CESO Communications

Happy Birthday to senior strategist and queen of strategic communication plans, Nicole Kirby! She’s a trusted mentor, generous with her wisdom and always ready with sage advice when we need it most. We’re so grateful for her!

Happy birthday to Cara Zacny, the creative force behind so many of our logos, animations and inspirations! One of our talented design specialists, Cara has a gift for finding a spark that leads to a brilliant design. Cara, we hope your day is full of creativity and cat cuddles!

We’re making it easier to see what collaboration with our team really looks like, from discovery sessions to sleeves-rolled-up execution. Our new website is almost ready and we can’t wait to welcome you in!

Happy Birthday to Communication Coordinator and all around wonderful human Olivia Doeden! A true rising star, Olivia keeps makes juggling two teams — BCCS and CESO — look effortless. We hope your day is filled with ABBA, sunshine and all the joy you bring to everyone around you!

Your schools’ parents and families are hungry for information! Meet their needs with a regular newsletter. We help more than 20 districts with these newsletters on an ongoing basis. Want to level up your ongoing communications? Reach out today!

Happy birthday to communication strategist and website guru Laurin Moore! Whether it’s a new book, a creative art medium or an unusual bird, Laurin casually brings joy and spark to every conversation. We’re so lucky to have her creativity, insight and energy on our team!

#TSPRA is here and we are thrilled to connect with our Texas #schoolPR colleagues! You can catch us at four sessions over the next few days, or stop by and say hi anytime.

We believe strategic planning isn’t just a procedural step or checkbox to complete — it’s a chance to dream big, align around shared values and chart a clear path forward together. If you’re looking for a partner in your strategic planning, reach out.

If you’re headed to TSPRA, join us on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 2:45 p.m. for “#nofilter: Real Talk About Reshaping Your District’s Digital Footprint.” If you’re ready to rethink your district’s digital presence – #nofilter required – this session is for you.

We partner with ISD 191 in Minnesota to develop their bi-annual Wayfinder magazine, and it continues to be one of our highlight projects because it brings to life so many of our services! Give it a read at: bit.ly/3ZRI6DV

Happy birthday to our Vice President, Bob Noyed, APR! With decades of school communications wisdom, he has a gift of sprinkling insight, perspective and just the right questions into every conversation. Cheers to another year of wisdom, crazy ideas and bad Twins baseball!

We partner with districts to bring clarity, strategy and momentum to the work that matters most. We’re building a new space to show you how that looks in action and can’t wait to share it with you soon.

At TSPRA, join two seasoned school communications leaders for “Throw Yourself a Lifeline: Navigating Today’s School PR Storms.” If school PR has you feeling tossed around, this session on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 11:15 a.m. is your lifeline.

Congratulations to Dr. Matt Mayer, Superintendent of District 3, who was named the Illinois Principals Association's Kishwaukee Region Superintendent of the Year! We’re proud to partner with Dr. Mayer and District 3 as they continue to move meaningful work forward!

Team CESO is gearing up for TSPRA 2026 in Galveston, and we are excited to present a pre-conference session on Monday, Feb. 16 from 9 a.m.- noon that will change how our colleagues in Texas think about school marketing. Register at: bit.ly/3LWedPp

We’ve been rethinking what’s possible. 👀 Stay tuned.

Shout out to one of our partners, Peyton Dufour, who was recently highlighted by the Louisiana School Public Relations Association! We are honored to play a small role in supporting Peyton’s important work in DeSoto Parish Schools.

Thinking about launching a new website or refresh in 2026? Now is the time to start planning. We help districts rethink their websites through the lens of real users, with mobile-friendly design and a practical structure. We’re now booking 2026 website projects — let’s talk.

You can’t invite your entire community into your classrooms every day, but you can invite them into the story. Photos and videos give families a behind-the-scenes look at learning in action, but the real impact comes when you pair the visuals with your purpose.

From messaging frameworks and taglines to visual identities, CESO Communications helps you create a cohesive brand that resonates with students, families, staff and community, making your district’s story clear, compelling and memorable. Are you ready to level-up your brand?