Best Kpa Kansas Principals Association Podcasts (2025)

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CC#69: Principal Chat w/ Dr. Britton Hart of KASB 27:42

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On this episode of Cool Coffee w/ Kansas Principals, Dr. Britton Hart, Assistant Executive Director of Leadership with KASB, shares his journey through education, highlighting the importance of servant leadership, humility, and teamwork. He discusses the challenges and responsibilities of being an administrator, the significance of building relatio…

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CC#68: PBIS w/ Dr. Steve Archer of Delaware Ridge Elementary School 36:43

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In this episode of Cool Coffee with Kansas Principals, Dr. Steve Archer, principal of Delaware Ridge Elementary School, shares his extensive experience in education and his insights on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). He discusses the transition from middle school to elementary education, the importance of building relationshi…

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CC#67: A Principal's Perspective - Rick Sola - Work-life...balance? 5:06

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A Principal's Perspective: Work-life...balance? Rick Sola Principal Chisholm Trail Middle School, USD 233 X: @MrRickSola Adam Grant quote--7/12/2022 --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED! Leave show suggestions, guest recom…

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CC#66: A Principal's Perspective - Courtney McCartney - Dance Through the Storms 2:40

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Perspective Topic: Dance Through the Storms Courtney McCartney Principal Frank Layden Elementary Frontenac Public Schools USD 249 --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED! Leave show suggestions, guest recommendations, questio…

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CC#65: A Principal's Perspective - Stacey Green - A Message from the Heart 2:47

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A Principal's Perspective: A Message from the Heart Stacey Green Pre-K-8 Principal Stockton Grade School USD 271 Stockton X: @usd271sgs --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED! Leave show suggestions, guest recommendations, q…

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CC#64: A Principal's Perspective - Jeremy Thomas - Increasing Student Participation Through Enrichment Before/After School Activities 6:07

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A Principal's Perspective: Increasing Student Participation Through Enrichment Before/After School Activities Jeremy Thomas Principal Eudora Middle School, USD 491 X: @EudoraSchools --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED! Le…

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CC#63: A Principal's Perspective - Mr. Heath Henderson - "If it were me, I'd want to know." 1:55

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A Principal's Perspective: "If it were me, I'd want to know." (Todd Whitaker) Heath Henderson Skelly Elementary/USD 490 Principal USA Kansas Board of Directors --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED! Leave show suggestions, …

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CC#62: A Principal's Perspective - Rachel Buessing - The Importance of SEL on School Culture 5:52

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Perspective Topic: The importance of SEL on school culture Rachel Buessing Principal Rock Creek Middle School USD 323, Rock Creek Schools --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED! Leave show suggestions, guest recommendations,…

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CC#60: A Principal's Perspective - Casey Seyfert - Lower your stress by connecting with kids!! Be involved! 5:02

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Perspective Topic: Lower your stress by connecting with kids!! Be involved! Mr. Casey Seyfert Principal 7-12 Beloit Jr. Sr. High USD 273 X = @caseyfert --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED! Leave show suggestions, guest re…

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CC#61: Spanish Immersion in K-5 w/ Jenny Steele 39:54

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In this episode of Cool Coffee with Kansas Principals, host Rick Sola speaks with Jenny Steele, the principal of Manchester Park Elementary, about her journey from middle school to elementary education, the unique Spanish immersion program at her school, and the challenges and successes that come with it. They discuss the importance of community su…

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CC#59: A Principal's Perspective - Bryan Kindle - Staying Positive Amongst Chaos 5:38

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Perspective Topic: Staying Positive Amongst the Chaos Bryan Kindle Asst. Principal/Athletic Director California Trail Middle School @OlatheSchools The stresses in administration can be tough to navigate. Here is my perspective on how to stay positive, bring the energy, and make the most of everyday. --------------------------------------- We want t…

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CC#58: A Principal's Perspective - Ariel Jankord - Leading from the Extremes 5:28

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Perspective Topic: Leading from your Extremes Ariel Jankord Principal Lincoln Elementary USD 290 - Ottawa School District @mrsjankord Principal Ariel Jankord of Lincoln Elementary, USD 290, shares the reason some schools have the "it" factor can be attributed to a leader leaning into their contradictory extremes. This perspective is a reflection of…

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CC#57: A Principal's Perspective - Brandie England - First Year Reflections 4:25

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Perspective Topic: First Year Reflections Brandie England Assistant Principal California Trail Middle School Olathe Public Schools X: @BrandieEnglan13 ---------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED! Leave show suggestions, guest re…

