KSPrincipals Listen Up!

 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!  

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  

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!

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!

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  

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

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.  

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!  

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!

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