Cool Coffee with Kansas Principals

On this episode of Cool Coffee w/ Kansas Principals, Dr. Britton Hart, Assistant Executive Director of Leadership with KASB, shares his journey through education, highlighting the importance of servant leadership, humility, and teamwork. He discusses the challenges and responsibilities of being an administrator, the significance of building relationships, and offers valuable advice for aspiring le...

In this episode of Cool Coffee with Kansas Principals, Dr. Steve Archer, principal of Delaware Ridge Elementary School, shares his extensive experience in education and his insights on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). He discusses the transition from middle school to elementary education, the importance of building relationships with students, and the challenges of implementi...

A Principal's Perspective: Work-life...balance? Rick Sola Principal Chisholm Trail Middle School, USD 233 X: @MrRickSola Adam Grant quote--7/12/2022 --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click  HERE  to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED!  Leave show suggestions, guest recommendations, questions  HERE ! Connect with Cool...

Perspective Topic: Dance Through the Storms Courtney McCartney Principal Frank Layden Elementary Frontenac Public Schools USD 249 --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click  HERE  to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED!  Leave show suggestions, guest recommendations, questions  HERE ! Connect with Cool Coffee on... Follo...

A Principal's Perspective: A Message from the Heart Stacey Green Pre-K-8 Principal Stockton Grade School USD 271 Stockton X: @usd271sgs --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click  HERE  to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED!  Leave show suggestions, guest recommendations, questions  HERE ! Connect with Cool Coffee on......

A Principal's Perspective: Increasing Student Participation Through Enrichment Before/After School Activities Jeremy Thomas Principal Eudora Middle School, USD 491 X: @EudoraSchools --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click  HERE  to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED!  Leave show suggestions, guest recommendations, qu...

A Principal's Perspective: "If it were me, I'd want to know." (Todd Whitaker)  Heath Henderson Skelly Elementary/USD 490 Principal USA Kansas Board of Directors --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click  HERE  to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED!  Leave show suggestions, guest recommendations, questions  HERE ! Conne...

Perspective Topic:  The importance of SEL on school culture Rachel Buessing Principal Rock Creek Middle School USD 323, Rock Creek Schools --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click  HERE  to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED!  Leave show suggestions, guest recommendations, questions  HERE ! Connect with Cool Coffee on...

Perspective Topic:  Lower your stress by connecting with kids!!  Be involved! Mr. Casey Seyfert Principal 7-12 Beloit Jr. Sr. High USD 273 X =  @caseyfert --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click  HERE  to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED!  Leave show suggestions, guest recommendations, questions  HERE ! Connect wit...

In this episode of Cool Coffee with Kansas Principals, host Rick Sola speaks with Jenny Steele, the principal of Manchester Park Elementary, about her journey from middle school to elementary education, the unique Spanish immersion program at her school, and the challenges and successes that come with it. They discuss the importance of community support, the enrollment process, and the transition...

Perspective Topic: Staying Positive Amongst the Chaos Bryan Kindle Asst. Principal/Athletic Director California Trail Middle School @OlatheSchools The stresses in administration can be tough to navigate. Here is my perspective on how to stay positive, bring the energy, and make the most of everyday. --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and clic...

Perspective Topic: Leading from your Extremes Ariel Jankord Principal Lincoln Elementary USD 290 - Ottawa School District @mrsjankord Principal Ariel Jankord of Lincoln Elementary, USD 290, shares the reason some schools have the "it" factor can be attributed to a leader leaning into their contradictory extremes. This perspective is a reflection of an episode from Craig Groeschel's leadership podc...

Perspective Topic: First Year Reflections Brandie England Assistant Principal California Trail Middle School Olathe Public Schools X: @BrandieEnglan13 ---------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click  HERE  to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED!  Leave show suggestions, guest recommendations, questions  HERE ! Connect with C...

A Principal's Perspective: Managing the Hurry Amy VanRheen Principal at Louisburg High School USD 416 X: @LhsUsd416 --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click  HERE  to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED!  Leave show suggestions, guest recommendations, questions  HERE ! Connect with Cool Coffee on... Follow us on X:  @K...

A Principal's Perspective: Building a Positive School Culture Amy Flinn Principal West Elementary School Wamego USD 320 X: @WestJrRaiders --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click  HERE  to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED!  Leave show suggestions, guest recommendations, questions  HERE ! Connect with Cool Coffee on....

Perspective Topic: Be Visible, Be Approachable, Be Authentic David Self Principal Northwest High School USD 259, Wichita Public Schools X: @david_m_self --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click  HERE  to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED!  Leave show suggestions, guest recommendations, questions  HERE ! Connect with...

Perspective Topic: Let feedback be the fuel for growth Dr. Jenny Woolever Principal Frontier Trail Middle School Olathe Schools USD 233 X: @WooleverJenny --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click  HERE  to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED!  Leave show suggestions, guest recommendations, questions  HERE ! Connect with...

A Principal's Perspective: Words of Encouragement and Organization Tools Stefanie Lane Principal Garfield Elementary, USD 379 X:  @usd379 --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click  HERE  to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED!  Leave show suggestions, guest recommendations, questions  HERE ! Connect with Cool Coffee on....

A Principal's Perspective: The power of YES; a tip to help staff communicate with students that need support. Dr. Shawn Roberts Principal Scott City Elementary School Facebook: Scott Community Schools USD 466 --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click  HERE  to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED!  Leave show suggestions...

Perspective Topic: Pep Talk to Make it Through to the End of The Year Kyrie Edwards Principal Valley Center Middle School USD 262: Valley Center Surviving and Thriving to the End of the Year Step One: Work Hard, Play Hard, Step Two: Pick a “Leave Day”, Step Three: Get Where the Fun Is—In Classrooms ------------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and c...

Perspective Topic: Personal Professional Development  Mr. Tyler Applegate   Asst. Principal  Chanute High School  Chanute USD 413 --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click  HERE  to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED!  Leave show suggestions, guest recommendations, questions  HERE ! Connect with Cool Coffee on... Follo...

A Principal's Perspective: What would you change from your 1st year? Mrs. Leslianne Craft Principal X: @lesWatso Andover Central Middle School, USD 385 --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click  HERE  to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED!  Leave show suggestions, guest recommendations, questions  HERE ! Connect with C...

A Principal's Perspective: Grow Your Network! Daniel Ackland Principal Garnett Elementary USD 365 --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click  HERE  to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED!  Leave show suggestions, guest recommendations, questions  HERE ! Connect with Cool Coffee on... Follow us on X:  @KSPrincipals ;  @KP...

A Principal's Perspective: It Takes a Village-Recognizing Paras and Other School Staff Who Make a Difference Nicole Gilmore Assistant Principal Winfield Scott Elementary, USD 234 --------------------------------------- We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click  HERE  to contribute! YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED!  Leave show suggestions, guest recommendations, quest...

In this episode of Cool Coffee with Kansas Principals, Rick Sola interviews Rick Rivera, principal of Augusta High School, about his experiences advocating for education policy in Washington, D.C. They discuss the importance of education funding, building relationships with policymakers, and the need for educators to share their stories. Rivera emphasizes the significance of education as a great e...