Author name: Carole Dorn-Bell

Carole Dorn-Bell brings more than 20 years of public policy and campaign experience to Allerton Hill Communications. Her reputation as an expert in developing outreach strategies for organizations is well respected in both the political and educational communities. Her focus on creating multi-pronged approaches for critical issues empowers our clients to utilize all of their resources for maximum impact with key demographics. Carole is a native Ohioan with a B.S. in English Literature from the University of Cincinnati and a M.A. in Public Policy and Management from Ohio State University. Her initial work in public policy was as a staff writer for the majority leader of the Michigan Senate. From there she transitioned back to working in Ohio, holding numerous communications positions for more than 10 years. In recent years, Carole has turned her focus to education and working with school districts to find their voice and garner both support and credibility on hot button issues. In addition to her partnership with Allerton Hill, Carole is an advocate for dyslexics students and services. She is an avid fan of live theater and has a LEGOS collection that is museum-worthy.

Carole Dorn-Bell

4 Tips for Communicating Well as a New Superintendent

Have you recently taken on a new superintendency role? Or are thinking about finding your next opportunity? Here are four tips for communicating well with your various stakeholders in your first year.  Do you need help putting these into practice? Allerton Hill Communications is here to help! Learn more, or contact us today by visiting […]

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Navigating Difficult Conversations as a School Superintendent: Strategies for Success

As a school superintendent, you are sometimes tasked with leading your district through complex and controversial issues. From budget cuts to major policy changes, community members often have strong experiences and opinions, and it’s important to navigate these conversations in a way that is respectful and productive. Here are some strategies for successfully navigating difficult

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School CFOs: Step up for Your Appreciation Award

School CFOs do so much behind the scenes to make things happen for schools but their work is often unrecognized or (worse) underappreciated. It’s time to give school CFOs their due and to make sure they are seen, recognized and appreciated going forward. Here are some recommendations for CFOs and others: These are simple ways

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Why you need to get competitive with your community partnerships

So your schools provide great programs, opportunities and career tracts for students but your parents and community do not know about them and/or choose other schools.  Ok, but it is very solvable and your community is counting on your schools to get competitive and to be a better community partner than you are right now.

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Excellent leaders help others to flourish. Here’s how one school leader creates that space.

Finding success is important to everyone. And to find your success, you have to know your pathways and options. And having guides on the journey with you is just as important. When students walk in the door where Dwight Carter works, they are encouraged to “find their E.” That means getting on the path to finding Employment,

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National Teacher of the Year's Inspiring Message for Students: We hear you. We value you. We respect you.”"

National Teacher of the Year’s Inspiring Message for Students: “We hear you. We value you. We respect you.”

Educators inspire. They stretch us beyond what we think we can do. They get us to think in different ways. They show us what is possible. Every single one of us can remember that teacher who made the difference in our own lives.

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Tired of Teaching? Turn Things Around With These Tips for the New School Year

We all know that education has been one of the hardest hit sectors by the pandemic. Many of you have even expressed wanting out. In fact, the latest epidemic facing schools is the huge turnover of teachers and staff. 

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Retweets, Likes and More Part 2: Showcasing Top School Leaders on Social

Retweets, Likes and More Part 2: Showcasing Top School Leaders on Social

We recently shared four ways to establish your personal brand on social media. As a quick refresher, it involves determining your purpose, what you want your brand to be, how it fits your schedule, and how you will evaluate and improve your brand over time.

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