Cool Coffee with Kansas Principals

Encouraging Teacher Leadership Principal Kelly Whittaker Ottawa High School, USD 290 X: @kelwhitt217   The mission of the  Kansas Principals Association , an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and support all principals through optimized learning, collaborative leadership, networking, and service. Read more about the KPA  HERE ....

Perspective Topic : Productive Struggle Dr. Justin Bogart Principal Piper High School X: @apbogart ;  Piper School District, USD 203 The mission of the  Kansas Principals Association , an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and support all principals through optimized learning, collaborative leadership, networking, and service. R...

April Baugh Spearville Elementary Principal USD381 Facebook- April Hosheit Baugh TikTok- @prinicpalbaugh   Sign up to submit your own Principal's Perspective! The mission of the  Kansas Principals Association , an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and support all principals through optimized learning, collaborative leadership,...

State Assessments in October!? Cody Dunlap K-12 Principal Cunningham - USD 332 X: @USD332Principal   Sign up to submit your own Principal's Perspective! The mission of the  Kansas Principals Association , an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and support all principals through optimized learning, collaborative leadership, networ...

Supporting students’ social-emotional learning to build a stronger school culture Inge Esping Principal McPherson Middle School USD 418 - McPherson Public Schools 2025 Kansas Middle School Principal of the Year Facebook https://facebook.com/mmsbullpups X: @IngeSpinga   Sign up to submit your own Principal's Perspective! The mission of the  Kansas Principals Association , an organization committed...

"Mattering"--Do your people to know they matter? Stacey Green Pre-K-8 Principal Stockton Grade School USD 271 Stockton X: @usd271sgs   Sign up to submit your own Principal's Perspective! The mission of the  Kansas Principals Association , an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and support all principals through optimized learning...

Student Appreciation Week Mr. Casey Seyfert USD 273 Beloit Jr. Sr. High School 7-12 Principal Sign up to submit your own Principal's Perspective! The mission of the  Kansas Principals Association , an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and support all principals through optimized learning, collaborative leadership, networking, a...

Topic: Beyond the Box: Rethinking Education for Today’s Kids Principal/Director Erica Shook  Ad Astra Academies, K-12 District: USD 313, Buhler Instagram: @Ms_Shook , School Facebook   Sign up to submit your own Principal's Perspective! The mission of the  Kansas Principals Association , an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and...

Topic: Responding to Parents Principal Mike Wiley California Trail MS Olathe, USD 233 X: @KSUWiley   Sign up to submit your own Principal's Perspective! The mission of the  Kansas Principals Association , an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and support all principals through optimized learning, collaborative leadership, networ...

In this episode of Cool Coffee, Principal Heath Henderson from Skelly Elementary School discusses the importance of educational leadership, professional development, and community partnerships. He shares insights on the KPA conference , including his own presentation, the current school year, and the significance of building relationships within the educational environment. Heath also offers valua...

Topic: Bring Your Best Principal Travis Rogers Wichita South High School  USD259 Wichita South HS on Facebook     Sign up to submit your own Principal's Perspective!   The mission of the  Kansas Principals Association , an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and support all principals through optimized learning, collaborative lea...

"Who are You?" Dr. Amy VanRheen Principal at Louisburg High School USD 416 @LhsUsd416   Sign up to submit your own Principal's Perspective! The mission of the  Kansas Principals Association , an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and support all principals through optimized learning, collaborative leadership, networking, and ser...

Principal Greg Rosenhagen Cheney High School, USD 268 USA-Kansas Rep Sign up to submit your own Principal's Perspective! The mission of the  Kansas Principals Association , an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and support all principals through optimized learning, collaborative leadership, networking, and service. Read more abo...

"Find Joy in Connecting with Students!" Robert Cave, Jr. Assistant Principal & Activities Director Piper High School Piper Schools USD 203 IG: @cavemanphs X:  @CavePHS Sign up to submit your own Principal's Perspective! The mission of the  Kansas Principals Association , an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and support all...

Perspective Topic: "Music can make our life easier" Brad Jones Principal at Seaman High School - Topeka X:  USD 345 Facebook: SeamanHighUSD345/ Sign up to submit your own Principal's Perspective! The mission of the  Kansas Principals Association , an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and support all principals through optimized...

Perspective Topic - The person in the glass Michael McCambridge Assistant Principal Independence High School USD 446 X - @Mccambridge_ Sign up to submit your own Principal's Perspective! The mission of the  Kansas Principals Association , an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and support all principals through optimized learning...

Perspective Topic - Building a Culture of Trust Dr. Todd Dain Principal of Shawnee Mission South HS USD 512 X: @SMSouthTDain Sign up to submit your own Principal's Perspective! The mission of the  Kansas Principals Association , an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and support all principals through optimized learning, collabor...

Content Warning: This episode discusses the topic of suicide and digital blackmail targeting teens. Listener discretion is advised. 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Languages: English, Spanish Hours: Available 24 hours Call 988 Text 988   -------------------------------------------------------------------- Episode Summary In this episode of Cool Coffee, host Rick Sola speaks with Tom Simmons, princ...

In this engaging conversation, Cool Coffee host, Rick Sola, interviews Nicholas Owen, the principal of Southeast of Saline High School, discussing various aspects of education, including the unique culture of his school, the importance of intentional professional development, and the strategies for fostering a safe environment for both students and staff to learn and grow. Nick shares insights fro...

In this episode of Cool Coffee with Kansas Principals, Dr. Gail Holder, principal of Mill Valley High School, shares her journey to leadership, her philosophy on education, and the importance of community and culture in schools. She discusses her focus on professional development, school improvement goals, and strategies for sustaining momentum in education. Dr. Holder emphasizes the significance...

In this episode of Cool Coffee w/ Kansas Principals, featured guest, Mrs. Crystal Carothers, principal of Caldwell Elementary School and KPA president for the 25-26 school year discusses her journey in education, her preparations for the new school year, the importance of networking and mentorship in the educational community. As the 2025-26 KPA president, Crystal shares her vision for her role in...

Summary In this episode of Cool Coffee with Kansas Principals, Rick Sola interviews Rick Moulin, Superintendent of USD 204 Bonner Springs-Edwardsville. They discuss Moulin's extensive journey in education, his transition from teaching to administration, and the importance of consistency and connection in leadership. Moulin shares insights on "making new mistakes," the significance of behavior as c...

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In this episode of Cool Coffee, retiring principals Greg Oborny and JJ Libal, of USD 233 in Olathe, share their experiences and insights from their long careers in education. They discuss the importance of building relationships, the challenges of critical conversations, and the best advice they received throughout their journeys. The conversation emphasizes the need for visibility, integrity, and...

In this episode of Cool Coffee with Kansas Principals, host Rick Sola welcomes back familiar guests, as well as a couple new guests, to reflect on the recent USA Kansas Conference (2025). The conversation highlights key takeaways from the conference, including the importance of networking, effective leadership strategies, and the role of student leadership in shaping school culture. The principals...