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CC#56: A Principal's Perspective - Amy VanRheen - Managing the Hurry 3:45

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A Principal's Perspective: Managing the Hurry Amy VanRheen Principal at Louisburg High School USD 416 X: @LhsUsd416 --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED! Leave show suggestions, guest recommendations, questions HERE! Conne…

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CC#55: A Principal's Perspective - Amy Flinn - Building a Positive School Culture 5:32

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A Principal's Perspective: Building a Positive School Culture Amy Flinn Principal West Elementary School Wamego USD 320 X: @WestJrRaiders --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED! Leave show suggestions, guest recommendations,…

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CC#54: A Principal's Perspective - David Self - Be Visible, Be Approachable, Be Authentic 3:16

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Perspective Topic: Be Visible, Be Approachable, Be Authentic David Self Principal Northwest High School USD 259, Wichita Public Schools X: @david_m_self --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED! Leave show suggestions, guest r…

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CC#53 - A Principal's Perspective - Dr. Jenny Woolever - Let feedback be the fuel for growth 5:57

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Perspective Topic: Let feedback be the fuel for growth Dr. Jenny Woolever Principal Frontier Trail Middle School Olathe Schools USD 233 X: @WooleverJenny --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED! Leave show suggestions, guest …

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CC#52: A Principal's Perspective - Stefanie Lane - Words of Encouragement and Organization Tools 2:31

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A Principal's Perspective: Words of Encouragement and Organization Tools Stefanie Lane Principal Garfield Elementary, USD 379 X: @usd379 --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED! Leave show suggestions, guest recommendations, …

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CC#51: A Principal's Perspective - Dr. Shawn Roberts - The power of YES; a tip to help staff communicate with students that need support. 3:10

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A Principal's Perspective: The power of YES; a tip to help staff communicate with students that need support. Dr. Shawn Roberts Principal Scott City Elementary School Facebook: Scott Community Schools USD 466 --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COO…

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CC#50: A Principal's Perspective - Kyrie Edwards - Pep Talk to Make it Through to the End of The Year 4:36

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Perspective Topic: Pep Talk to Make it Through to the End of The Year Kyrie Edwards Principal Valley Center Middle School USD 262: Valley Center Surviving and Thriving to the End of the Year Step One: Work Hard, Play Hard, Step Two: Pick a “Leave Day”, Step Three: Get Where the Fun Is—In Classrooms ------------------------------------------- We wan…

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CC#49: A Principal's Perspective - Tyler Applegate - Personal Professional Development 4:21

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Perspective Topic: Personal Professional Development Mr. Tyler Applegate Asst. Principal Chanute High School Chanute USD 413 --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED! Leave show suggestions, guest recommendations, questions HE…

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CC#48: A Principal's Perspective - Leslianne Craft - What would you change from your 1st year? 2:49

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A Principal's Perspective: What would you change from your 1st year? Mrs. Leslianne Craft Principal X: @lesWatso Andover Central Middle School, USD 385 --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED! Leave show suggestions, guest re…

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CC#47: A Principal's Perspective - Dan Ackland - Grow Your Network! 4:57

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A Principal's Perspective: Grow Your Network! Daniel Ackland Principal Garnett Elementary USD 365 --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED! Leave show suggestions, guest recommendations, questions HERE! Connect with Cool Coffe…

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CC#45: A Principal's Perspective - Nicole Gilmore - It Takes a Village: Recognizing Paras and Other School Staff Who Make a Difference 5:03

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A Principal's Perspective: It Takes a Village-Recognizing Paras and Other School Staff Who Make a Difference Nicole Gilmore Assistant Principal Winfield Scott Elementary, USD 234 --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED! Leave…

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CC#46: Mr. Rick Rivera - Augusta High School 29:37

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In this episode of Cool Coffee with Kansas Principals, Rick Sola interviews Rick Rivera, principal of Augusta High School, about his experiences advocating for education policy in Washington, D.C. They discuss the importance of education funding, building relationships with policymakers, and the need for educators to share their stories. Rivera emp…

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CC#44: A Principal's Perspective - Kerri Lacy - Building relationships with ALL! 5:51

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A Principal's Perspective: Building relationships with ALL! Ms. Kerri Lacy Principal Lincoln Elementary School USD 489 - Hays X: @Hays489 --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED! Leave show suggestions, guest recommendations,…

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CC#43: A Principal's Perspective - Dr. Connie Redic - Let Students Lead! 4:54

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A Principal's Perspective: Let Students Lead! Dr. Connie Redic Principal Curtis Middle School USD259- Wichita X: @DrConnieRedic ------------------------------------------ We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED! Leave show suggestions, guest recommendations, questi…

