Two St. Joseph School District officials have received Missouri school organization recognition for their work.

Joey Austin, Dir. of Communications for the St. Joseph School District has been appointed to serve as Mid-State Director of the Missouri School Public Relations Association starting July 1st.

Austin was elected in December 2014 and will serve a one-year term on the association’s board.

MOSPRA said Austin will assist in guiding the association through its new strategic plan. The strategic plan includes providing exceptional professional development opportunities, growing membership and providing additional online services to members.

St. Joseph School Board Member, Lori Prussman has earned an advanced certification from the Missouri School Boards’ Association certified board member program.

MSBA said the program was established to recognize school board members for participation in ongoing professional development to improve knowledge and skills needed in their roles as educational leaders in their communities.

The organization said members achieving advanced certification choose to complete additional professional development requirements beyond the 16 hours required by the Outstanding Schools Act of 1993.