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Sharing school administration stories from across the great state of Kansas!
Episodes
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
#ListenUp Live at the USA-Kansas Conference
Featuring:
Lacy Warren - Atchison High School @lwarren30
Don Epps - Royster Middle School (Chanute) @DonEppsEDU
Kelly Whittaker - Ottawa High School @kelwhitt217
Melissa Evans - Hutchinson Middle School @mrs_melevans
Dave Morrow - St. Francis Schools
Episode 82 is the final episode for host Trevor Goertzen; to follow his new journey in education & esports check out @Goertzen_edu
Thursday May 12, 2022
Thursday May 12, 2022
Don Epps- PRINCIPAL - Royster Middle School -Chanute #LISTENUP ** EPISODE 81**
Follow Don's Journey @DonEppsEDU
Topics Covered:
-Leadership is like a Rocky Movie!
-Being the BEST for kids
-Micro visits
- Winning Daily Moments
-Leadership through History!
-Fulfilling YOUR purpose
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Randi Thyne- PRINCIPAL - Holcomb Elementary #LISTENUP ** EPISODE 80**
Topics Covered
-Journey into leadership
-Supporting staff
-Staying Innovative with Writing support
-Community involvement
-What Randi is currently reading!
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Erica Bammes- Principal - Lee Elementary- Manhattan-Ogden Schools
Topics Covered:
-People come first
-Transparency in leadership
-Staying calm in challenging situations
-Making others SHINE!
-Importance of daily quiet time
-What Erica is currently reading
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Kansas Teacher Retention Initiative - Discussion- Stacey Green, Trevor Goertzen, Dr. Bret Church #LISTENUP ** EPISODE 78*
Follow the learning: @KSTchrRetention
Topics Covered:
-Discussion of the KTRI information
-How to use the information as a district
-Importance of Principal development
-Why the survey results are important!
The mission of the KTRI:
The Kansas Teacher Retention Initiative is focused on measuring, understanding, interpreting, and disseminating data-driven insights regarding the driving factors of teacher retention within school districts and across the state of Kansas.
Website: http://www.emporia.edu/KTRI (they can download the state report on there)
Link to Register for the Free Educator Engagement and Retention Summits: https://t.co/AvmPXbmYKI
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Kelly Whittaker- PRINCIPAL - Ottawa High School
Follow Kelly's Journey @kelwhitt217
Topics Covered:
-Elementary Special Education to HS Administration
-Personal drive to achieve
-Collective Efficacy
-Being forward thinking
-The STEAM BUS!
-Building capacity in others!
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Dave Morrow- Principal - St. Francis 6-12 #LISTENUP ** EPISODE 76**
Topics Covered:
-Maintaining a small town heritage
-Investing in a community
-How MTSS redesigned us!
-Empowering staff
-Investing in your students
-What Dave is currently reading
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Rachel Lee- Principal - Sublette Elementary #ListenUp ** EPISODE 75**
Topics Covered:
-Thriving in a challenging year
-Utilizing experiences to meet student needs
-Having high expectations for students
-The Ambassador Program
-Sublette's PLC process
-What Rachel is currently reading
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Susan Holthaus- Principal - Grandview Elementary-ElDorado Schools #LISTENUP ** EPISODE 74**
Follow Susan's Journey @SusanHolthaus
Topics Covered:
-Blue Ribbon Elementary
-Teamwork Mentality!
-Collaboration & Culture
-Empowering others to be great
-Celebrating staff & kids
-What Susan is currently reading & learning
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Melissa Evans - Asst. Principal - Hutchinson Middle School - EPISODE 73
Follow Melissa's Journey @mrs_melevans
Topics Covered:
-Melissa's path to school leadership
-Finding joy in all things
-Building & supporting a positive learning culture
-Excitement of the Redesign Process
-What Melissa is currently reading!
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
ERIC THOMAS- Executive Director of the Kansas Scholastic Press Association & Lecturer at the University of Kansas #LISTENUP ** EPISODE 71**
Follow Eric's Journey: @mrt_journ & @KansasReflector (https://kansasreflector.com/)
Topics Covered:
-Reporting on Kansas Journalism
-Purpose of student journalism
-Sharing student stories
-Partnering with administration
-Student rights in Journalism
-Keeping open lines of communication
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Caleb Smith- NewtonHigh School - Principal
Follow Caleb's Journey @NewtonHSKS
Topics Covered:
-Building School Culture
-Sunshine Squad
-Data that drives school culture?
