Welcome to Cool Coffee with Kansas Principals! By and for school administrators, this podcast is intended to promote candid discussion and offer insight from a building leader’s perspective. Just as the job provides, topics will vary and may even be random. The goal is to bring timely, interesting, comical, and/or relevant conversation for the building principal to enjoy. Brew your coffee and take a sip before it cools...this is Cool Coffee with Kansas Principals.
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Cool Coffee: A Principal's Perspective 4 - John Cannon - Ellsworth Jr/Sr HS
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KPA President and principal of Ellsworth Jr/Sr High School in USD 327 shares a quote he sees as the "essence of his leadership style" and one that may be of value to other leaders.By KPA: Kansas Principals Association
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Cool Coffee: A Principal's Perspective 3 - Mike Wiley - California Trail MS
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Mr. Mike Wiley, principal of California Trail Middle School of Olathe Schools, USD 233, shares his perspective on the importance of the morning crosswalk greeting. This daily task may present itself as a bit mundane, but Mr. Wiley shares the value he places on this daily task as it relates to relationships with his students and families.…
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Cool Coffee: A Principal's Perspective 2 - Sara Conley - Pleasanton HS
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Principal Sara Conley of Pleasanton High School, USD 344, shares about the value and importance of the school principal. This perspective will be sure to remind and encourage principals how worth the effort the job is no matter the challenges.By KPA: Kansas Principals Association
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Cool Coffee: A Principal's Perspective 1 - Dr. Todd Dain - Shawnee Mission South HS
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Dr. Todd Dain, principal of Shawnee Mission South High School, gives a preview of his upcoming KPA Conference presentation with Principal Kelly Whittiker (Ottawa High School) on November 6/7, 2024 regarding "drinking from a fire hose". Dr. Dain also shares insight on what it means to be a "trust willing" leader and explains how that mindset will gr…
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Cool Coffee 6 - Mr. Chris Rinehart - Plainville Elementary School
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***Note: There is an audio *hum* beginning just after the first minute and ending right at 10 minutes (AC unit)*** Mr. Chris Rinehart, principal of Plainville Elementary School, shares about his path to the chair, spirit day dilemmas, and Plainville's successful district operated daycare system that is now 3 years in operation. He explains how the …
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Cool Coffee 5 - Mr. John Cannon - Ellsworth Jr/Sr High
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Mr. John Cannon, principal of Ellsworth Jr/Sr High, talks about the school year that just started, some of his favorite quotes, and his new role as KPA's president. John provides insight on his time with the KPA, how it's been so valuable for him as a professional, and how it can be valuable for any school administrator in Kansas. Listen to this ep…
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Cool Coffee 4 - Mrs. Stacey Green - Stockton Grade School
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35 year educator, Mrs. Stacey Green, talks about how excited she still is to be in education, some lessons and advice along the way, and the value of promoting gratitude amongst staff. Reference book by Shelly Miller: Rhythms of Rest: Finding the Spirit of Sabbath in a Busy World Adam Grant quote: 7/12/2022 X post https://x.com/AdamMGrant/status/15…
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Cool Coffee 3 - Ms. Megan Hankins - Louisburg Middle School
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Ms. Megan Hankins, principal of Louisburg Middle School in the Louisburg USD 416 school district, just completed her first year as principal. This was also her first "official" year as an administrator. Listen in as Ms. Hankins discusses how she prepared last year, what she'd do different, and how she plans to move forward in year 2 on the job. 00:…
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Cool Coffee 2 - Dr. Todd Dain - Shawnee Mission South HS
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Dr. Todd Dain, principal of Shawnee Mission South High School and 2023 NASSP Principal of the Year, discusses school culture and the intentional efforts he makes to bring in new staff members at the start of the year. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome to Cool Coffee 01:08 Dr. Todd Dain's Journey to Becoming a Principal 05:39 The Power of Building Rela…
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Cool Coffee w/ Kansas Principals Ep.1 - The Intro
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Made by Kansas principals, for Kansas principals. Candid conversation, relevant topics, principals from across the great state of Kansas...sit back, take a sip, and enjoy...this is Cool Coffee w/ KS Principals! YOUR FEEDBACK IS APPRECIATED! Leave suggestions, guest recommendations, questions HERE! Connect with us on... X: @KSPrincipals Facebook: KS…
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