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Communications & Media Relations - Staff List

Director

Chyrl Hill Lander | chyrl.lander@tusd1.org | (520) 225-6437

I coordinate the activities of the department. We respond to media inquiries, parental needs and staff requests. We work closely with the Superintendent to ensure that the wonderful stories of TUSD are shared internally and in the community. Feel free to contact me with suggestions for how we can serve you better.

Executive Assistant

Becky Taylor | becky.taylor@tusd1.org | (520) 225-6437

I'm at the hub of Communications to help keep this busy department running smoothly.

Communications Specialist/Writer

Sharon Dunham | sharon.dunham@tusd1.org | (520) 225-6437

I write and compile stories about the interesting people, places and events in TUSD for Focus, our monthly online employee newsletter, and Focus on Education, the District's new community newsletter. I also prepare news releases and information for printed materials. Send me your story ideas and tips. In addition, I coordinate the District's responses to requests from the media.

Marketing Specialist

Joe Bidwell | joe.bidwell@tusd1.org | (520) 225-6672

I help schools and school councils market their schools and special programs to their neighborhood kids and parents. I also design and plan media campaigns for annual Districtwide promotions such as the Kindergarten Open House.

Media Integration Specialist

Jes Ruvalcaba | jes.ruvalcaba@tusd1.org | (520) 225-6675

I capture the faces and images of TUSD in addition to working with Mary Canty to produce media for the District. Email me if you need photo services.

TUSD-TV; Producer

Mary Canty | mary.canty@tusd1.org | (520) 225-4633

I help operate the K12 television channel and produce media for the District based on the wonderful stories of our students, teachers, administrators and support staff.

Web Editor

Cathy Thwing | cathy.thwing@tusd1.org | (520) 225-6276

I maintain and update the TUSD Web site and Intranet. Let me know if you have updates for the Web site!