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Madison has new PR/grant writing position
Here’s the press release I got today on the new community relations/grant writer position for Madison Local Schools. The school board had tabled creating this job because of some members fear of new spending, but approved the position this week. The final vote was 3-2 with Vice President Glenn Cappel and member David French voting against….
Madison Local Schools and Madison Board of Education announce AJ Huff as the new Coordinator of School-Community Relations/Grant Writer for the Madison Local School District.
The Coordinator of School-Community Relations/Grant Writer is a position created to ensure the Board and District’s objective of establishing and maintaining internal and external communication within the Madison Local School District. The position will include formulating and disseminating communication including district mailings, specialty publications, and media relations while additionally seeking grant opportunities for the district and its students.
Huff has been an employee of the Madison Local School District since 2004 serving as a substitute teacher before becoming an English/Language Arts teacher for grades nine through twelve in 2006. She holds a Master of Science in Education degree from the University of Dayton and a Bachelor of Science in Journalism/Public Relations from Ball State University. Prior to her transition to education, Huff worked as an education consultant and marketing director for a local health club.
Madison Local Schools Superintendent Tom York said, “We are excited about the opportunity to further improve our communication to the Madison Community. Mrs. Huff brings to this position her experience in public relations and teaching. She also has a tremendous background in the community, a Madison graduate with a thorough understanding of the history of the district. She has already jumped in and ready to run with her new role.”
Huff commented, “As a Madison High School graduate myself and having taught in the district, I am thrilled to be given the opportunity to enhance the communications between the district and its community members. By adopting this position, I believe that Madison is taking a proactive approach to improving both the communications and economic position of the district and I value the direction we are headed.”
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