KSPrincipals Listen Up!: Recent Episodes

Kansas Principals Association

Sharing school administration stories from across the great state of Kansas!

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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! 

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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

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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

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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 

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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!

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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

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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!

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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!

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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

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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

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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.  

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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!

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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!

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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

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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 

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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

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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

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Episode 60

Reflections on the year & USA-Kansas Workshop!

Topics Covered:

-Live podcast on June 3rd at USA-Kansas Workshop

-the year....

-KPA Booth!

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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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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

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Jennifer Hill - Principal, Tecumseh Elementary

Topics Covered:

-Path to leadership

-Importance of teams

-Supports within education & leadership

-Trust Yourself!

-What Jennifer is currently reading!

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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...

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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!

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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....

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Eric Hoops - Principal, Chanute Elementary - USD 413   Follow Eric's journey  @principalhoops   Topics Covered:   -Being a Husker fan! -Importance of PERSPECTIVE in leadership -Staff Celebrations -Providing resources for and with the community & students -Developing your SIT team -Empowering Others! -The "why" of staffing decisions

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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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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

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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

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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!

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Shawn Roberts - Principal, Scott City Elementary   Follow Shawn's Journey @sces466   Topics Covered: -Halloween Parade pivot at Scott City  -Problem Solving with staff -7 Mindsets  -Building Capacity in Staff -Covid leadership -"Coaching Conversations"

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Glenda Cowell - Principal, Mulvane High School   Follow Glenda's @glenda_cowell   Topics Covered: - 15 yrs in Administration - All about the people! - Moving home to be an Administrator - Staying an Instructional Leader through the COVID challenges... - AM/PM split for Hybrid - Walk Through model - "Take it as is comes!" - What Glenda is currently reading...

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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!

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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

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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?!?

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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

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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

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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

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!!

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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!!

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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

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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....

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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....

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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!

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ListenUP Live!

Recorded on location at USA-Kansas Conference.

Featuring:

**Dr.Rena Duewel @raduewel

**Dr.Britton Hart @brlihr

**Ron Barry @PrincipalBarry

**Dr.Stephanie McNemar @SMcNemar

Topics We Cover:

-Moments/Areas of Celebration

-Encouraging each other!

-Failure

-Supporting Staff 

-Developing Staff Culture

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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??!!

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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!

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Follow Britton's Journey at: @brlihr

Topics We Cover:

-A Diverse School Environment

-Networking and Building Peer Relationships

-Teaching "Life Skills"

-The Pillars of Emporia High School

What Britton is NOT good at!!

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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!

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Follow Loren's journey @lscar14

Topics Covered:

-Walk-Throughs

-Building Culture with a new Administrative Team

-Restorative Justice

-A JOYFUL school

-What Loren is NOT good at???

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Greg Lehr - Principal -  Valley Center Intermediate School

Follow Greg's journey: @grlehr 

Topics Covered:

-KAMSA Ed Camps & Lessons Learned

-Service Learning in schools

-Redesigning "Homeroom"

-Teacher Ownership

-Student Families

What Greg is NOT good at

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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?!?

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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!

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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.....

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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....

Follow Rena's leadership journey @raduewel

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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!

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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....

Follow Chris's Journey on Twitter at: @clegleiter

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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

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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

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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...

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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....

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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

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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

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Ron Barry - Halstead Middle School - @PrincipalBarry Topics Covered: -Creating a school culture -Work-life Balance! -Class programing

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Eric Sacco - @SaccoEric Topics Covered Connecting w/peers via Voxer & Social Media Community Connections *Celebrating Staff & Building Culture

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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

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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

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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_