KSSA Talk

Mark Crawford Superintendent USD 210 Hugoton, Kansas Mark has worked at USD 210, Hugoton, as the district leader since July 2007.[...] The post Mark Crawford Superintendent USD 210, Hugoton (KSSA Talk #37) appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Beverly Mortimer Superintendent USD 333 Concordia, Kansas Beverly Mortimer was an elementary teacher and junior high science teacher from January[...] The post Beverly Mortimer, Superintendent USD 333, Concordia (KSSA Talk #36) appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Today on KSSA Talk Dr. Bill Hagerman talks to Dr. Steve Wyckoff about such topics as Innovative Districts and School[...] The post Dr. Steve Wyckoff – Innovative Districts And School Finance Changes (KSSA Talk #35) appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Destry Brown has been an educator for 31 years.  He spent 11 years as an elementary teacher, 7 years as[...] The post Destry Brown KSSA President Elect (KSSA Talk #34) appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Noelle Ellerson Associate Executive Director, Policy & Advocacy at AASA, The School Superintendents Association. Ellerson is the legislative support person for[...] The post Noelle M Ellerson, Associate Executive Director AASA (KSSA Talk #33) appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Chery Semmel of USA Kansas rejoins Bill Hagerman for another podcast. Topics in this podcast centered on the Efficiency Committee’s recommendations[...] The post Cheryl Semmel Executive Director of USA Kansas (KSSA Talk #32) appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Dr. Randy Watson joins KSSA Talk to discuss his recent selection as the Kansas Superintendent of the Year, and an[...] The post Dr. Randy Watson – Selected Kansas Commissioner of Education & Kansas Superintendent Of The Year (KSSA Talk #31) appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Mr. Gibson joined the Valley Center administrative team in July of 2012. He has worked in a wide variety of[...] The post Cory Gibson Superintendent, USD 262 Valley Center (KSSA Talk #30) appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Dr. Diane DeBacker, Kanas Commissioner of Education, has been working in education for the past 32 years. In addition to[...] The post Dr. Diane DeBacker, Kansas Commissioner of Education (KSSA Talk #29) appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) has a history of excellence in leadership. Since its formation in 1844, only[...] The post Cindy Lane – Superintendent Of Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KSSA Talk #28) appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Cheryl Semmel, Executive Director, USA Kansas rejoins Bill Hagerman for another podcast. Topics for the day centered on  what is currently[...] The post What’s Happening Around Topeka With Cheryl Semmel (KSSA Talk #27) appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

  Topeka, Kansas – The Kansas School Superintendents’ Association has selected Lawrence Superintendent Rick Doll as the 2014 Kansas Superintendent of[...] The post Dr. Rick Doll – Superintendent Of The Year (KSSA Talk #26) appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Dr. Kiblinger is superintendent at USD 308, Hutchinson, Kansas. Dr. Kiblinger started in education in Fredonia in southeast Kansas. She[...] The post Dr. Shelly Kiblinger, Superintendent USD 308 (KSSA Talk #25) appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

In this episode of KSSA Talks Bill Hagerman visits with Donald Fast from Educational Design Solutions, a company specializing in[...] The post Lexia – Changing The Future Now – With Don Fast (KSSA Talk #24) appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Please excuse our technical difficulties. Chery Semmel of USA Kansas rejoins Bill Hagerman for another podcast. Topics for the day[...] The post Cheryl Semmel of USA Kansas (KSSA Talk #23) appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Join Gary Sechrist and Dr. Hagerman as they review KASB’s goal setting process using SWAT analysis. KASB Whole Board Training/Leadership[...] The post Goal Setting (KSSA Talk #22) appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Join Bill Hagerman, Cody Heitschmidt and Steve Wyckoff as they tackle educational awareness and the ability to use digital communication[...] The post The Value Of Digital Communication/Social Media (KSSA Talks #21) appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

KELI The mission of the Kansas Educational Leadership Institute is to collaborate and share resources to support professional growth of[...] The post Dr. Don Wells, KELI Mentor, Past Executive Director KSSA (KSSA Talk #20) appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

