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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Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
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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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 23, 2025
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
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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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.
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
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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YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED!
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Follow us on X: @KSPrincipals; @KPACoolCoffee
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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 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 2025
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.
Sunday Apr 20, 2025
Sunday Apr 20, 2025
A Principal's Perspective: Managing the Hurry
Amy VanRheen
Principal at Louisburg High School
USD 416
X: @LhsUsd416
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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.
Saturday Apr 19, 2025
Saturday Apr 19, 2025
A Principal's Perspective: Building a Positive School Culture
Amy Flinn
Principal
West Elementary School
Wamego USD 320
X: @WestJrRaiders
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YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED!
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Follow us on X: @KSPrincipals; @KPACoolCoffee
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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.
Friday Apr 18, 2025
Friday Apr 18, 2025
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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YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED!
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Follow us on X: @KSPrincipals; @KPACoolCoffee
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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.
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
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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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.
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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YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED!
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Follow us on X: @KSPrincipals; @KPACoolCoffee
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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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We want to hear from you--take 2 minutes (or less) and click HERE to contribute!
YOUR FEEDBACK ON COOL COFFEE IS APPRECIATED!
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Follow us on X: @KSPrincipals; @KPACoolCoffee
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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.