Providing communication support to educators and school leaders across Louisiana.Established in 2023, the Louisiana School Public Relations Association (LASPRA) is an approved chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) dedicated to empowering Louisiana's educational community.
The Louisiana School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) is a professional organization and approved chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). Founded in 2023, LASPRA is comprised of communications and public information professionals serving PreK-12 schools in Louisiana.
Learn more about the national organization at nspra.org.
Our Mission
Empowering Louisiana's education community through effective communication and collaboration, the Louisiana School Public Relations Association (LASPRA) is committed to fostering positive relationships, enhancing public understanding, and elevating Louisiana's schools.
Our Goals
- Provide a medium for communication and exchange of ideas
- Encourage and develop effective educational public relations
- Encourage cooperation within the allied areas of business, labor, and industrial public relations and with other interested groups
- Foster and promote the professional growth of school information personnel
- Recognize and reward outstanding school public relations programs, people and publications
Meet our Officers
Past President - Jackie Tisdell
![Jackie Tisdell Headshot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715275352/pralstateorg/npvfm48wtc7io0avjvhd/ResizedHeadshot-JackieTisdell.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715275352/pralstateorg/npvfm48wtc7io0avjvhd/ResizedHeadshot-JackieTisdell.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1715275352/pralstateorg/npvfm48wtc7io0avjvhd/ResizedHeadshot-JackieTisdell.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1715275352/pralstateorg/npvfm48wtc7io0avjvhd/ResizedHeadshot-JackieTisdell.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1715275352/pralstateorg/npvfm48wtc7io0avjvhd/ResizedHeadshot-JackieTisdell.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1715275352/pralstateorg/npvfm48wtc7io0avjvhd/ResizedHeadshot-JackieTisdell.png","width":2200}])
PAST PRESIDENT
Jackie Tisdell
Ascension Parish Schools
Public Information Officer
President - Holly Holland
![Holly Holland headshot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715275350/pralstateorg/nkfgbbse7ehczted5w2q/ResizedHeadshot-HollyHolland.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715275350/pralstateorg/nkfgbbse7ehczted5w2q/ResizedHeadshot-HollyHolland.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1715275350/pralstateorg/nkfgbbse7ehczted5w2q/ResizedHeadshot-HollyHolland.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1715275350/pralstateorg/nkfgbbse7ehczted5w2q/ResizedHeadshot-HollyHolland.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1715275350/pralstateorg/nkfgbbse7ehczted5w2q/ResizedHeadshot-HollyHolland.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1715275350/pralstateorg/nkfgbbse7ehczted5w2q/ResizedHeadshot-HollyHolland.png","width":2200}])
PRESIDENT
Holly Holland
Calcasieu Parish Schools
Public Information Officer
Secretary - Mary Helen Downey
![Mary Helen Downey]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715275350/pralstateorg/upluzacuylbdv21t3dbu/ResizedHeadshot-MaryHelenDowney.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715275350/pralstateorg/upluzacuylbdv21t3dbu/ResizedHeadshot-MaryHelenDowney.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1715275350/pralstateorg/upluzacuylbdv21t3dbu/ResizedHeadshot-MaryHelenDowney.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1715275350/pralstateorg/upluzacuylbdv21t3dbu/ResizedHeadshot-MaryHelenDowney.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1715275350/pralstateorg/upluzacuylbdv21t3dbu/ResizedHeadshot-MaryHelenDowney.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1715275350/pralstateorg/upluzacuylbdv21t3dbu/ResizedHeadshot-MaryHelenDowney.png","width":2200}])
SECRETARY
Mary Helen Downey
Rapides Parish Schools
Community Engagement Coordinator
Treasurer - Regina McMillan
![Regina McMillan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740624528/pralstateorg/lg5vcmuscnp6z6z9npad/ReginaMcMillanOfficerHeadshot.png","width":256}])
TREASURER
Regina McMillan
St. Charles Parish Schools
Director of Public Information
Communications Chair - Ted Beasley
![Ted Beasley]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715275351/pralstateorg/vpimq4sxdfm0dghno5xv/ResizedHeadshot-TedBeasley.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715275351/pralstateorg/vpimq4sxdfm0dghno5xv/ResizedHeadshot-TedBeasley.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1715275351/pralstateorg/vpimq4sxdfm0dghno5xv/ResizedHeadshot-TedBeasley.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1715275351/pralstateorg/vpimq4sxdfm0dghno5xv/ResizedHeadshot-TedBeasley.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1715275351/pralstateorg/vpimq4sxdfm0dghno5xv/ResizedHeadshot-TedBeasley.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1715275351/pralstateorg/vpimq4sxdfm0dghno5xv/ResizedHeadshot-TedBeasley.png","width":2200}])
COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR
Ted Beasley
Louisiana Department of Education
Deputy Chief of Communication
Membership Chair - Sonja Bailes
![Sonja Bailes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715275350/pralstateorg/uu5tix3lo88yaawqxeqx/ResizedHeadshot-SonjaBailes.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715275350/pralstateorg/uu5tix3lo88yaawqxeqx/ResizedHeadshot-SonjaBailes.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1715275350/pralstateorg/uu5tix3lo88yaawqxeqx/ResizedHeadshot-SonjaBailes.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1715275350/pralstateorg/uu5tix3lo88yaawqxeqx/ResizedHeadshot-SonjaBailes.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1715275350/pralstateorg/uu5tix3lo88yaawqxeqx/ResizedHeadshot-SonjaBailes.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1715275350/pralstateorg/uu5tix3lo88yaawqxeqx/ResizedHeadshot-SonjaBailes.png","width":2200}])
MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
Sonja Bailes
Bossier Parish Schools
Public Relations Liaison
Contact
LASchoolPRA@gmail.com
13855 River Road, Luling, LA 70070
LASPRA Facebook
