Kssa Talk

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.

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.matz@mcpherson.com> 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 <whagerman@usd309ks.org> Dr, Randy Watson <randy.watson@mcpherson.com> 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.