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🚨🎙️Just in time to start the school year, a new Cool Coffee with Principal Ariel Jankord of Lincoln Elementary School in Ottawa, USD 290. Culture, routines, PLCs…listen in on our newest featured principal!

https://CoolCoffee.podbean.com/e/cc121/

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CC#121: Culture, Routines, and PLCs with Principal Ariel Jankord Lincoln Elementary - USD 290 | Cool Coffee with Kansas Principals In this episode, Ariel Jankord shares her insights on building strong PLCs, establishing effective routines at the start of the school year, and creating a positive school culture. She discusses practical strategies for principals to foster collaboration, set expectations, and support staff developm...

KPA’s Cool Coffee podcast for principals launches a new season Thursday, 7/30!

In episode 1 of season 3, hear from 2026-27 KPA President, Principal Kelly Whittaker of Ottawa Public Schools Usd 290, as she shares her vision and goals for the KPA.

Providing PD on-the-go, this podcast shares stories and insight from across the state and country! Follow “Cool Coffee with Kansas Principals” on your favorite platform and you’ll never miss a featured principal or educational leader!


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The Kansas Principal's Association (KPA) is currently seeking breakout session proposals for their annual conference in November. Go online to learn more and submit your breakout proposal before the deadline September 1st! https://www.ksprincipals.org/o/kpa/article/3035197

We wrapped up the final day of the NAESP Conference with a closing keynote from Dr. Miguel Cardona. Before the keynote, we celebrated each state's Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year, and we were proud to cheer on Kansas's own Sarah Thomas from Ross Elementary in Dodge City USD 443!

We are in Orlando this week for the NAESP National School Leaders Conference. Thank you to our KPA Leaders for their involvement and advocacy at the national level.

Season 2 of Cool Coffee…that’s a wrap! Nominate a principal in your network doing amazing work and they may just get featured in season 3 of Cool Coffee!

Listen to episode 119 as season 2 comes to a close. Check the show notes to connect and nominate a guest for season 3!

CC#119: Season 2...That's a Wrap! | Cool Coffee w/ Kansas Principals In this episode, Kansas Principal and Cool Coffee Host, Rick Sola, wraps up season two of "Cool Coffee," sharing insights on current trends in education technology and AI, while also inviting principals nationwide to engage with the podcast for its upcoming season 3rd season. Connect with our host u...

Cool Coffee with Dr. Danielle Ambrosia, 2026 Pennsylvania Assistant Principal of the Year, about her success with PBIS in high school…it can be done!

Episode #118 of Cool Coffee can be found on Apple, Spotify, Podbean, and now YouTube! Just search “Cool Coffee w/ Kansas Principals” or click the link below to the direct site.

https://CoolCoffee.podbean.com/e/cc118-pbis-success-in-high-school-w-dr-danelle-ambrosia-state-college-area-hs-pa-apoy-2026/

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CC#118: Innovative Strategies for Effective PBIS in High Schools w/ Dr. Danelle Ambrosia - State College Area HS - PA APOY 2026 | Cool Coffee w/ Kansas Principals In this episode of Cool Coffee, 2026 Pennsylvania Assistant Principal of the Year, Dr. Danielle Ambrosia, shares her insights on implementing and evolving PBIS in a high school setting. Discover how her team has successfully fostered a positive school culture through innovative strategies like menta...