. Ken Willard . Represents the following school districts in central Kansas   District 7 First elected to the State Board in[...] The post Mr. Ken Willard, KSBE (KSSA Talk #19) appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Glen Suppes, President KSSA Today’s Topics College and Career Readiness School Finance Collective bargaining Common Core USA and KSSA Is[...] The post Glen Suppes, Update from the President KSSA (KSSA Talk #17) appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Darin Headrick, Superintendent Kiowa County Schools Join Bill Hagerman and Darin Headrick as they discuss the latest topics from the[...] The post Darin Headrick, Chairman For The Council Of Superintendents (KSSA Talk #16) appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Deb Haneke, CFO, ESSDACK Deb joined the ESSDACK staff in 1997.  Before stepping into the role of CFO, Deb provided[...] The post KPERS Changes, Deb Haneke (KSSA Talk # 15) appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Dr. John Heim  Dr. John Heim is executive director of the Kansas Association of School Boards.  Dr. Heim came to KASB after serving as the superintendent for the Emporia Public Schools for 13 years.  Prior to that he was the executive director of the Educational Services and Staff Development Association of Central Kansas (ESSDACK) in [...] The post Dr John Heim – Executive Director Kansas Association of School Boards (KSSA Talk #14) appeared first on KSSA Talk. The post Dr John Heim – Executive Director Kansas Association of School Boards (KSSA Talk #14) appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Deb Haneke joined the ESSDACK staff in 1997.  Before stepping into the role of CFO, Deb provided leadership as the Director of Professional Development.  She received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Fort Hays State University. Join Bill Hagerman as he talks with Deb Haneke about KPERS and some of their upcoming changes. Dates [...] The post Deborah Haneke ESSDACK’s Chief Financial Officer (KSSA Talk #15) appeared first on KSSA Talk. The post Deborah Haneke ESSDACK’s Chief Financial Officer (KSSA Talk #15) appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Cheryl Semmel – Executive Director, United School Administrators of Kansas and Kansas School Superintendents’ Association Please excuse our technical difficulties.   Semmel currently serves as the executive director for USA|Kansas and the Kansas School Superintendents’ Association (KSSA).  She is also the president-elect for the Association of State Executives (ASE), which is affiliated with AASA, and a [...] The post Kansas United School Administrators – Cheryl Semmel (KSSA Talk #13) appeared first on KSSA Talk. The post Kansas United School Administrators – Cheryl Semmel (KSSA Talk #13) appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