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CC#42: A Principal's Perspective - Dr. Erin Richerson - 4th Quarter: Teacher support when they need it most! 6:43

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A Principal's Perspective: 4th Quarter: Teacher support when they need it most! Dr. Erin Richerson Assistant Principal Chisholm Trail Middle School USD233 - Olathe X: @ErinRicherson ------------------------------------------ We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED!…

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CC#41: A Principal's Perspective - Melissa Evans - Quick Morale Boost: Listen, Acknowledge, Extend 2:06

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A Principal's Perspective: Quick Morale Boost - Recognize, Acknowledge, Extend. Melissa Evans Principal Midtown Alternative High School USD 308 Hutchinson Public Schools @mrs_melevans Featured in CC#28 ------------------------------------------ We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL CO…

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CC#40: A Principal's Perspective - Kelly Whittaker - AI 2:55

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A Principal's Perspective: AI Kelly Whittaker Principal Ottawa High School USD 290 X: @kelwhitt217 ------------------------------------------ We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED! Leave show suggestions, guest recommendations, questions HERE! Connect with Cool C…

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CC#39: A Principal's Perspective - Cody Dunlap - State Assessments - how we are building efficacy 4:23

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A Principal's Perspective: State Assessments - how we are building efficacy Cody Dunlap Principal Cunningham High School USD 332 X - @USD332Principal --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED! Leave show suggestions, guest reco…

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CC#38: A Principal's Perspective - LaTonia Kennedy - Leveraging Community Partners 5:57

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A Principal's Perspective: "Leveraging Community Partners" LaTonia Kennedy Principal Gordon Parks Academy X for Wichita Public Schools Facebook: LaTonia Kennedy Is there a project that you would love to see happen at your school, but funding is an issue? Or, you would love to create reading groups during lunch time, but you don't have volunteers? I…

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CC#37: A Principal's Perspective - Rick Rivera - Keep Doing What's Best for Kids 3:12

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A Principal's Perspective: Keep Doing What is Best for Kids Rick Rivera Principal Augusta High School Augusta USD402 @mrrickrivera --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED! Leave show suggestions, guest recommendations, questi…

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CC#36: A Principal's Perspective - Anita Scheve - Maintaining a Work/Life Balance as a Principal (from a mom of 4) 5:51

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A Principal's Perspective: Maintaining a Work/Life Balance as a Principal (from a mom of 4) Anita Scheve, Principal Woodrow Wilson Elementary USD 489 Hays Anita Kimball-Scheve (FB) Akscheve (IG) @ascheve (X) --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL…

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CC#35: Mr. Chris Legleiter - Aubry Bend Middle School 37:50

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In this episode of Cool Coffee with Kansas principals, Rick Sola interviews Chris Legleiter, principal of Aubrey Bend Middle School in Blue Valley, USD 229. They discuss the challenges faced in education, the importance of conflict resolution, and the need for collaboration among staff, students, and parents. Chris shares his journey in education, …

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CC#34: Mrs. Laurel Scott - Haven Grade School 39:54

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In this episode of Cool Coffee with Kansas Principals, host Rick Sola interviews Laurel Scott, the principal of Haven Grade School. They discuss Laurel's unique journey from growing up in Alaska to becoming a principal in Kansas, the community of Haven, and the challenges of student recognition in schools. Laurel shares her insights on communicatio…

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CC#33: Dr. Justin Bogart - Piper High School 37:13

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Dr. Justin Bogart of Piper High School in USD 203 is the feature on this episode of Cool Coffee w/ Kansas Principals. This episode was recorded during a long stretch of snow days and Dr. Bogart talks about his message to staff as they angst builds on missed instructional time. Check out this informative episode about Dr. Justin Bogart! Connect with…

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CC#32: Mr. Don Epps - Pleasanton Schools 41:21

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Join Mr. Don Epps, proud superintendent of Pleasanton Schools USD 344, as he shares his motivational methods and philosophies used with his staff and students. This conversation provides many thought-provoking soundbites that'll prove useful for any school leader. Connect with Don Epps: X: @DonEppsEDU Founder of #ChasingGreatness Enterprises @Chase…

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CC#31: Artificial Intelligence w/ Trevor Goertzen 46:51

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In Cool Coffee 31, Mr. Trevor Goertzen, former KPA communications director, catches us up on his most recent endeavor, that of AI in the schools. Now with SchoolAI, Trevor talks about how this new frontier for schools can, and is already, changing things in the classroom and schools...for the better! For those wondering about AI, Trevor peels back …

