CACE Connects Podcast

In an increasingly divided world, building public trust has become more challenging for school communicators. In this episode of CACE Connects, we welcome Brian Woodland to explore how communicators can strengthen credibility, navigate misinformation, engage critics and build meaningful relationships with their communities. We'll discuss the importance of authenticity, transparency and strategic c...

Internal communications is about more than creating messages and managing channels. The greatest value of a communications professional often comes from understanding people, connecting strategy to action, influencing leaders and demonstrating meaningful organizational impact. In this episode of CACE Connects, we speak with Priya Bates, President of Inner Strength Communication Inc., about her Inn...

What does it mean to communicate reconciliation in ways that are authentic, accountable and transformative? In this episode of CACE Connects, we explore the powerful role communications professionals can play in moving reconciliation beyond statements and symbolism toward meaningful institutional change. Lori Campbell, Associate Vice-President at the University of Regina, draws on personal experie...

In 2021, the Wellington Catholic District School Board hired its first communications professional. In this episode of the CACE Connects Podcast, we are joined by Mike Glazier, Director of Education, and Bianca Pettinaro, Communications and Community Engagement Lead, to discuss what inspired that decision, how the role has evolved and the impact strategic communications has [...]

In this episode of the CACE Connects Podcast, we explore the power of storytelling with Jay Robb, Manager of Communications for the Faculty of Science at McMaster University. With more than 30 years of communications experience, Jay shares practical insights on how to build stronger stories, connect with diverse audiences, navigate approvals and adapt storytelling [...]

In complex organizations, communications is most effective when it is part of the leadership conversation from the beginning. When communicators are positioned at the strategic table, they can help leaders anticipate challenges, shape understanding and ensure messages resonate with the communities they serve. In this episode of CACE Connects, we speak with Dr. Brendan Browne, [...]

Practical AI strategies and the current state of AI in education. Artificial intelligence is moving quickly in K-12 education, and communications teams are often at the centre of questions, concerns and opportunities. In this episode of CACE Connects, we speak with Rebecca Bultsma about the current state of AI in education and practical strategies communicators [...]

Engaging a community is a core part of public education, but it can be especially challenging when that community is highly informed, deeply invested and unafraid to speak up. In this episode, we are joined by Jiana Chow, the Communications Manager for the Vancouver School Board, to talk about what it means to engage with [...]

This episode looks at the science behind crisis behaviour and why communicators and leaders in public education can struggle even with strong plans in place. Warren Weeks, a seasoned communications expert, explains how instinctive stress responses influence early decisions and what that means for managing fast-moving situations. We discuss practical ways to stay grounded under [...]

This episode features a conversation with Melissa Eldridge from BLG on what it means to be crisis ready in public education. She explains how to identify early warning signs, prepare through scenario planning, work effectively with legal counsel and communicate clearly during fast-moving events. The discussion offers practical guidance for school district communicators who manage [...]

In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Bird, the Executive Officer of Communications and Public Affairs for the Toronto District School Board, to explore a bold and necessary idea: communications professionals deserve a seat at the C-suite table. From shaping public trust to guiding strategic decisions, the role of communications in K–12 education has [...]

This is where Canada’s education communicators come together, coast to coast to coast, to share stories, spark ideas and strengthen the profession that connects our schools to the communities they serve. Each episode, we’ll feature real conversations about the challenges, innovations and inspiring moments that shape our work in education communications. From crisis response to [...]