  Corey Shultz – PBA Architect  Safe Rooms – Is Your Safe Room Safe? The safest place for school children during severe weather is a designed/engineered storm shelter that meets Federal Emergency Management Agency guidelines.  Corey Schultz is among the top designers in the country and has lead PBArchitects in designing 50 shelters, protecting the [...] The post Safe Rooms: Is Your Safe Room Safe? (KSSA Talk #12) appeared first on KSSA Talk. The post Safe Rooms: Is Your Safe Room Safe? (KSSA Talk #12) appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Sue Givens, Superintendent, El Dorado USD #490 Sue Givens is currently Superintendent of Schools in El Dorado – USD 490. A proud product of Kansas public education, Givens attended both Highland and Midway of Denton high schools, then earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from Emporia State and Wichita State Universities, respectively. Formerly assistant superintendent in Pratt – USD 382, [...] The post Sue Givens, El Dorado USD #490 (KSSA Talk #11) appeared first on KSSA Talk. The post Sue Givens, El Dorado USD #490 (KSSA Talk #11) appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Dr. Doug Moeckel Dr. Doug Moeckel is the Deputy Director at KASB. His primary duties include board of education training, superintendent searches and strategic planning. Dr. Moeckel’s experiences include 36 years in education including administration, teaching and coaching. His administrative experience includes time as superintendent of schools in Ellsworth as well as building level leadership at [...] The post Dr. Doug Moeckel, Deputy Executive Director (KSSA Talk #10) appeared first on KSSA Talk. The post Dr. Doug Moeckel, Deputy Executive Director (KSSA Talk #10) appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Jim McNiece Bill’s KSSA Talk interview today is with Mr. Jim Mc Niece. Jim was elected to serve on the Kansas State Board of Education in November of 2012.  He represents District 10 which includes parts of South Central Kansas, as well as a portion of the City of Wichita.   Mr. Mc Niece has served [...] The post Jim McNiece, Kansas State Board of Education (KSSA Talk #9) appeared first on KSSA Talk. The post Jim McNiece, Kansas State Board of Education (KSSA Talk #9) appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Mr. Glen Suppes, Smoky Valley School District USD#400 Glen Suppes is the superintendent of schools of Smoky Valley USD 400 in Lindsborg.  He has been a physical education instructor, athletic director and served as high school principal for 14 years.  Prior to coming to Smoky Valley in 2000, Glen was principal at Hillsboro High School for [...] The post Glen Suppes, President Elect, KSSA (KSSA Talk #8) appeared first on KSSA Talk. The post Glen Suppes, President Elect, KSSA (KSSA Talk #8) appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Dr. Steve Abrams, Chairman Senate Education Committee Dr. Abrams, Chairman Senate Education Committee, is a key proponent of the Coalition of Innovation Districts bill. Dr. Steve Abrams (born 1949) is a Republican member of the Kansas Senate, representing the 32nd District. He was a member of the Board of Education for USD 470 inArkansas City, Kansas. In 1995, [...] The post Dr. Steve Abrams, Chairman Senate Education Committee (KSSATalk #7) appeared first on KSSA Talk. The post Dr. Steve Abrams, Chairman Senate Education Committee (KSSATalk #7) appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Dr. Marlin Berry, Olathe USD #233 Kansas Superintendent Of The Year Candidates for superintendent of the year are assessed according[...] The post 6 Dr. Marlin Berry – Kansas Superintendent Of The Year appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Dr. Don Wells, Executive Director, KSSA The Kansas School Superintendents’ Association (KSSA) announced Dr. Don Wells as the new executive[...] The post 5 Dr. Don Wells, Executive Director KSSA, KSSA and Legislative Update appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Terri Peckham Director of Student Services Terri coordinates and oversees Direct Student Services at ESSDACK which includes the 14 ESSDACK Learning Centers.  The learning centers offer a diploma completion program that provides adult learners the opportunity to complete their high school diplomas. Learning centers also provide credit recovery options for high school students. Additional services she […] The post 15 WBC Terri Peckham and Dropout Recovery appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Mike Mathes Mr. Mathes has served Seaman Schools since 1993; first as an assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent and then[...] The post 4 Mike Mathes, Seaman USD #345, Conversation and Legislative Update appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

