As a volunteer with PENCIL, I provide pro-bono public relations services to the Alain L. Locke Elementary School – PS 208  in Harlem.  Principal Susan Green and her staff are some of the most dedicated, diligent people I’ve ever had the privilege of working with.

This year, fifth-grade teacher, Monica Burns, has done an exemplary job of keeping the school’s blog updated, providing the teachers, parents and community with important and exciting information about Alain L. Locke Elementary.

They’ve received coverage in the New York Times , and featured in a segment of NY1’s New Yorker of the Week, Andrea Wenner founder of the non-profit Out 2 Play.

MS. Burnes ensures a  post goes up every day. sometimes twice in a day and weekends.

Kudos to Ms. Burns!!

Brazilian reporter Antonio Gois,  working on a special article about New York City’s reforms in public education, made a stop at PS 208.   An education correspondent for Brazil’s largest newspaper, Folha de S. Paulo, Mr. Gois interviewed administrators, teachers, parents and students to learn about Alain L. Locke Elementary.

PS 208 Featured in Brazilian Newspaper – Alain L. Locke Elementary School – P.S. 208.

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Karasma Media & Alain L. Locke – P.S. 208 Receive PENCIL’S 2008-2009 Emerging Partnership Award

Kara works with legal marketers to create a more clearly defined focus and distinctive business strategy that will provide them with a competitive advantage for new business, higher reputation recognition, and enhance their ability to attract, win, and retain the clients they really want.

You can reach her at 917-856-5410

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