 16, 2027
May 21, 2027 --Last Session

The Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (INSPRA) is in need of other school PR pros to ...
09/01/2026

The Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (INSPRA) is in need of other school PR pros to serve as judges for our annual Communications Awards. If you are able to give about an hour or two of your time between September 19 and October 11, please let us know. (we are currently operating on a judging window of September 25 - October 8). As a thank you, we will be offering Amazon gift cards to those who donate their time to help evaluate entries. We appreciate your time and if you have any questions, please reach out to Zach Hiner, INSPRA Executive Director, at [email protected].

🌟 New Member Spotlight 🌟Please help us welcome Becky Dunn, Director of Communications & Community Relations for the St. ...
08/17/2026

🌟 New Member Spotlight 🌟

Please help us welcome Becky Dunn, Director of Communications & Community Relations for the St. Joseph School District, to MOSPRA!

Becky spent much of her career in higher education, working at three different colleges as well as Missouri’s Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development. Believing that education changes lives, she’s now enjoying the opportunity to bring her experience to K-12 education.

One of Becky’s favorite parts of her role is the variety of projects and the rhythm of the school year. She especially loves celebrating students and staff through the district’s Prize Patrol, which makes surprise classroom visits complete with toy instruments. Becky’s instrument of choice? A little blue accordion!

Outside of work, Becky enjoys event planning, hosting tea parties for her nieces, and serving in the women’s ministry at her church.

Becky says she’s grateful to be part of the talented team at SJSD, and we’re excited to have her as part of the MOSPRA community, too.

Welcome to MOSPRA, Becky! 🎉

New Member Spotlight 🎉 Welcome to MOSPRA, Hilary Filimonuk!Hilary joins MOSPRA from Centralia R-VI, where she works in C...
08/14/2026

New Member Spotlight

🎉 Welcome to MOSPRA, Hilary Filimonuk!

Hilary joins MOSPRA from Centralia R-VI, where she works in Communications/Public Relations. After a career as a professional development and HR executive in corporate America, Hilary was ready for a change—and found her way to public education!

What does she enjoy most about her new role? The students! Hilary loves being in classrooms and seeing the happy faces, learning and activities happening every day.

Outside of work, Hilary enjoys photography and reading.
We’re excited to have you as part of the MOSPRA community, Hilary. Welcome to MOSPRA!

New Member Spotlight 🎉 We’re excited to welcome one of our newest members to the MOSPRA community, Susan Hill of the Un...
08/13/2026

New Member Spotlight

🎉 We’re excited to welcome one of our newest members to the MOSPRA community, Susan Hill of the University City School District.

With 24 years in education as a teacher, assistant principal, high school principal, and curriculum and instruction coordinator, Susan is beginning a new chapter this year as Director of Communications and Community Engagement for the University City School District

Susan is looking forward to telling her district’s story and embracing the opportunity to think strategically and creatively in her new role.

Outside of work, she enjoys reading, puzzles, journaling, painting and art. She also serves as a School Board Member in the Kirkwood School District.

We’re glad to have her as part of MOSPRA and look forward to learning and connecting together! Please welcome Susan Hill!

🌟New Member Spotlight 🌟Please help us welcome Kara Constance, Tech Coordinator for Salem R-80 School District, to MOSPRA...
08/12/2026

🌟New Member Spotlight 🌟

Please help us welcome Kara Constance, Tech Coordinator for Salem R-80 School District, to MOSPRA!

Kara wears several hats when it comes to communications in her district, helping manage social media, the district website, and their two-way communication system.

One of the things she has enjoyed most about MOSPRA is connecting with others who play key roles in their districts’ communications. She appreciates having a community where members can bounce ideas off one another, share experiences, and learn the do’s and don’ts of school communication together.

Outside of work, Kara enjoys gardening, spending time with her toddler, shopping for unique finds, spending time at the river, riding trails and back roads, and cats.

We’re excited to have Kara as part of the MOSPRA community. Welcome, Kara! 🎉

🌟 New Member Spotlight 🌟Please help us welcome Patrick Quinn, Director of Communications for Hillsboro R-III School Dist...
08/11/2026

🌟 New Member Spotlight 🌟

Please help us welcome Patrick Quinn, Director of Communications for Hillsboro R-III School District, to MOSPRA!

After a career in TV news, Patrick found himself drawn to school and government communications. When he saw the opportunity at Hillsboro R-III, a district that reminded him of the one he grew up in in central Illinois, he knew he wanted to apply — and says making the move was a fantastic decision.

One of Patrick’s favorite parts of his role is telling the stories of students, teachers, and the people working behind the scenes. He’s helped grow the district’s social media, YouTube, and website to share more of those stories and celebrate the hard work happening throughout the Hillsboro community.

Outside of work, Patrick is a Chicago Cubs and University of Illinois football fan and collects vintage baseball cards from the 1950s–70s and old microphones. He’s also a voiceover artist! When he’s not doing that, you’ll likely find he and his wife cheering on their daughter at dance competitions or helping their son prepare for college.

We’re excited to have Patrick as part of the MOSPRA community. Welcome, Patrick! 🎉

🌟 New Member Spotlight 🌟Please help us welcome Morgan Buresh, Digital Media Specialist for the Missouri State Teachers A...
08/10/2026

🌟 New Member Spotlight 🌟

Please help us welcome Morgan Buresh, Digital Media Specialist for the Missouri State Teachers Association (MSTA), to MOSPRA!

Before joining MSTA, Morgan worked in broadcast news. With a family full of educators, transitioning into a role where she could use her communications experience to support public education felt like a natural fit.

While her role looks a little different from a traditional district communications position, Morgan is excited to connect with fellow MOSPRA members, learn how others are communicating with educators, and find new and creative ways to apply those ideas in her work at MSTA.

Outside of work, Morgan enjoys DIY projects, plants, writing, and spending time with her husband.

We’re excited to have Morgan as part of the MOSPRA community. Welcome, Morgan! 🎉

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