KSPrincipals

10/12/2026

🚨🎙️“Common sense and the little things”…start the week with Cool Coffee’s newest Principal’s Perspective by Principal Eric Sacco of Clifton-Clyde PreK-8. 3 minutes of principal PD at the link below. New “perspectives” every weekday during October’s .

Follow the show and leave feedback to spread the insight and voices of our principals!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cool-coffee-with-kansas-principals/id1764171943?i=1000795928159

Podcast Episode · Cool Coffee with Kansas Principals · October 12 · 3m

10/10/2026

Clearly a bit clunky with the computer screen selfie, but coming soon is a fun Cool Coffee conversation with principal and Drip Effect co-author, Jessica Cabeen that also serves as a preview of KPA’s November conference. She, along with other co-author, Jimmy Casas, will have keynotes at the November 4 & 5 principal conference!

Conference Theme—From Drips to Transformation: How Everyday Leadership Shapes Extraordinary Schools—this is a great conference and is only a few short weeks away!

Register now at the link!

The Cool Coffee episode with Dr. Cabeen will release on 10/22.

https://www.ksprincipals.org/o/kpa/page/kansas-principals-conference?fbclid=IwVERDUAU3PLdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAWZkaWQWUQBKNIgYZzgfyQFNUOMAICmkCgQoDHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR6S_vrBWGarWmKFf4wGwXFz5EDQyNSry8S2zyerlCGkyKvcUDOvgv3Z0NoCuw_aem_WhKu6OA3ODsa7Iou8mHOpQ

10/09/2026

🚨🎙️Today’s Principal’s Perspective topic is “Scoreboards”…Principal Stefanie Lane of Lincoln Elementary School in Clay Center, KS highlights how scoreboards help them stay on track…tune in for this 3 minute Principal’s Perspective!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cool-coffee-with-kansas-principals/id1764171943?i=1000794029930

Podcast Episode · Cool Coffee with Kansas Principals · October 9 · 3m

10/08/2026

Taking a pause on the Principal Perspectives for our regularly scheduled full-feature. Hear from 2026 Kansas Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year, Mrs. Sarah Thomas of Ross Elementary in Dodge City, KS! Sarah shares about her journey, insights, and the rewarding challenges of educational leadership. Take a listen then tune back in Friday for another Principal’s Perspective episode!

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cool-coffee-with-kansas-principals/id1764171943?i=1000793844010

10/07/2026

🚨🎙️”Make it easy to do the right thing”: A Principal’s Perspective by 2025 KS MS POY, Inge Esping. Listen in on day 7 of the perspectives. Tomorrow, a regularly scheduled full feature will drop with 2026 KS Elementary APOY, Sarah Thomas…follow the show to keep up!

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cool-coffee-with-kansas-principals/id1764171943?i=1000793638192

Podcast Episode · Cool Coffee with Kansas Principals · October 7 · 4m

10/06/2026

🚨🎙️”The Almost Mentality”: a new Cool Coffee episode can be listened to in the amount of time it takes for your coffee to brew! Invest in yourself with KPA’s daily October bite-sized principal PD podcasts in recognition of . Today is from Principal Toby Ruder of Summit Trail MS in Olathe Public Schools…enjoy!

https://CoolCoffee.podbean.com/e/cc128/

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Topic: The Almost Mentality Toby Ruder Principal Summit Trail Middle School Olathe Public Schools - USD 233 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...

10/05/2026

🚨🎙️“Maximizing Your Building Leadership Team”…Kick off the week with Principal Frank Bell of Gardner-Edgerton High School as he shares his perspective…search “Cool Coffee with Kansas Principals” on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, etc. or click the link below…

Topic: Maximizing Your Building Leadership Team Principal Frank Bell Gardner-Edgerton High School USD231 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 op...

10/02/2026

There is still time to register for the Secretary's Workshop coming up on October 14th in Wichita. You can learn more about the schedule for the day and reserve your spot by visiting us at https://www.ksprincipals.org/o/kpa/page/secretary-workshop

10/02/2026

🚨🎙️CC #126–”The Importance of Trust”—A Principal’s Perspective by Danielle Ambrosia of State Area College High School. Day 2 of our daily “perspectives” this . Follow on your favorite platform for daily, bite-sized principal PD!

https://CoolCoffee.podbean.com/e/cctbd-the-importance-of-trust-a-principals-perspective-by-danielle-ambrosia-state-college-area-hs/

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Topic: The Importance of Trust Danielle Ambrosia Assistant Principal - State College Area High School, Pennsylvania 2026 APOY State College Area School District on IG The mission of the Kansas Principals Association, an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong su...

10/01/2026

It’s October 1st and the start of ! In honor of this wonderful profession and the people doing the job, we’re featuring different principals daily throughout the month who will share their “perspective” on a topic of their choosing.

Batting leadoff is Principal Travis Rogers of Wichita South HS in Wichita Public Schools. His topic is “Inspire Greatness” and can be found at the link below.

Follow KPA’s “Cool Coffee with Kansas Principals” for automatic daily updates and give us feedback through your preferred podcast platform. These mini episodes can be completed in the time it takes to brew your coffee and is a great way to start your day!

Enjoy and have a Happy Principals Month!

https://CoolCoffee.podbean.com/e/cctbd-inspire-greatness-a-principals-perspective-by-travis-rogers-wichita-south-hs/


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The National Principals Association (NPA)
National Association of Elementary School Principals

Topic: Inspire Greatness Travis Rogers Principal Wichita South High School USD259 Wichita, KS X - 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 t...