
Over 70 national leaders are joining us today for a presentation on "Conversation Driven Evaluation: A Growth Model for Superintendent and Board Leadership" at the AASA Conference in New Orleans . This presentation is being presented by USA, KELI, KASB, and KSSA! #edleadershipmatters


This week, we are in New Orleans for the annual AASA Conference. Leaders from #KSSA are there to learn and support Dr. Renee Nugent in being recognized as the 2025 Kansas Superintendent of the Year. We wish her luck as a national contestant! #edleadershipmatters


Remember, next Tuesday (2/18) is Day on the Hill and Wednesday (2/19) morning KSSA is hosting a Capitol Visit. During these events, KSSA members will be meeting with their state legislators to advocate for public education. Use the QR code to find all you need to prepare for your visit! #edleadershipmatters


Superintendents are gathered in Salina as part of our Emerging Leadership Development program for Superintendents. This collaborative partnership with KASB, USA-Kansas, and KSSA is meant to support leaders in their first years of service to grow their capacity to be world class leaders. #edleadershipmatters


Superintendents are in Topeka today for KSSA LINKS. These meetings serve as a time for district leaders to meet, network, learn from one another, and hear from state leaders on issues pertinent to the role of district leader. #KSSA #edleadershipmatters


Kansas Superintendents finished up KSSA Day hearing from Anisa Sullivan Jimenez & Malik Ray on Leading Through Change: Navigating Education's Evolving Landscape. Thanks to Mammoth Sports Construction for sponsoring this session! #KSSA #edleadershipmatters


Superintendents at KSSA Day heard from sponsors KCAV, SuperEval, & Ameritime, Dr. Blake Flanders with the Kansas Board of Regents, and Miss Kansas Alexis Smith. #KSSA #edleadershipmatters


Superintendents at KSSA Day heard from Anne Brown, CEO of the Cook Center for Human Connection, about the the transformative power of human connection as the foundation for engaging, empowering, and educating parents. #kssa #edleadershipmatters


Superintendents from around the state are in Wichita today for KSSA Day at the KASB conference. They started their morning off with breakfast and a presentation by KSSA Day sponsor Capturing Kids' Hearts. #KSSA #edleadershipmatters


We had a great day at #KSSA LINKS yesterday welcoming leaders to Wichita for the @ksdehq "Great Ideas in Education Conference". LINKS is a great way for school Superintendents to stay connected and grow professionally. Visit us at https://www.kansassuperintendents.org/o/kssa


The #KSSA is pleased to announce the 3 finalists for the 2025 Kansas Superintendent of the Year. Congrats to Dr. Adams , Dr. Nugent @doc_nuge, and @derbysupt Heather Bohaty for this recognition. Tune in next Monday 10/7 LIVE for the announcement on Facebook. #edleadershipmatters





#KSSA Links has had a productive day working with Superintendents in Olathe. If you didn't make it to today's meeting, link up with your closest KSSA friend and ask for an update. You can also stay up to date by visiting https://www.kansassuperintendents.org/o/kssa


We are in Olathe USD 233 today with our #KSSA members for a morning of professional learning followed by our first "KSSA LINKS" meeting, formerly known as Council of Superintendents. Thank you to Benchmark Education for sponsoring this important day of learning & networking! #edleadershipmatters


Dr. Julia Lindsay, author of "Reading Above the Fray", is with us today in Manhattan, sharing with district leaders about the importance of building programs around the science of reading to make it stick! Thank you to Just Right Reader for sponsoring and hosting! #KSSA


Our KSSA Board of Directors is meeting this afternoon in Dodge City ahead of Council of Superintendents tomorrow. Thank you to our Board for your role in advancing the work of education in Kansas by being an advocate for your peers, staff, and students!


KSSA is wrapping up a wonderful day of personal growth and connections! KSSA members had the opportunity to work and learn with Dr. Jason Andrews, 2019 NYSOY.


KSSA Day 2023 - Austin Karr with Monkeythis is discussing maximizing social media as a communication tool with superintendents.


Superintendents are gathered in Wichita for KSSA Day to kick off the KASB Conference. Mark Leinweaver is talking to the group about the power of Character and the importance of supporting each and every child. Mark is delivering his message with energy and passion!


Final stop of the day, El Dorado USD 490 and new superintendent Jennifer Davis. She is making the always challenging transition to Supt from within the same system. All three Supts. are looking forward building on the success of those who came before them.





2nd stop, it was great catching up with new to Kansas, Superintendent Chuck Lambert. He comes to Kansas after serving as a superintendent in Nebraska. Chuck's building relationship in his new community and learning our Kansas ways! Some better, and maybe a few he needs more time.

