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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...

🎙️🎙️On the newest Cool Coffee, two seasoned educators, Mike Wiley, Principal of California Trail Middle School of Olathe Public Schools and Dr. Mark Schmidt, Assistant Superintendent of Special Education in the Blue Valley School District, both retiring at the end of the 2025-26 school year, share insights on their careers, leadership, and the evolving landscape of education. They reflect on impactful moments, mentorship, and the importance of resilience, listening, and purpose in shaping future educators.

Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or the link below:

https://CoolCoffee.podbean.com/e/cc117-career-reflections/

CC#117: Career Reflections from the Many Chairs w/ Principal Mike Wiley (USD 233) and Asst. Superintendent of Special Education Dr. Mark Schmidt (USD 229) | Cool Coffee w/ Kansas Principals SHOW SUMMARY: In this heartfelt conversation, two seasoned educators, Mike Wiley, Principal of California Trail Middle School of Olathe Public Schools (USD 233) and Dr. Mark Schmidt, Assistant Superintendent of Special Education in the Blue Valley School District (USD 229), both retiring at the end....

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The newest Cool Coffee features an increasingly relevant topic for our schools to consider: AI. 2024 Ohio POY, author, and speaker, Dr. Michael Martin, talks about leveraging this technology, his “80-20” rule, and how to integrate responsibly in schools.

Check out CC #116!

https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-uyzxv-1aa4eeb

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CC#116: Turning AI into a Competitive Advantage w/ Dr. Michael Martin - 2024 Ohio POY In this insightful interview, Dr. Michael Martin, a high school principal and AI enthusiast, shares his journey with AI, its impact on education, and practical strategies for integrating AI responsibly in schools. Discover how AI can be a powerful tool for teachers and students alike, and learn abou...

Our KPA High School and Middle School Principal of the Year winners and our Assistant Principal of the Year winner are in D.C. with for their annual recognition. Congratulations to our honorees and thank you for representing our state and .

Hey Kansas Principals--it's Assistant Principals Week! Shout out your amazing APs who are connecting with kids, working with families, problem-solving with staff, and making the school a better place.

Post your assistant principals, tag us, and use to recognize those amazing administrators in your office--let's see the awesome APs of Kansas!