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How to Make Your Lag BaOmer Posts Reflect Your School’s Values
As a school marketing strategist, I see it every year: photos of kids racing across fields, bows and arrows, kites, bonfires, and lots...
Rochie Popack
May 13, 20253 min read


Pesach Sheini and the Power of People Asking to Come Back
Why school marketing needs room for the “What ifs?” Pesach Sheini wasn’t written into the calendar. It only happened because they asked...
Rochie Popack
May 11, 20253 min read


School Runs on Rules. Your Social Media Shouldn’t.
Most schools post about what they did. The ones that connect posts about what it meant.
This blog breaks down why your content might be safe but forgettable and how to use simple emotional cues to make it resonate. Structure gets the child through the door. The story gets the parent to stay.
Rochie Popack
May 11, 20252 min read


Programs like Mommy & Me Aren’t Extra. They’re How Trust Begins.
It’s not about filling a morning. It ’s about filling a need. Moms don’t come to Mommy & Me for songs and snacks. They come because…...
Rochie Popack
May 8, 20251 min read


How to Market a Jewish Day School When Everyone Says the Same Thing?
Let’s be honest: if you read enough Jewish day school websites or scroll through their social media accounts, it all starts to blur...
Rochie Popack
May 7, 20252 min read


It’s Not About What ChatGPT Says. It’s About What Your Audience Needs to Hear.
I almost posted it. The caption was clean. Polished. Sweet. "Beautiful gifts made with love!" It described the preschool Mother’s Day...
Rochie Popack
May 6, 20252 min read


Why It’s the “Mistakes” That Show Your True Strength
You post the perfect photos. Everyone’s smiling. Everything’s staged.It looks… great. But it doesn’t feel real. Because real connection...
Rochie Popack
Apr 28, 20252 min read


How a Simple Shavuot Event Can Strengthen Your Community
Shavuot reminds us that children have always been at the center of our future. At Sinai, it was the children who were chosen as...
Rochie Popack
Apr 27, 20252 min read


Don't Just Thank Your Teachers—Show Why They Matter
Every May, our feeds fill with smiling photos and sweet messages: "We love our teachers! Thank you for everything!" It’s heartfelt. It’s...
Rochie Popack
Apr 27, 20251 min read


Posting the Challah Isn't Enough:
The Key To Making Your Content Matter It's Shlissel Challah week. Your feed is probably full of braided dough and oven shots. Maybe you...
Rochie Popack
Apr 25, 20252 min read


Appreciation with Heart:
4 Ways to Make Teacher Appreciation Posts Actually Matter Every spring, our feeds fill with balloons, breakfast bars, and beautiful...
Rochie Popack
Apr 24, 20252 min read


Stop Making Parent Do The Math
At a recent meeting, someone asked, “How long has Hebrew Academy been around?” Without thinking, I answered, “Since 1969.” But then it...
Rochie Popack
Apr 3, 20251 min read


Cute Photos Won’t Fill Your School—But Stories Will
Parents don’t choose a school based on a snapshot; they choose it based on a story that speaks to them.
Rochie Popack
Mar 20, 20252 min read


Do Schools Even Need Marketers? Here’s Why My Job Shouldn’t Exist
If schools have parents who love them, students who thrive, and alumni who can vouch for them, do they really need a marketer? The best...
Rochie Popack
Mar 19, 20253 min read


Marketing Myth: More Posts = More Interest. (Not True!)
You’re posting. A lot. You’re trying to stay active, keep your school top of mind, and reach more parents. But nothing is happening. No...
Rochie Popack
Mar 18, 20252 min read


If Parents Aren’t Engaging, Does It Even Matter?
You hit “post.” You wait. Nothing. No likes. No comments. No shares. And you start to wonder… is anyone even seeing this? Your school’s...
Rochie Popack
Mar 17, 20251 min read


AI Can Write the Words. But Can It Make Them Care?
AI-generated content is everywhere, helping businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders create posts, emails, and marketing materials...
Rochie Popack
Mar 4, 20252 min read


When Trends and Inspiration Collide: My Journey with the Pantone Color of the Year
As a designer, inspiration can come from anywhere—a walk through nature, a well-crafted ad, or even scrolling Instagram late at night....
Rochie Popack
Dec 13, 20242 min read


Every Photo Tells a Story: Using Thoughtful Overlays to Strengthen School Marketing
As a program director, you pour countless hours into designing activities and crafting a school experience that fosters growth, builds...
Rochie Popack
Nov 11, 20243 min read


Capture Joy and Tell Stories: Why Schools Should Use Carousel Posts and Reels on Instagram
In today’s world, connecting with parents and building a community presence on social media is essential for schools. When done right,...
Rochie Popack
Nov 10, 20242 min read
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