-Gaining input from staff & students
-Protecting student learning time
-What Caleb is currently reading!
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Lacy Warren- Atchison High School - Principal **Episode 70** @ahsphoenix
Topics Covered:
-Lacy's administration journey
-Individual Plans of Study (the Atchison Way!)
-Creating partnerships with local industry
-Utilizing a Seminar period
-Blending SEL & IPS
-What Lacy is currently reading!
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Follow John's Journey @LyonsParkPri
2021 NAESP National Distinguished Principal
Topics Covered:
-John's path to leadership
-Navigator in the Navy to Principal
-Developing a Trauma Responsive School
-Recognizing the GOOD!
-Positive Office Referrals
-Kansas National Distinguished Principal
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Bill Weber - Turner Middle School
Follow Bill's journey @TMSbearsKS
Topics Covered:
-Opening a new building
-Culture shifts in staff & leadership
-Talking through challenges
-Creating intentional time for student learning
-Focus Fridays!
-What Bill is currently reading
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Trevor Goertzen - Principal - Spring Hill Middle School (Rebroadcasted from Principal Matters Podcast)
Follow Trevor's Journey @shms_growdaily
Sharing a recent recording from the Principal Matters Podcast: https://williamdparker.com/2021/08/18/pmp258-bridging-academic-and-social-gaps-with-trevor-goertzen/
Trevor Goertzen was recognized in 2021 as a National Digital Principal of the Year. He currently serves as the Principal of Spring Hill Middle School in Spring Hill, Kansas, and is an adjunct professor of Educational Technology for Harding University. Trevor recognizes the personal impact that technology can provide by bridging academic and social gaps in his students, staff and community when leveraged correctly and intentionally. He works to provide a learning focus for his building by supporting students of all backgrounds and needs.
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Jody Cole - Prairie Creek Elementary, Spring Hill Schools
Follow Jody's Journey @PCESMustangs
Topics Covered:
-Journey into leadership
-Wired to get work done
-Choosing to be a stress-free leader
-Finding the Root Cause
-Importance of getting the right people to the table and talking
-Never forget where you came from!
-What Jody is currently reading to learn & grow!
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Trent Stern - Principal - Overland Trail Middle School
Follow Trent's journey @DrSternOTM
Topics Covered:
-Coaching & Administration
-Serving others first
-Relationships driving decision making
-Trent's 3 Core Values
-Being authentic to yourself
-What Trent is currently reading!
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Jessica Griffin - Kansas Principals Association - Director of Professional Development
Topics Covered:
-Jessica's journey into leadership
-Staying engaged in and through district initiatives
-The emotional challenges of leadership
-How USA Kansas aims to support principals
**Take Care of Yourself Tuesdays**
https://usakansas.wildapricot.org/event-4428006
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Cara Ledy - Kansas Principals Association - Executive Director
Topics Covered:
-Cara's journey in leadership
-Lessons learned from 30+ years of experience
-Supporting Principals!
-Building relationships and trust with staff
-What Cara is reading & listening to
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Tyler Winebrenner - Principal, Inman High School
Topics Covered:
-Tyler's journey into administration
-Staying "Hungry to Learn"
-Staying a small town guy
-Inman's career pathways
-What Tyler is currently reading
Friday Jun 04, 2021
Friday Jun 04, 2021
Kansas Principals #ListenUp ** Episode 61** Live at USA-Kansas!!
Featuring:
Eric Hoops - Chanute Elementary
Jennifer Hill - Tecumseh South Elementary School
Ryan Creadick - Liberty Middle School (Pratt, KS)
Nick Owens - Solomon High School
A live podcast from Maple 205 at the 2021 USA-Kansas Conference
Topics Covered:
-Successes from the year of the pandemic
-Staff Celebrations
-Leadership lessons learned
-Moving forward
Thursday May 27, 2021
Thursday May 27, 2021
Episode 60
Reflections on the year & USA-Kansas Workshop!
Topics Covered:
-Live podcast on June 3rd at USA-Kansas Workshop
-the year....
-KPA Booth!
