
As many of us enjoy a snow day, consider using this new-found day at home to submit your proposal to present at the annual USA-Kansas Uniting Leaders Conference. There are five strands and multiple time slots available. Submit your proposal today! #edleadershipmatters


As we jump into a new year, consider the goals you have for your professional growth! How can USA-Kansas help you and your school community reach new levels of success in 2025?! Visit our website to learn more www.usakansas.org #edleadershipmatters


Happy New Year! We can't wait for what 2025 has in store.


We round out our highlights from 2024 with this share out from Sarah Perryman. It was a great year of growth and sharing stories that matter.


Jim Karleskint does the hard work of representing USA-Kansas and its members in the Kansas Legislature. Read his highlight below.


Jara Wilson is the newest member of USA-Kansas joining us in January of 2024. We appreciate her leadership on our team and in our state!


Jessi Clark might be the furthest from the office but she is certainly still an integral part of our team and daily operations! Read her 2024 highlight below.


Cara Ledy shares her highlight from 2024. As part of her work as Director of Principal Services, Cara serves as Executive Director for the @KSPrincipals.


Jessica Griffin, Director of Professional Learning, has done a phenomenal job growing our Elevate Leadership series. Our Elevate Leadership 3 cohorts both posed for a photo to close out 2024.


Today, we also get to hear from Kim Torrez as she shares her highlight from 2024.


Dr. Marty Stessman is an active member of our team who is frequently on the road for coaching. His highlight for 2024 reflects his dedication!


Today, our leader G.A. Buie reminds us to appreciate one another and not forget the spirit of the season.


Assistant Executive Director Jerry Henn reflects on his highlight from 2024.


Today, Sara Warnow shares her highlights from 2024 which include a sprinkle of personal and professional successes. Read all she had to share in the highlight below!


To close out the year, we asked staff to reflect on their highlight from 2024. Houston Chinn kicks us off with his highlight from 2024.


Before heading out on winter break, check your email for our final weekly newsletter of 2024. Follow us on social media for our highlights of 2024 before we kick off another amazing year of learning in 2025! #edleadershipmatters

The Call for Proposals is open for the 54th Annual Uniting Leaders Conference. The theme for this year's conference is AI: Authentic Influence. You can submit your proposal for one of our five learning clusters using the QR code below or this link: bit.ly/49HrKSo


This semester, we held days 1-3 of Elevate Leadership 1, 2, and 3 across multiple regional sites. Attendees provide feedback after each session; when averaging all data from this semester, Elevate Leadership earned 4.88 out of 5 stars! We call that a success! #edleadershipmatters


In looking ahead, we wanted to share that the USA-Kansas office will be closed Friday, December 20th through Wednesday, January 1st.


The Call for Proposals is now open for the 54th Annual Uniting Leaders Conference. The theme for this year's conference is AI: Authentic Influence. You can submit your proposal for one of our five learning clusters using the QR code. We can't wait to see you there!
