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Sharing school administration stories from across the great state of Kansas!
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Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
Dr. Paul Erickson - Union Valley Elementary - Buhler Schools
Follow Paul's Journey @PrincipalPaul
Topics Covered:
Organizing time for Professional Learning
Building a Professional Learning Community
Empowering Teacher Leaders
Mico-Credentials & Relicensure
Teacher Driven Professional Learning
What Paul is NOT good at!
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
Leighton Rudd & Kelly Arnberger- Principal & Superintendent, Dighton Schools
Follow Leighton's journey @LeightonRudd
Follow Kelly's journey @kelatwork
Topics Covered:
-Principal & Superintendent working for student success
-Desire to CHANGE
-Being involved in your community
-Shifting mindsets in Kids & Adults
-Sharing the Stories of KIDS success!
-Leadership out front!
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
Kansas Principals #ListenUp ** Episode 30** Stefanie Bourne - Principal, Earl Lawson Elementary (Leavenworth, KS)
Follow Stefanie's Journey @StefanieBourne
Topics Covered:
-Elementary/Primary Redesign
-Freedom to TRY!!
-Supportive Leadership
-Being a Reflective Leader
-Primary changes with Parent-Teacher Conferences
-PBL in the Pre-K
-What Stefanie is NOT good at!!
Thursday Oct 17, 2019
Thursday Oct 17, 2019
Dr. Kristen Kuhlmann - Andover HS Principal
Follow Dr.Kuhlmann journey @AHSPrincipal385
Topics Covered:
-Building a new high school
-Dr.Kuhlman's professional journey
-Making Learning Relevant
-Geometry & Construction class
-AMPED class
-Building Relationships when you are new to a building
-Staying positive & being YOU!
-What Dr.Kuhlmann is NOT good at!!
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
Kathleen Cigich - Lakewood Elementary Principal
Topics Covered:
- 2019 Blue Ribbon School
-Creating & Maintaining Family in the school environment
-Returning as a Principal where you taught
-Serving Classified & Certified staff
-Daily Activities that benefit the school
-Things kids say when you cover a class!
-What Kathleen is NOT good at
Thursday Sep 19, 2019
Thursday Sep 19, 2019
Ryan Creadick - Principal, Liberty Middle School (Pratt, KS)
Topics Covered:
-"This is my year"
-The Uncommon Greenback
-Pillars of LMS
-Goal Setting
-Preparing Kids for all future options
-Transitioning to Kansas from California
-What Ryan is NOT good at....
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
Stacey Green - Stockton Elementary Principal & KAESP President
Topics Covered:
-Mercury Launch
-Staff Leadership/Ownership
-Inspired Leadership (as a catalyst for personal growth)
-Building Trust
-Shouldnt....shoulda...shouldve....????
-What Stacey Is NOT good at....
Thursday Aug 22, 2019
Thursday Aug 22, 2019
Welcome back to a new season of #Listen Up
This season we welcome our KAESP family to the podcast as we share the adventures of administration in Kansas.
Episode #25 Features Former Administrator & Current Director of KASSP/KAESP Duane Dorshorst
Topics We Cover:
-37yrs in Education
-Future of KASSP/KAESP
-Retooling Administrators
-Developing Trust in Staff
-Leadership at ALL Levels
-What Duane is NOT good at!
Thursday May 30, 2019
Thursday May 30, 2019
#ListenUP Live!
Recorded on location at USA-Kansas Conference.
Featuring:
**Dr.Stephanie McNemar @SMcNemar
Topics We Cover:
-Moments/Areas of Celebration
-Encouraging each other!
-Failure
-Supporting Staff
-Developing Staff Culture
Tuesday May 21, 2019
Tuesday May 21, 2019
Follow Rod's Journey @Principal_SHMS
Topics Covered:
-Growth!
-Learning from leadership experiences in a variety of districts
-Mentoring a new principal
-Opening a new school
-Building & Establishing a PLC culture
-What Rod is NOT good at??!!
Wednesday May 15, 2019
Wednesday May 15, 2019
Follow Danny's Work @alienearbud
Topics Covered:
-Creating a Ripple Effect
-Maximize the Day
-Having the Courage to Change
-Removing Barriers to allow for Change & Growth
-Fighting Isolation in Administration
-Building Professional Relationships
-What Danny is NOT good at!
Wednesday May 08, 2019
Thursday May 02, 2019
Thursday May 02, 2019
Follow Brad journey @BradAMcCormick
Topics Covered:
-Importance of involving your community in your school
-Creating a meaningful "advisory time"
-Teaching Adult skills
-Exposing kids to job options and careers
-What Brad is NOT good at!
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
Wednesday Apr 03, 2019
Thursday Mar 21, 2019
Thursday Mar 21, 2019
Follow Tyson's journey @principalMrE
Topics Covered:
-Socio-Emotional Learning
-UnPlugged (SEL work)
*Deep work with students & staff on SEL
-Learning from your Administrative peers
-Personal Growth & working with Better Leaders Better Schools.
-Using Twitter for connections and professional growth
-What Tyson is NOT good at?!?
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Donna Zerr - Augusta High School Principal
Follow Donna's journey @DonnaZerr
Topics Covered:
*AVID-Building & Maintaining a Program
-Detailed conversation on implementing Avid from a middle school foundation
*Importance of Professional Learning
*JAG-K (Jobs for America's Graduates)
*What Donna is NOT good at!