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Sheila Meggers - Principal, Garden Plain Elementary. Renwick Schools
Followed Sheila's journey @GpesElem
Topics Covered:
-The journey to administration
-Changing perspectives
-First-year challenges
-Importance of a support team
-Learning & Listening
-There is no ONE way!
-What Sheila is reading...
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Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Keith Wohlgemuth - Assistant Principal, Eudora Elementary
Follow Keith's Journey @APWog491
Topics Covered:
-Unique journey to administration
-Power of Professional Development
-Supporting student Lagging Skills
-Developing the ability to adapt
-Importance of SLOWING DOWN
-What Keith is currently reading/listening too
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Jennifer Hill - Principal, Tecumseh Elementary
Topics Covered:
-Path to leadership
-Importance of teams
-Supports within education & leadership
-Trust Yourself!
-What Jennifer is currently reading!
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
New Administrator Session 2
Dawn Blue - Assistant Principal -Haysville Middle School
Follow Dawn's journey @HaysvilleMS_AD
Topics Discussed:
-My journey into administration
-Thriving where you are stationed in life
-Importance of the leadership team
-Developing new leadership skills in Covid!
-What Dawn is currently reading...
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
Dustin Razey - Greenwich Elementary
Follow Dustin's journey @drazey82
Topics Covered:
-A unique first year in administration
-Being an administrator in your home town
-Connections with staff, students & the community
-Developing new procedures & systems for Covid
-Importance of a strong front office!
Thursday Feb 04, 2021
Thursday Feb 04, 2021
Connie Redic - Assistant Principal, Andover High School
Follow Connie's Journey @APConRed
Topics Covered:
-Journey from education to med school back to education
-Amplifying your IMPACT!
-Being a voice for kids
-The importance of teachers
-Helping kids be their Best!
-What Connie is reading....
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Joe Coles - https://www.joecolesconsulting.com/
Lifelong educator, administrator, consultant, author, speaker
Topics Covered
-Lifetime of Leadership
-Importance of Mentors
-Building Intentional Relationships
-Helping Others be Successful
-Student Led Leadership Training
-Enduring Leadership
-Books Joe is Currently Reading
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Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Nicholas Owen - Principal, Solomon High School
Follow Nicholas's Journey @Owenn22
Topics Covered:
-Finding ways to support kids!
-Transitioning from a large to a small district
-Providing OPTIONS to kids for their futures
-Importance of being a part of the community
-Celebrating awesome staff & students
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Episode 50
Jethro Jones - Transformative Principal
Follow Jethro's Journey @jethrojones
or visit his website & content at: https://www.jethrojones.com/
Topics Covered:
-Journey into school leadership
-Learning from others
-Recognizing the POTENTIAL in Staff
-Recognizing the POTENTIAL in Students
-Being a Strengths drive leader
-Setting up others for success
-Student-centered leadership
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
John Befort - Principal; Washington Elementary. Ellis, KS
Topics Covered:
-Supporting Staff
-Utilizing 1:1 in Elementary Schools
-Growing up in Ellis
-Developing Staff
-NAESP service & lesson learned
-What John is getting ready to read!
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Thursday Oct 08, 2020
Thursday Oct 08, 2020
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
Follow Ben's Journey @bjimenez_ben
Topics Covered:
-Celebrating the legacy of Duane Dorshorst
-Leadership during uncertain times
-Adjusting to new roles in leadership
-Ben's leadership evolution
-What Ben is currently reading!
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Kansas Leadership Roundtable
Featuring:
Dr. Britton Hart-@brlihr
Jerry Henn-@jerryhenn5
Duane Dorshorst-@DorshorstDuane
Topics Covered:
-Kansas Leaders in 2019/2020
-Importance of professional networks
-Connecting with colleagues & learning from others
-Empowering building leaders
-Staying uncomfortable in leadership
-21st Century Leadership Program
-Jerry, Britton & Duane's professional goals for 2020/2021
Thursday May 14, 2020
Thursday May 14, 2020
Alma Henry - Principal, Hutchinson Stem Magnet at Allen
Follow Alma's journey @alma_henry
Topics Covered:
-Stem Pedagogy
-Design Thinking in Elementary School
-Hiring the right staff
-Conversation Stems for Feedback
- Innovation through Covid-19
-What Alma is NOT good at?!?
