In this on-demand webinar, David Leshaw, Director of Growth Marketing at SchoolStatus, and Dr. Kara Stern, Director of Education and Engagement at SchoolStatus, explore practical strategies for strengthening your school brand and building trust with families and staff during the summer.
Learn how to foster authentic connections, showcase your school’s unique story, and keep your brand top of mind—so your community remains connected and excited for back-to-school.
You’ll learn:
- Why summer is a key opportunity to strengthen your school’s brand and build lasting trust with families and staff
- Fresh ideas for using newsletters and digital communications to boost visibility and reinforce your school’s values
- How Smore for Teams helps you build a polished, professional school brand with consistent messaging—so you head into back-to-school with trust, recognition, and momentum.

Meet the Speakers

Dr. Kara Stern
Dr. Stern began her career as a high school English teacher, later becoming a middle school principal, Executive Director of Math for America, a Head of School, and now education content strategist. A writer and contributor to many publications, Dr. Stern is an education thought leader, creating K-12 resources for teachers and principals. She earned a Ph.D. in Teaching & Learning from NYU.

David Leshaw
David began his career working as an Admissions Director at a high school in New York City, later becoming a Director of Growth Marketing at Smore and SchoolStatus, where he is responsible for coordinating the multi-channel marketing efforts for the beloved Smore brand.