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.
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23 minutes ago
23 minutes ago
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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Contact the host: @MrRickSola, rfsola@olatheschools.org, or KPACoolCoffee@gmail.com
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.
2 days ago
2 days ago
Perspective Topic: Leading from your Extremes
Ariel JankordPrincipalLincoln ElementaryUSD 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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Contact the host: @MrRickSola, rfsola@olatheschools.org, or KPACoolCoffee@gmail.com
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.
3 days ago
3 days ago
Perspective Topic: First Year Reflections
Brandie England
Assistant Principal
California Trail Middle School
Olathe Public Schools
X: @BrandieEnglan13
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Contact the host: @MrRickSola, rfsola@olatheschools.org, or KPACoolCoffee@gmail.com
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.
4 days ago
4 days ago
A Principal's Perspective: Managing the Hurry
Amy VanRheen
Principal at Louisburg High School
USD 416
X: @LhsUsd416
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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.
5 days ago
5 days ago
A Principal's Perspective: Building a Positive School Culture
Amy Flinn
Principal
West Elementary School
Wamego USD 320
X: @WestJrRaiders
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Contact the host: @MrRickSola, rfsola@olatheschools.org, or KPACoolCoffee@gmail.com
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.
6 days ago
6 days ago
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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Contact the host: @MrRickSola, rfsola@olatheschools.org, or KPACoolCoffee@gmail.com
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.
7 days ago
7 days ago
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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YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED!
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Contact the host: @MrRickSola, rfsola@olatheschools.org, or KPACoolCoffee@gmail.com
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.
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
A Principal's Perspective: Words of Encouragement and Organization Tools
Stefanie Lane
Principal
Garfield Elementary, USD 379
X: @usd379
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Contact the host: @MrRickSola, rfsola@olatheschools.org, or KPACoolCoffee@gmail.com
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.
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
A Principal's Perspective: The power of YES; a tip to help staff communicate with students that need support.
Dr. Shawn RobertsPrincipal Scott City Elementary SchoolFacebook: Scott Community Schools USD 466
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YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED!
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Contact the host: @MrRickSola, rfsola@olatheschools.org, or KPACoolCoffee@gmail.com
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.
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
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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We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute!
YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED!
Leave show suggestions, guest recommendations, questions HERE!
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Follow us on X: @KSPrincipals; @KPACoolCoffee
Facebook: KSPrincipals
Contact the host: @MrRickSola, rfsola@olatheschools.org, or KPACoolCoffee@gmail.com
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.