KSPrincipals Listen Up!

Kansas Principals #ListenUp Episode 33 Trisha Putthoff - Principal, Blackbob Elementary - Olathe Public Schools

December 12, 2019 13:00 - 26 minutes - 42.2 MB

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!

Kansas Principals #ListenUp Episode 32 Dr. Paul Erickson - Union Valley Elementary - Buhler Schools

November 27, 2019 14:00 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MB

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!

Kansas Principals #ListenUp Episode 31 Leighton Rudd & Kelly Arnberger- Principal & Superintendent, Dighton Schools

November 13, 2019 19:30 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MB

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!

Kansas Principals #ListenUp Episode 30 Stefanie Bourne - Principal, Earl Lawson Elementary (Leavenworth, KS)

October 31, 2019 12:24 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MB

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!!

Kansas Principals #ListenUp Episode 29 Dr. Kristen Kuhlmann - Andover HS Principal

October 17, 2019 12:33 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MB

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!!

Kansas Principals #ListenUp Episode 28 Kathleen Cigich - Lakewood Elementary - Blue Valley Schools

October 03, 2019 12:31 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MB

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

Kansas Principals #ListenUp Episode 27 Ryan Creadick - Principal, Liberty Middle School (Pratt, KS)

September 19, 2019 12:35 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MB

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....

Kansas Principals #ListenUp Episode 26 Stacey Green-Stockton Elementary School Principal

September 04, 2019 22:49 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MB

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....

Kansas Principals #ListenUp Episode 25 - Duane Dorshorst - KASSP/KAESP Director

August 22, 2019 12:07 - 33 minutes - 46 MB

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!

KASSP ListenUp Episode 24 LIVE at USA-Kansas Convention

May 30, 2019 19:41 - 41 minutes - 58.1 MB

#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

KASSP Listen Up Episode 23 Rod Sprague - Spring Hill Middle School Principal

May 21, 2019 17:34 - 54 minutes - 75 MB

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??!!

KASSP Listen Up Episode 22 Danny Bauer - Better Leaders Better Schools

May 15, 2019 21:59 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MB

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!

KASSP Listen Up Episode 21 Dr.Britton Hart - Emporia High School Principal

May 08, 2019 22:23 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MB

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!!

KASSP Listen Up Episode 20 Brad McCormick - Scott Community High School

May 02, 2019 12:06 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MB

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!

KASSP Listen Up Episode 19 Loren Hatfield - Wichita Southeast HS Assistant Principal

April 17, 2019 17:31 - 47 minutes - 66 MB

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???

KASSP Listen Up Episode 18 Greg Lehr - Valley Center Intermediate School

April 03, 2019 17:52 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MB

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**

KASSP Listen Up Episode 17 Hugoton Middle School Principal

March 21, 2019 12:07 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MB

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?!?

KASSP Listen up Episode 16 Donna Zerr - Augusta High School

March 06, 2019 19:57 - 40 minutes - 63.8 MB

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!

KASSP Listen up Episode 15 Clint Albers - Olathe South High School

February 20, 2019 20:27 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MB

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.....

KASSP Listen Up Episode 14 Rena Duewel - Journey School of Choice

February 06, 2019 18:58 - 36 minutes - 51.2 MB

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

KASSP Listen Up Episode 13 Dr. Stephanie McNemar - Colby High School

January 23, 2019 20:16 - 46 minutes - 64.7 MB

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!

KASSP Listen Up! Episode 12 - Chris Legleiter- Leawood Middle School

January 10, 2019 13:01 - 27 minutes - 44.7 MB

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

KASSP Listen Up Episode 11 Adam Welcome - Kids Deserve It

December 25, 2018 23:59 - 27 minutes - 48.7 MB

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

KASSP Listen Up! Episode 10 - Jarred Furhman -Principal, Basehor-Linwood High School

December 19, 2018 15:34 - 29 minutes - 48.3 MB

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

KASSP Listen Up! Episode 9 Steven Kimmi - Tescott Schools K-12 Principal

December 12, 2018 23:42 - 38 minutes - 61.8 MB

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...

KASSP Listen Up! Episode 8 Brett Potts - Blue Valley West High School

December 06, 2018 13:16 - 35 minutes - 59.4 MB

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....

KASSP LISTEN UP! - Episode 2 Marc Williams - Spring Hill High School

December 04, 2018 16:34 - 16 minutes - 27.7 MB

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

KASSP - Listen Up! Episode 7 - Deeanna Scherer - Atchinson County Community High School

November 29, 2018 20:17 - 23 minutes - 37.4 MB

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

KASSP - Listen Up! Episode 6 Ron Barry Halstead Middle School

November 19, 2018 20:18 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MB

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

KASSP - Listen Up - Episode 5 - Eric Sacco - Principal Clifton Clyde Schools

November 19, 2018 20:16 - 14 minutes - 22.2 MB

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

KASSP - Listen Up! Episode 4 Ottawa Middle School

November 17, 2018 03:07 - 14 minutes - 27.9 MB

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

KASSP - Listen Up! Episode 3 Jacque Feist - Dodge City High School

November 17, 2018 03:04 - 26 minutes - 39 MB

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

KASSP - Listen Up! Episode 1 Joe Gerber - Halstead High School

November 17, 2018 02:51 - 9 minutes - 14.5 MB

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_