Photo Release: Commissioner Jett Speaks at MinnSPRA Fall Conference

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PHOTO RELEASE 

Contact: Kevin Burns

651-703-4928 

kevin.burns@state.mn.us

For Immediate Release

November 9, 2023

 

Commissioner Jett Speaks at MinnSPRA Fall Conference

MINNEAPOLIS – Commissioner Willie Jett addressed the fall conference of the Minnesota School Public Relations Association (MinnSPRA) where he spoke about the value of effective communications.

He discussed a number of new initiatives passed during the 2023 legislative session as well as the need to continually focus on the needs of students.

Commissioner Jett speaks at a podium in front of a crowd seated at tables

Commissioner Willie Jett speaks at the MinnSPRA conference. 

Commissioner Willie Jett visits with Tami DeLand, Communications Director at St. Cloud Schools

Commissioner Jett visits with Tami DeLand, Communications Director at St. Cloud Schools. 

Commissioner Willie Jett stands in a group with three women

Commissioner Willie Jett  with Tami DeLand from St. Cloud Area Schools, Rachel Hicks from St. Louis Park Public Schools, and Toya Downey, from Robbinsdale Area Public Schools.

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