Cool Coffee with 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
Topic: Doing something new (& for yourself) doesn't have to be SCARY!
Principal Kyrie Edwards
School Name: Valley Center MS
District: USD 262, Valley Center
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/USD262VCMS
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Topic: Failure is a Good Thing
Assistant Principal
Ulysses High School
USD 214
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Summary
In this episode, Principal Glen Williams discusses how KPA's principals conference from the past is still impacting his building today. Principal Williams also shares about his journey to leadership, his school's token system, and the importance of servant leadership and community connection. Discover another principal doing great things in the building and listen in on Principal William...
Topic: Boundaries and Balance Shawn Henderson Principal, Hays High School USD 489
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Perspective Topic: Sometimes it’s about more than the behavior
Laurel Scott
Principal
Haven High School
USD 312
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Topic: Bring Your Best
Principal Heath Henderson
Kansas 2026 Elementary Principal of the Year
Skelly Elementary School - El Dorado School District
USD490
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Topic: Intentional Relationship Building--Start Tomorrow
Building Principal
Washington Elementary School
USD 418, McPherson, Kansas
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Show Summary
In this episode, Dr. Jessica Cabeen shares her journey through various educational roles, her insights on leadership, balancing work and family, and introduces her latest book, The Drip Effect: Breaking Free From Hustle Culture. Also a keynote speaker at the November 4th/5th KPA principal conference in Wichita, Dr. Cabeen discusses ongoing learning, practical strategies for effective leadership, prioritization, and sel...
Topic: Building A Lancer Legacy (Collaboration across the district)
Principal April Baugh
Spearville Elementary School
USD 381-Spearville
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Topic: A Communication Lesson in Six Words
Principal Rick Sola
Chisholm Trail Middle School
Olathe Public Schools - USD 233
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Topic - Monday Ramp! Start the week with an all school gathering.
Principal
Kingman Elementary School
USD 331 Kingman Norwich
Instagram - @mr.pickleheadkes_eagle
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Topic: Learning to Let Go
Principal Jenny Steele
Manchester Park Elementary School
USD233
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Topic: Taking Care of YOU!
Principal Kelly Whittaker
Ottawa High School
USD 290
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Topic: Making the Most Out of Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences
Principal Joel Wells
Elmont Elementary School
Seaman Schools, USD 345
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Topic: Relationships...Especially When Difficult
Principal
Louisburg Middle School
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Topic: Common Sense and the Little Things
PreK-8 Principal
Clifton-Clyde Grade and Middle School
USD 224
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Perspective Topic: Scoreboards
- Stefanie Lane
- Building Principal
- Lincoln Elementary
- USD 379/ KS
- https://www.facebook.com/lincolncubpride
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Episode Summary
Sarah Thomas, 2026 Kansas Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year and current AP at Ross Elementary School in Dodge City, Kansas, shares her journey, insights, and the rewarding challenges of educational leadership. Discover how her dynamic approach and community focus drive success and foster a positive school culture.
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USD 443 - Dodge City
Topic: Make It Easy to Do the Right Thing
Principal
McPherson Middle School
USD 418 McPherson Public Schools
X - @Mac Middle Pups
FB - @MMSBullpups
The mission of the Kansas Principals Association, an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and support all principals through optimized learning, collaborative leadership, networking, and service. Read m...
Topic: The Almost Mentality
Principal
Olathe Public Schools - USD 233
The mission of the Kansas Principals Association, an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and support all principals through optimized learning, collaborative leadership, networking, and service. Read more about the KPA HERE.
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