Wednesday Feb 20, 2019
Wednesday Feb 20, 2019
Clint Albers: Olathe South High School, Olathe Kansas.
Follow Mr. Albers journey on Twitter @OlatheSouthHS
Topics Discussed:
-Mr. Albers personal journey in education
-Olathe's BIG 3
(PLC's, Standards, Engagement)
-Maintaining and Marketing a District Vision.
-Flattening Leadership
-Communicating the "why"
-What Clint is NOT good at.....
Wednesday Feb 06, 2019
Wednesday Feb 06, 2019
Rena Duewel - Principal at Journey School of Choice - USD 202
Topics Covered:
-Recreating the Alternative School
-Individualized learning in action!
-A bell free school
-Student Parliment
-The plan, process & result of doing what's best for kids
-What Rena is NOT good at....
Wednesday Jan 23, 2019
Wednesday Jan 23, 2019
Dr.Stephanie McNemar- Principal, Colby High School
Follow Stephanie's journey @SMcNemar
Topics Covered:
-Being bold with Change
-Filling community needs with your career programming
-KESA conversations
-Intentional conversations with staff
-Involving families in the learning process
-What Dr.McNemar is not good at!
Thursday Jan 10, 2019
Thursday Jan 10, 2019
Chris Legleiter - Leawood Middle School
Topics Covered:
-District Leadership & Instructional Shifts
-Importance of connecting with educational peers!
-Teacher-Driven changes
-Longterm planning when making a significant change
-Team Building & Relationships with Staff
-What Chris is NOT good at....
Tuesday Dec 25, 2018
Tuesday Dec 25, 2018
Topics Covered:
-Prioritizing time in administration
*Walk-Throughs
*Conversations with staff & students
*Don't be afraid to call out staff
-Working to be Respected rather than Liked...
-Celebrating Daily
-"If I were to open a building in the Fall??!!"
-What Adam is NOT good at.....
Follow Adam's Journey at: @mradamwelcome & mradamwelcome.com
Wednesday Dec 19, 2018
Wednesday Dec 19, 2018
Jarred Furhman - Basehor-Linwood High School
Topics Covered:
- Doing what's best for kids
-Hiring a Career Counselor
-Evening classes & working with a local Community College
-Tesla???!!!
-Managing evening activities and having a family
-What Jared is NOT good at....
Follow Jared's Journey at: @BLHS_Principal
Wednesday Dec 12, 2018
Wednesday Dec 12, 2018
Steven Kimmi of Tescott Schools. K-12 Principal Follow Steven's Journey @principalkimmi Topics Discussed: -Change! -Serving a K-12 Building -Building trust and ownership in staff -Summit Learning -Importance of "Being Quiet" -What Steven is NOT good at...
Thursday Dec 06, 2018
Thursday Dec 06, 2018
Dr.Brett Potts-Blue Valley West High School Follow Brett's journey at: @BVWPotts Topics Covered: -Working with a diverse school population -Building trust and capacity in your Administrative Team -Supporting Classified Staff -PLC structure & purpose -What Brett is NOT good at....
Tuesday Dec 04, 2018
Tuesday Dec 04, 2018
Marc Williams-Spring Hill High School Topics Covered: -Handling growth & developing culture during growth -Staying progressive with class offerings for HS -Giving teachers the freedom to develop classes -How I am improving in my ability to delegate! -Keeping a work/life balance in Administration
Thursday Nov 29, 2018
Thursday Nov 29, 2018
Deanna Scherer of Atchinson County Community High School
Topics Discussed:
-Serving a Rural Kansas community
-Ag influence in the community and job outlook for kids
-Keeping Rural Values
-Ambassador Program (student leadership)
-What Deeanna Is NOT good at!
**Follow Deanna's Journey: @acctigers
Monday Nov 19, 2018
Monday Nov 19, 2018
Ron Barry - Halstead Middle School - @PrincipalBarry
Topics Covered:
-Creating a school culture
-Work-life Balance!
-Class programing
Monday Nov 19, 2018
Monday Nov 19, 2018
Eric Sacco - @SaccoEric
Topics Covered
*Connecting w/peers via Voxer & Social Media
*Community Connections
*Celebrating Staff & Building Culture
Friday Nov 16, 2018
Friday Nov 16, 2018
Ottawa Middle School - follow their journey on twitter: @cdstoltenberg
Charles Stoltenberg & Kyle Kost
-Gemini 1 District
-Implementing PBL into a middle school
-Sharing personal struggles and goals
-Teamwork w/Principal & Assistant Principal
Friday Nov 16, 2018
Friday Nov 16, 2018
Topics we cover in today episode with Jacque Feist of Dodge City High School...
*Long Term leadership and staying within a community
*CTE Pathways
*Creating partnerships with local businesses
*Being Intentional with leadership decisions
*The "Reverse Job Fair"
*What Jacque is NOT good at!
Follow the Dodge City High School journey: @JKFeist
Friday Nov 16, 2018
Friday Nov 16, 2018
Joe Gerber, Principal - Halstead High School
Topics Covered
-Building a community
-Gemini II
-Creating Connections with kids
-Importance of Hiring!
-What I struggle with....
Follow Joe's journey on Twitter: @jgerber_