The Pennsylvania School Public Relations Association (PenSPRA) was chartered in 1969 and is an organization of school public relations professionals whose goal is to improve educational communication and support student achievement through systematic, proactive, and responsible public relations programs.

Hello PenSPRA friends! 

I’m Jenn Shealy, your newest PenSPRA Board President, and this year I hope to nurture connections across our membership, provide meaningful resources and learning opportunities, and continue to advocate for the vital role that communication plays in education. 

A Little About Me 

I’ve served as the director of communications for Downingtown Area School District since 2019 and spent nine years in communications at the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU). I hold a master’s in communications from Drexel University and a bachelor’s in neuroscience from the University of Pittsburgh. 

I live in Glenmoore, PA, with my husband, our daughter Nora (10), son Connor (6), and our newest, furriest family member, a puppy named Cooper. Outside of work, I enjoy singing, binge-watching Netflix, and spending time with friends and family. 

Last year, I opened up in a PenSPRA newsletter about my battle with imposter syndrome. While I’d love to say I’ve completely conquered it, the truth is, it still shows up (whoever feels 100% ready to be “president” of anything?). But here I am. And if I can take the leap, so can you. Joining the PenSPRA Board isn’t about being perfect; it’s about showing up, learning, and being part of an incredible team that lifts each other up. 

With a few newly opened positions on the board, I’d like to share… 

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