Teachers in the Western Kansas Leadership Academy met today to learn about What Matters Most, influences on student learning, and more! This program seeks to build leadership capacity through investment in teachers! Thank you @KASBPublicEd and @swplains for your partnership.
Today, leaders in Elevate Leadership 3 analyzed how collaborative cultures impact progress toward achieving building goals! Thanks to Newton Public Schools for being such great hosts. #elevateleadership #edleadershipmatters
We are spending time today with our folks in Elevate Leadership 1 starting with a Brain Smart Start and accountability and reflection. Today, we will also spend time learning about collective efficacy, trust, and asset based thinking! #elevateleadership
Leaders are working hard today in Salina, Chanute, and Garden City! In addition to their work to #elevateleadership, attendees in Salina also heard from Grant Lane with Ameritime who spoke about KPERS. We appreciate the support, sponsorship, and valuable retirement information.
Today, we are in Manhattan for the Kansas Math Summit, a free event brought to Kansas educators by our partners at @ImagineLearning. It is a packed house as teachers and curriculum leaders learn more about high-impact mathematics instruction. #edleadershipmatters
Sarah Perryman is the Impact and Advancement Specialist for USA-Kansas doing program evaluation and marketing. Sarah wrote about how much she enjoys hosting Thanksgiving in our November issue of Under the Umbrella. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Jessica Griffin Serves as the Assistant Executive Director for Professional Learning. This year, she is thankful for the health and well-being of her family. We are so thankful for Jessica's leadership on our team.
Jara Wilson is the newest member of the USA-Kansas team joining us as our Assistant Director of Leadership and Learning in January. We are so glad to have Jara on our team and wish her family the best as they expand in the near future!
Executive Director G.A. Buie is most thankful for his family at home and the family he has in the USA-Kansas staff. G.A. also serves as Executive Director of KSSA. We could not do it without great people! Happy Thanksgiving, from my family to yours.
Wishing you all a fulfilling and memorable Thanksgiving! We are so thankful for the opportunity to serve and work with you.
Jessi Clark, Director of Marketing and Communications, is an integral part of our team! No matter the distance, the USA-Kansas family is united. We are so happy to have you on the team, Jessi!
Cara Ledy, pictured in red, is the Director of Principal Leadership and Executive Director of the @KSPrincipals. Thank you for your leadership, Cara, and wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving.
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
