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


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


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!


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


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!


Our Goddard group of #elevateleadership 2 is off and running today as they reflect on their learning and action since our last meeting. Throughout the day, leaders will unpack relationships, culture, and the importance of communication. #edleadershipmatters


In June 2023, we began working with Great Bend USD 428 providing Customized PD to support them in building capacity for school improvement. We are excited to share this video feature about their work to lead change! If you are interested in bringing customized PD to your district, reach out at usaoffice@usakansas.org. Watch the feature here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBB5G08ve-Q

We are in Chanute and Dodge City today working with leaders in Elevate Leadership 2. Today, participants are diving into the topic of relationships learning how they can build trust, support, and communication through intentional action! #elevateleadership #edleadershipmatters


Our Kansas City group of Elevate Leadership 3 folks is meeting today in Lenexa. Today, leaders are focusing on cultivating collaborative cultures and analyzing learning from their last session on building direction. #edleadershipmatters #elevateleadership


Our Board of Directors is meeting today at our offices in Topeka. The board is comprised of members from each of the organizations under the USA-Kansas umbrella. We appreciate their leadership and service on this board. #edleadershipmatters


Today, we are in Goddard and Topeka for day 3 of Elevate Leadership 1. These dedicated leaders are spending time collaborating, reflecting, and planning on how they can enhance collective efficacy, trust, and academic emphasis in their buildings! #edleadershipmatters


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
