Melissa Hite 10/30/26 Melissa Hite 10/30/26

School Shoutout: EngageIRL

I spotlighted Spokane Public Schools’ ambitious initiative to get students off their phones and into extracurriculars.

Melissa Hite 10/30/26 Melissa Hite 10/30/26

The Truth About Trust

I chatted with “America’s Government Teacher” Sharon McMahon about how she builds trust online—and what schools can learn from her approach.

Melissa Hite 10/1/26 Melissa Hite 10/1/26

I interviewed two accessibility experts on how schools could best prepare for upcoming ADA compliance deadlines.

Melissa Hite 9/10/26 Melissa Hite 9/10/26

As funding challenges threatened the jobs of school comms professionals, I argued that their work was not expendable.

Melissa Hite 7/28/26 Melissa Hite 7/28/26

What can schools learn from Disney Channel’s ‘90s rebrand? I talked to a former senior executive to find out.

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In 2024, I profiled National Superintendent of the Year Dr. Joe Gothard on his culturally responsive work at Saint Paul Public Schools.

Melissa Hite 8/25/22 Melissa Hite 8/25/22

Ghostwriting for our Chief Client Officer, I explained what made Apptegy’s customer service exceptional.

Melissa Hite 7/21/22 Melissa Hite 7/21/22

Writing for Winrock International, I highlighted climate resilence specialist Gordon Mumbo’s work in western Africa’s Mara River Basin.