Using Student Drone Skills to Tell School Stories with Krystal Hurr & Samantha Beatley

1. Krystal Hurr shares how York County School Division is tapping into student drone expertise to tell school stories from a student’s perspective.
2. Senior Samantha Beatley explains how her internship turned into a paid opportunity to lead a video project aimed at welcoming new students, especially those from military families.
3. Learn how collaboration between school staff and interns empowers students to grow their creative and technical skills while delivering high-quality content.
4. Get inspired to use student voice and talent to capture authentic school culture—this episode shows it’s possible, even with drones!

SPECIAL GUESTS

Krystal Hurr

Coordinator of Digital Media and Design

York County School Division, Virginia

Email: [e-mail]

Samantha Beatley

Student Intern

York County School Division, Virginia

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-beatley-08969b368

Website: https://yorkcountyschools.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ycsdva

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ycsdva/#

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ycsdva/

USEFUL INFORMATION

• Inspiration for the Drone video project - Click here to watch
• Drones that York County School Division is using:
  • DJI Air 3S
  • DJI Mini 3 Pro
• You’re invited to join this free Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/k12schoolpr
• Order your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!
• Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/

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