Dr. Marty Stessman oversees Executive Leadership Services for USA-Kansas and has been a leader in our work to expand coaching and professional development to Superintendents across Kansas. We are glad to have you as a leader on our team, Dr. Stessman!
Jim Karleskint is a retired Kansas Legislator who now serves as the Director of Legislative Services for USA-Kansas. Jim ensures that we are up to date on current state legislative issues. Thank you for your service to public education, Jim!
Kim is the Business Manager here at USA-Kansas and the glue that holds in all together! Enjoy your holiday, Kim, and may you and your grandkids make the most special memories.
Today, we get to hear from Jerry Henn, Associate Executive Director of USA-Kansas. We are excited for Jerry and his family as they celebrate the holidays together!
This week, each staff member will be sharing what they are most thankful for this year. Houston Chinn, Office and Outreach Coordinator, is kicking it off for us with his exciting news! Congratulations, Houston and Avery. The USA-Kansas family is excited to expand!
Sara Warnow, Operations Specialist, had this to share when asked what she was most thankful for this year. Thank you for all you do, Sara! Our team would be lacking in goodness and goodies without you!
As we look to the week ahead, we wanted to share that our office will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, Wednesday, November 27- Friday, November 29. We will be sharing staff posts throughout the week highlighting what we are most thankful for! Have a safe and happy holiday!
Each month, we post two articles to our LinkedIn page. This month, our focus is on telling your story. As we near the end of American Education Week, consider how you might engage stakeholders in the important work of school . Use the QR codes to access both articles. #aew24
Leaders are working today in Lenexa to learn more about high performing school cultures and academic optimism as part of the Elevate Leadership 1 Program. This afternoon, we will also unpack the What Matters Most framework. #elevateleadership #edleadershipmatters
We are working with our Elevate Leadership 2 cohort in KC today at the @USD_232 offices. Today, leaders are unpacking culture and climate, their values, and how to best establish trust. #edleadershipmatters #elevateleadership
Superintendent Dr. Kellen Adams is in Salina today taking leaders through School Finance University 101. This workshop is designed to help leaders dig deeper into the complexity of school budgeting so that they can better lead their schools & communities. #edleadershipmatters
Today, we recognize the start of American Education Week. This week is celebrated annually to highlight the important work that happens in our public schools each and every day to support students and their educational pursuits. Let's celebrate the power of education! #aew24
Kansas Superintendents finished up KSSA Day hearing from Anisa Sullivan Jimenez & Malik Ray on Leading Through Change: Navigating Education's Evolving Landscape. Thanks to Mammoth Sports Construction for sponsoring this session! #KSSA #edleadershipmatters
Superintendents at KSSA Day heard from sponsors KCAV, SuperEval, & Ameritime, Dr. Blake Flanders with the Kansas Board of Regents, and Miss Kansas Alexis Smith. #KSSA #edleadershipmatters
USA-Kansas is in Maize today working with new principals with #KELI. Leaders unpacked their why and values and analyzed the impact they are having as instructional leaders. #edleadershipmatters
Superintendents at KSSA Day heard from Anne Brown, CEO of the Cook Center for Human Connection, about the the transformative power of human connection as the foundation for engaging, empowering, and educating parents. #kssa #edleadershipmatters
Superintendents from around the state are in Wichita today for KSSA Day at the KASB conference. They started their morning off with breakfast and a presentation by KSSA Day sponsor Capturing Kids' Hearts. #KSSA #edleadershipmatters
The KSSA Board of Directors met this afternoon in Wichita. They had robust discussion around the upcoming legislative session, superintendent needs and programming, and more. Thanks to Hutton for hosting us! #KSSA #edleadershipmatters
We also spent the day in KC working with our Elevate Leadership 3 group. They spent the day analyzing right drivers for successful school reform and tools to focus their direction to achieve building goals. Thanks to Nabholz for hosting us! #elevateleadership #edleadershipmatters
Today, we spent time in Dodge City with our new leaders as part of our partnership with #KELI #edleadershipmatters
