Cool Coffee w/ Kansas Principals

Cool Coffee w/ Kansas Principals

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. 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.

Episodes

April 30, 2025 5 mins

A Principal's Perspective: Work-life...balance?

Rick Sola

Principal

Chisholm Trail Middle School, USD 233

X: @MrRickSola

Adam Grant quote--7/12/2022

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Perspective Topic: Dance Through the Storms

Courtney McCartney Principal Frank Layden Elementary Frontenac Public Schools USD 249

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A Principal's Perspective: A Message from the Heart

Stacey Green Pre-K-8 Principal Stockton Grade School USD 271 Stockton X: @usd271sgs

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A Principal's Perspective: Increasing Student Participation Through Enrichment Before/After School Activities

Jeremy Thomas

Principal

Eudora Middle School, USD 491

X: @EudoraSchools

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A Principal's Perspective: "If it were me, I'd want to know." (Todd Whitaker) 

Heath Henderson

Skelly Elementary/USD 490 Principal

USA Kansas Board of Directors

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Perspective Topic:  The importance of SEL on school culture

Rachel Buessing

Principal

Rock Creek Middle School

USD 323, Rock Creek Schools

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Perspective Topic:  Lower your stress by connecting with kids!!  Be involved!

Mr. Casey Seyfert

Principal 7-12

Beloit Jr. Sr. High

USD 273

X = @caseyfert

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In this episode of Cool Coffee with Kansas Principals, host Rick Sola speaks with Jenny Steele, the principal of Manchester Park Elementary, about her journey from middle school to elementary education, the unique Spanish immersion program at her school, and the challenges and successes that come with it. They discuss the importance of community support, the enrollment process, and the transition of students to middle school, as we...
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Perspective Topic: Staying Positive Amongst the Chaos

Bryan Kindle

Asst. Principal/Athletic Director

California Trail Middle School

@OlatheSchools

The stresses in administration can be tough to navigate. Here is my perspective on how to stay positive, bring the energy, and make the most of everyday.

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Perspective Topic: Leading from your Extremes

Ariel Jankord Principal Lincoln Elementary USD 290 - Ottawa School District @mrsjankord

Principal Ariel Jankord of Lincoln Elementary, USD 290, shares the reason some schools have the "it" factor can be attributed to a leader leaning into their contradictory extremes. This perspective is a reflection of an episode from Craig Groeschel's leadership podcast.

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Perspective Topic: First Year Reflections

Brandie England

Assistant Principal

California Trail Middle School

Olathe Public Schools

X: @BrandieEnglan13

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A Principal's Perspective: Managing the Hurry

Amy VanRheen

Principal at Louisburg High School

USD 416

X: @LhsUsd416

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A Principal's Perspective: Building a Positive School Culture

Amy Flinn

Principal

West Elementary School

Wamego USD 320

X: @WestJrRaiders

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Perspective Topic: Be Visible, Be Approachable, Be Authentic

David Self

Principal

Northwest High School

USD 259, Wichita Public Schools

X: @david_m_self

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Perspective Topic: Let feedback be the fuel for growth

Dr. Jenny Woolever

Principal

Frontier Trail Middle School

Olathe Schools USD 233

X: @WooleverJenny

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A Principal's Perspective: Words of Encouragement and Organization Tools

Stefanie Lane

Principal

Garfield Elementary, USD 379

X: @usd379

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A Principal's Perspective: The power of YES; a tip to help staff communicate with students that need support.

Dr. Shawn Roberts Principal Scott City Elementary School Facebook: Scott Community Schools USD 466

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Perspective Topic: Pep Talk to Make it Through to the End of The Year

Kyrie Edwards

Principal

Valley Center Middle School

USD 262: Valley Center

Surviving and Thriving to the End of the Year

Step One: Work Hard, Play Hard, Step Two: Pick a “Leave Day”, Step Three: Get Where the Fun Is—In Classrooms

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Perspective Topic: Personal Professional Development 

Mr. Tyler Applegate 

Asst. Principal 

Chanute High School 

Chanute USD 413

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A Principal's Perspective: What would you change from your 1st year?

Mrs. Leslianne Craft

Principal

X: @lesWatso

Andover Central Middle School, USD 385

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