Administrator
Chief Communications & Community Relations Officer
Ms. Maria Robertson
Chief Communications and Community Relations Officer Maria Robertson oversees the communications team in supporting web content, social and traditional media strategy, video production, printed District and school publications, District messaging, and the creative telling of the District's story in a way that further engages stakeholders.
Ms. Robertson joined District 211 as a strategic communications leader with extensive school and corporate communications experience, recognized for strengthening trust, elevating storytelling, and aligning communications with district priorities.
She served as Director of Communications and Public Relations for Decatur Public Schools District 61, where she oversees internal and external messaging, digital platforms, and media relations.
Prior to her work in District 61, she spent more than 20 years at PNC Bank in progressive communications, marketing, and community relations leadership roles tied to strategy, philanthropy, and partnership development.
Ms. Robertson graduated cum laude from Sullivan University with bachelor’s degrees in business administration focused on marketing and management, and is a graduate of Focus Louisville.