Ralph Beacham, Associate Executive Director, Southeast Kansas Education Service Center – Greenbush (Interlocal 609) has been named the 2011 Outstanding Service Award recipient by United School Administrators of Kansas (USA|Kansas). Beacham was recognized by the association and colleagues on Thursday, January 27, 2011, during the USA|Kansas annual convention in Wichita.

Each year, USA|Kansas bestows upon one of its administrators the Outstanding Service Award – the highest honor the organization awards. This individual is nominated by the presidents of each of the 10 statewide member associations and is recognized for outstanding contributions to the profession and for exemplary leadership. This individual MUST be a member of USA|Kansas. The final selection will not be announced until the opening session at the USA|Kansas annual convention on Thursday, January 27, 2011.

The Kansas Association of Middle School Administrators (KAMSA) is proud to announce the 2012-2013 KAMSA Middle School of the Year Awards. The KAMSA selection committee has completed their selection process, and Kevin Logan of Lyons Middle School was selected as 2012-2013 KAMSA Middle School Principal of the Year. Lisa Krone, Clark Middle School, Bonner Springs, was named 2012-2013 KAMSA Assistant Principal of the Year.

Topeka, Kansas – The Kansas School Superintendents' Association has selected Olathe Superintendent Marlin Berry as the 2013 Kansas Superintendent of the Year. Candidates for superintendent of the year are assessed according to their professionalism, communication, community involvement and leadership in meeting the needs of students. As Kansas Superintendent of the Year, Dr. Berry will be recognized at the KSSA Awards and Recognition breakfast during the USA|Kansas annual convention in January, and will go on to compete in the National Superintendent of the Year program. In addition, KSSA provides a $1,000 scholarship to a high school senior selected by the Kansas Superintendent of the Year.

Topeka - On Tuesday, USA|Kansas and school leaders will appear before Legislative Committees to share stories about innovation and excellence in Kansas public schools. Rather than complaining about the challenges our state and our districts face, our organization is focused on solutions and engaging in a dialogue about how best to support Kansas students succeed in a global market.

Topeka - Rod Garman, North Fairview Elementary School principal, has been named United School Administrators of Kansas (USA|Kansas) president for 2011-2012. In 2009, Garman was appointed to the USA|Kansas board of directors by the Kansas Association of Elementary School Principals (KAESP).