McPherson USD #418 College & Career Advocates   Elise Matz, McPherson Middle School Elise Matz Elise was born and[...] The post 3 A discussion with McPherson’s College and Career Advocates appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Dr. Steve Noble, DURHAM-HILLSBORO-LEHIGH USD 410 Steve’s Blog, Experience Learning Twitter @StevePNoble “College and Career Ready means an individual has the[...] The post 2 Dr. Steve Noble joins Dr. Bill Hagerman in discussing the new definition of College and Career Ready appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Dr. Bill Hagerman Dr, Randy Watson Olathe’s Marlin Berry Named 2013 Kansas Superintendent of the Year Topeka, Kansas –[...] The post 1 Pilot: Dr. Bill Hagerman and Dr. Randy Watson, appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Steve and Kevin talk about learning badges. The conversation was prompted by an article by Tom Vander Ark titled On Merit Badges.     Introduction to Merit Badges You can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and future careers as you earn merit badges. There are more than 130 merit badges. Any Boy Scout may earn […] The post 14 WBC Kevin Honeycutt Part 2, Learning Badges appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Kevin Honeycutt This episode features an interview that we did with Kevin Honeycutt. Kevin is a coworker, close friend, and renowned worldwide speaker on educational topics. More information can be found on Kevin at his website which is loaded with valuable information. This interview lasts about 45 minutes which is much longer than our typical show will […] The post 13 WBC Kevin Honeycutt, Catching Up With Kevin appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Gary Sechrist Superintendent Gary Sechrist has announced his intent to take early retirement affective June 30th.  He tendered his resignation to the USD 405 Board of Education at the January BOE meeting. Sechrist has accepted a position with the Kansas Association of School Boards in their leadership division.   “I was not looking for a new […] The post 12 WBC Gary Sechrist – School Leadership appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Dr. Howard Pitler, Chief Program Officerr, McREL As chief program officer, Howard works with schools, districts, and state agencies to improve teacher pedagogy to impact student achievement and has been invited to present at technology conferences throughout the country. He is the lead author of Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Worksand developed McREL’s Power Walkthrough […] The post 11 WBC Dr. Howard Pitler, McREL appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Dr. John Heim, Executive Director, Kansas Association of School Board.     KASB KASB is a not-for-profit organization located in Topeka, Kansas and dedicated to serving members of governing boards for unified school districts, community colleges, area vocational-technical schools and cooperatives, interlocals and regional service centers. KASB will… Provide a culture of collaboration and service. […] The post 10 WBC John Heim, Kansas Association of School Boards appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Ali Hughes – CEO With a background in secondary school teaching and management in the UK, and with 10 years experience in tertiary education within New Zealand, Ali brings a wealth of managerial and education experience to her role as CEO of CORE. Ali holds a Masters in Business (MBA), is a member of the […] The post 9 WBC A world perspective, education down under in New Zealand appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

In episode 5 Dr. Mike Cook and I talked about our visit to Centre, Kansas USD #397. Today’s interview is with Centre USD #397 Superintendent Jerri Kemble. Jerri Kemble, Superintendent USD 397 Centre. Centre School District USD 397 The USD 397 Schools are Centre High School, Centre Junior High School, Centre Middle School and Centre […] The post 8 WBC Jerri Kemble Centre USD #397, A Great Place For Learning appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Prof. Ian W. Gibson ,comes from a background in teaching, school based curriculum development, school leadership, and teacher education. ian.gibson@gmail.com Professor Ian Gibson is a consultant to Imagine Education and a Professorial Fellow in Teacher Education at Liverpool Hope University. He is also Education Director for tara.Education, an NGO focusing upon teacher education, teacher quality, and […] The post 7 WBC Professor Ian Gibson And The State Of Education Around The World appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Cris has over 15 years of experience as a highly qualified educator and consultant both in the state of Virginia and Kansas. Cris has taught in many capacities K-12 specializing in reading, behavior management, learning disabilities, and autism. Cris is an Autism Specialist and for a number of years consulted for Autism Spectrum Disorder and Severe Multiple Disabilities for […] The post 6 WBC Cris Richardson Children On The Autism Spectrum appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Mike currently serves as the Executive Director of ESSDACK where he oversees the many ESSDACK activities, services, and personnel. A former teacher and administrator, he has been at the helm of the organization since 1997. Mike received his doctoral degree from Wichita State University where his research emphasis was in the use of scenario building […] The post 5 WBC Dr. Mike Cook And A Visit To The The Centre School District, Perk And Al’s In Lost Springs appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Glenn came to ESSDACK in 2000 to work as the Social Studies Specialist on the Curriculum Development Team. Prior to ESSDACK, Glenn taught for almost a decade as a middle level Social Science teacher before spending five years in the Social Science department at Tabor College, Hillsboro, Kansas. As a state certified standards trainer with […] The post 4 WBC Glenn Wiebe Teaching Social Studies In The 21st Century appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

Jerry retired from ESSDACK in Hutchinson KS, after over 15 years of supporting Apple products in K-12 school districts. He’s helped with a number of one-to-one laptop initiatives, setting up servers, cloning and wired and wireless networks and working with my schools to help manage them. Recently I’ve worked with several districts on iPad carts […] The post 3 WBC Jerry The Tech Guy And The Impact Of New Technologies In Education appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.