Thursday May 07, 2020
Thursday May 07, 2020
Kelly McCall - Principal, Clear Creek Elementary - Desoto Public Schools
Follow Kelly's journey @mccall_kelley
Topics Covered:
-Building Relationships with Administrators
-Creating lasting professional connections
-Voxer & Twitter
-Sharing YOUR story
-How Clear Creek is support kids during the Covid-19
-Maintaining positive school culture
-What Kelley is NOT good at
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
Jeff Sells - Assistant Principal, Rose Hill Middle School
Follow Jeff's Journey @APJeffSells
Topics Covered:
-Innovation & Growth
-Supporting each other during challenging times
-Transitioning to the Principalship
-Building a new culture
-What Jeff is NOT good at!
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
Justin Wasmuth - Principal, Marion Elementary
Follow Justin's Journey @MES_Principal
Topics Covered:
-Covid 19 Changes
-Blue Ribbon School
-Goal Driven School
-Changes in Education
-What Justin is NOT good at!
Friday Mar 27, 2020
Friday Mar 27, 2020
Kim Batman - Principal - South Gray Schools/Montezuma, KS.
Follow Kim's Journey @kkbat11
Topics Covered:
-The NEW normal??
-Being a PK-5 & 9-12 Principal
-30yrs of experience & wisdom
-Creating Trauma-Informed Building
-Working with staff during Covid-19 expectations
-Getting out of an educational RUT!
-What Kim is NOT good at!
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
Craig Idacavage - Principal: David Brewer Elementary, Leavenworth Schools
Follow Craig's Journey @idacavagec
Topics Covered:
-School of Character
-Gemini Launch
-10 Min Meetings
-Soft Starts to the student day
-Giving Grace
-What Craig is NOT good at!
Thursday Mar 05, 2020
Thursday Mar 05, 2020
Courtney McCartney - Principal, Frank Layden Elementary - Frontenac, KS
Follow Courtney's Journey @cmccartney93
Topics Covered:
-Apollo II School
-The House System (based on the Ron Clarke Academy)
-Just Talk to Kids
-Teaching Virtue
-What Courtney is NOT good at!
Thursday Feb 20, 2020
Thursday Feb 20, 2020
Jason Johnson - Principal, Holcomb High School
Follow Jason's Journey @HolcombHighPrin
Topics Covered:
-Helping Kids Feel Valued & Honored
-Lesson learned during while progressing in Educational Leadership
-Holcomb's VIP
-Being a TUG Boat for staff
-Developing in your personal leadership
-Flex Mod Scheduling & Student Accountability
Thursday Feb 06, 2020
Thursday Feb 06, 2020
Jason Diseker - Principal, Seymour Rogers Middle School - Liberal Schools
Follow Jason's Journey @JasonDiseker
Topics Covered:
-Developing Leadership Capacity in your Staff
-Professional Learning
-Using AVID in middle school
-Building an Effective Team
-Best Practices for Teachers
Thursday Jan 23, 2020
Thursday Jan 23, 2020
Mindy Sanders - Principal, McKinley Elementary - Abilene Public Schools
Follow Mindy's Journey @MCK435Principal
Topics Covered:
-Importance of school to school communication
-MTSS grouping and organization
-Helping students transition grade levels
-Developing Systems of Support
-What Mindy is NOT good at!
Thursday Jan 09, 2020
Thursday Jan 09, 2020
Dustin Little - Principal, Norwich MS/HS. Kingman-Norwich Schools
Follow Dustin's Journey @Norwich_Admin
Topics Covered:
-Developing partnerships with the elementary school
-Peer Mentoring
-Getting out of the way when staff have ideas
-Bold leadership moves in your first year
-Flex Day for HS students
-What Dustin is NOT good at!
Thursday Dec 12, 2019
Thursday Dec 12, 2019
Trisha Putthoff - Principal, Blackbob Elementary - Olathe Public Schools
Follow Trisha's Journey @trishaputthoff
Topics Covered:
-Building a Trauma-Informed program
-Helping kids be "ready to learn"
-Lessons learned moving from Teaching, Coaching, Administration
-Using video as a way to engage teacher development
-Intentional Walk-Throughs
-What Trisha is NOT good at!