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CC#30: The Interview Episode w/ Principal Panel of Whittaker, Cannon, Craft, and Wiley 58:16

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In this episode, principals from Andover, Ottawa, Ellsworth, and Olathe, and a combined 57 years of administrative experience, discuss the interview process. Discussion spans from moment of first contact with a candidate all the way through the job offer and this panel shines light on the nuance of this process, their favorite interview questions, …

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CC#29: Happy New Year! - A Cool Coffee Recap, Preview, and Outreach 12:17

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KPA's Cool Coffee podcast is hosted by KPA Communications Director, Principal Rick Sola from Olathe USD 233. In this episode, Rick provides a recap of the first semester of Cool Coffee as well as its purpose and goals. He also shares about the future of Cool Coffee and how listeners can contribute themselves to Cool Coffee. There's also a spoiler f…

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CC#28: Mrs. Melissa Evans - Midtown Alternative HS (Hutchinson) 41:01

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This episode features Mrs. Melissa Evans from Midtown Alternative High School in Hutchinson, KS. Melissa shares about her unique start at Midtown and how she works intentionally to create a "home" for all students in her building. Focused on engagement, Mrs. Evans provides examples and highlights of how this looks still only a few months into her p…

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CC#27: Mr. Eric Sacco - Clifton-Clyde Pre-K-8 27:21

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Listen in on with NAESP rep and KPA board member, Mr. Eric Sacco of Clifton-Clyde Pre-K-8 principal. Eric discusses his "why not?" philosophy of sharing out all the good via social media. Principal banter ensues as discussion of basketball jamborees, holiday season, and the sprint to the break are discussed. Connect with Mr. Sacco: X: @SaccoEric Co…

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CC#26: Dr. Jenny Woolever - Frontier Trail Middle School 27:36

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In this episode, Dr. Jenny Woolever of Frontier Trail Middle School shares about the efforts she makes in keeping building morale high, especially during the grind of the school year. Building upon her "Principal Perspective" from the October 28, 2024 episode, Jenny shares more thoughts and ideas to help any building at any time. Quote from the sho…

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CC#25: Mr. Mike Wiley - California Trail Middle School 32:45

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In this episode, Principal Mike Wiley of California Trail Middle School shares about Father's Club, the activities they do, and impact it's having on his building. Father's Club is a grassroots effort that started in a Blue Valley high school but has since grown and spread to 40+ middle and high schools. Only 3 years into his program, Mr. Wiley's s…

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CC#24: A Principal's Perspective 16 - Jenny Steele - Is this a sitcom? 4:01

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In this perspective, Mrs. Jenny Steele, principal of Manchester Park Elementary School in Olathe, USD 233, talks about the unbelievable, the heavy, and the need to find the joy every day, no matter what's going on in your building. Mrs. Jenny Steele Manchester Park Elementary School USD 233, Olathe Is this a sitcom? YOUR FEEDBACK IS APPRECIATED! Le…

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CC#23: A Principal's Perspective 15 - Jenny Woolever - Building Morale through the Holidays 5:10

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In this perspective, Dr. Jenny Woolever, principal of Frontier Trail Middle School in Olathe, USD 233, shares many ideas on how to build up morale during the second quarter and through the holidays. This episode is packed with ideas for the building principal to consider. Dr. Jenny Woolever Frontier Trail MS USD 233, Olathe X: @WooleverJenny Buildi…

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CC#22: A Principal's Perspective 14 - Stacey Green - The Disciplined Pursuit of Less 4:46

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In this perspective, Principal Stacey Green provides insight on a book called Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKoewn. Stacey provides the listener an opportunity to discern their location on the spectrum of essentialism and explains how this can impact our own performance as a principal. Stacey Green Pre-K-8 Principal Stockto…

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CC#20 - Mrs. Kelly Whittaker - Ottawa High School 25:46

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Mrs. Kelly Whittaker, 7 year principal of Ottawa High School, USD 290, discusses the success they've had with parent-teacher conferences, her time with the KPA, and the upcoming KPA conference where she'll lead a session for new and early year administrators. Conversation leads to the mutual value for new and veteran administrators to share ideas a…

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CC#21: A Principal's Perspective 13 - Krista Dueringer - The Power of Student Service 2:31

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Listen to Mrs. Krista Dueringer, assistant principal of Chisholm Trail Middle School in Olathe USD 233, describe why she views community service as an essential part of a student's school experience and development. In this perspective, Krista shares about her passion for serving and for promoting a building that values student service in the commu…