Director of Community Engagement

Phone: 217.362.3017

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Degrees and Certifications:

Maria Robertson

Mrs. Maria Robertson is the Director of Communications & Public Relations for Decatur Public Schools. In her role, Mrs. Robertson works to ensure collaborative and productive connections among DPS students, staff, and our greater community. She helps oversee internal and external communications, social media, newsletters, and mailings, and plans special events that highlight our amazing students and staff.

Mrs. Robertson joined the DPS family on July 1, 2015. Prior to her role in Decatur, she worked in the Client and Community Relations department at PNC Bank in Louisville, Kentucky. Mrs. Robertson is a graduate of Focus Louisville, a local leadership development organization, and served on the executive committee for Churchill Down's Derby Host Program. She is also active in breast cancer prevention awareness and fundraising. Her interests include spending time with family and friends, watching sports, and traveling. 

Responsibilities

  • The Director Communications & Public Relations oversees creation and distribution of both internal and external communications, media relations, marketing, public relations, and serves as the spokesperson for the District and Board of Education. The Communications Department works to ensure collaborative and productive connections among students, staff, and our greater community. The department also plans special district events that highlight students and staff.