Welcome to Communications

  • How we support Topeka Public Schools

    The Communications team:

    • promotes student and staff achievements
    • organizes volunteer and partnership opportunities
    • helps manage crisis situations
    • responds to media inquiries
    • explains complex issues to parents and the community
    • communicates district directives and policies to employees
    • notifies the public in cases of emergency
    • manages content for topekapublicschools.net and social media
     

    Support for Schools

    Some services we provide principals & schools are:
    • Crisis Management
    • Media Relations Training
    • Promotional Support
     

    Support for Parents and the Community

    We service as advocates for district parents on issues relating to the success of individual students within our district.
     

    Support for Employees

    We keep our employees up-to-date with district happenings through our electronic newsletter, website, staff site and social media. We also celebrate their achievements and dedication to our students.
     

    Support for Administration & Board of Education

    We support the administration and BOE by communicating their work and decisions to our employees, parents, students and community members.

  • Communications Team on a Boat

    The communications team created this image to symbolize how we are navigating the rough, uncharted waters of COVID-19 together. 

  • Dr. Aarion Gray

    Dr. Aarion Gray

    Director of Instructional Services
    624 SW 24th St. 
    Topeka, KS 66611 
    (785) 295-3024 
    agray@tps501.org   

    Dr. Jennifer Malone

    Dr. Jennifer Malone

    Administrative Intern
    624 SW 24th St. 
    Topeka, KS 66611 
    (785) 438-5806
    jmalone@tps501.org 

    Erika Hall

    Erika Hall

    Senior Communications Specialist (Media Contact)
    624 SW 24th St. 
    Topeka, KS 66611 
    (785) 295-3079
    ehall1@tps501.org

    Phoebe Nordyke

    Phoebe Nordyke

    Communications Specialist to the Superintendent
    624 SW 24th St. 
    Topeka, KS 66611 
    (785) 295-3020
    pnordyke@tps501.org

    Marissa Meis

    Marissa Meis

    Communications Specialist
    624 SW 24th St. 
    Topeka, KS 66611 
    (785) 295-3047
    mmeis@tps501.org

    Sarah Miller

    Sarah Miller

    Communications Specialist
    624 SW 24th St. 
    Topeka, KS 66611 
    (785) 295-3044
    smiller2@tps501.org

    Molly Hackett

    Molly Hackett

    Communications Specialist
    624 SW 24th St. 
    Topeka, KS 66611 
    (785) 295-3073
    mhackett@tps501.org