Cool Coffee

Candid conversation, relevant topics, educational leaders from across the great state of Kansas…this is KPA’s Cool Coffee with Kansas Principals!

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Ohio POY 2024 shares AI insight on the newest Cool Coffee podcast…

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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://t.co/sVgnS97wFc

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Great insight and application in this episode…check it out!

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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://t.co/sVgnS97wFc

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Be sure to check in Thursday when the newest Cool Coffee episode drops featuring Virginia's 2026 principal of the year, Principal Derek Cantrell!

Principal (and author) Cantrell talks about his experience consolidating 2 rival HS and how they became "better together"...be sure to tune in!

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Listen now!

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Good words from Principal Kurt Seiler on his visit to Washington DC and the time Kansas' members of congress gave school leaders. Thank you @RepMann @RepDerekSchmidt @RepDavids @RepRonEstes @JerryMoran and @RogerMarshallMD for your genuine time!

Full episode: https://t.co/gG1bwAWKXC (or your favorite podcast platform)

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🚨🎙️Speaking about their recent trip to Washington DC, Principals Heath Henderson (Skelly Elementary in El Dorado, KS) and Kurt Seiler (Independence High School) share their mutual appreciation for the time they had with so many of our elected officials here in Kansas. Listen as they share about points of advocacy and their incredible experience visiting the nations capitol.🎙️🚨

https://t.co/gG1bwAWKXC

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Get insight from Principal Fillipi!

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🚨🎙️Principal Eric Filippi of @WichitaUSD259 is the featured principal in the newest @KPACoolCoffee podcast.

Eric shares insights on community engagement, the significance of alumni connections, and advice for new administrators…another Kansas principal doing great things for students! Check it out! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://t.co/5zrw0x4rzJ

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Coming soon, Principal Eric “Flip” Filippi of Wichita Heights in @WichitaUSD259, shares about being a homegrown principal in CC#111: Homegrown, Hometown Pride with Principal Filippi…check it out Thursday!

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Wonderful conversation with Principal Chase…invest in your own growth by tuning in! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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🚨 🎙️Check out the newest Cool Coffee w/ Kansas Principals featuring Principal Dawn Chase of Horton Elementary School. Speaking on the importance of building relationships, creating clear procedures and routines, and managing time effectively, Principal Chase provides insight into the role and is another example of a Kansas principal doing great things in their school…listen on your favorite platform or at the link below!

https://t.co/lMMkCyQ3Xy

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Hear this, @hoka?

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Principal Shawn Henderson of Hays High School and Cool Coffee host talk about the importance of having comfortable shoes…good advice for new administrators!

Check out the full episode on your favorite podcast platform or here: https://t.co/89klAhYATo

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🎧🎙️Sometimes things happen as a principal…even while recording a podcast! Check out the newest episode of Cool Coffee!

FULL EPISODE: https://t.co/snIOkmxLO1

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Even got through a fire alarm in this episode! Check out this conversation!

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🚨🎧Principal Shawn Henderson of @hays489 talks about the new Hays HS building, protecting staff time, and good advice on the newest @KPACoolCoffee--check it out! ⬇️⬇️
https://t.co/89klAhYATo

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Opening a building is a once in a career opportunity…listen to the thoughts and actions from a principal still months away from opening doors to the school on CC#107…great to listen while traveling over break!

https://t.co/Ygb1d8yf60

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So many #CoolCoffeePrincipals to catch up on! Check out all episodes—full feature and “bite-sized” perspectives:
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https://t.co/kbGn9oxBhU

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Opening a building is a once in a career opportunity…listen to the thoughts and actions from a principal still months away from opening doors to the school on CC#107…great to listen while traveling over break!

https://t.co/Ygb1d8yf60

#EdChat #Principals #Leadership #CoolCoffeePrincipals

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Audio from @KSPrincipals newest Cool Coffee w/ Principal Courtney Domoney of @bvschools. Principal Domoney is opening the new Wolf Springs MS in August 2026--lots of work to do! Episode drops 12/18!

All episodes: https://t.co/wnbDFVDvni

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Tune in Thursday for the latest episode of Cool Coffee w/ @KSPrincipals! This ep. features Principal Courtney Domoney of Wolf Springs MS in @bvschools, set to open in August 2026. Interesting insight on starting a new school!

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I can tell if a school has effective admin within minutes of walking into the school. I watch the office staff, custodians & faculty interact in the hall, their demeanor & interactions w/other staff & students. It's true everyone impacts culture, but Leadership is the thermostat!

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Part 2 from this panel is now available! Listen in on their insight as they answer questions from the Fall 2025 @BakerUniversity leadership cohort for future administrators…listen now!

https://t.co/jy0tpPmcpS

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Congrats to friend of the show on an honor well deserved! Listen to Mr. Henderson as he talks about his great school in the October 2025 episode, CC#85!

https://t.co/Ei3TkhNsSB

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Today, we had the pleasure of recognizing and honoring two outstanding Kansas Administrators! This morning, we recognized Heath Henderson (Skelly Elementary, USD 490) as the 2026 KS Elementary Principal of the Year. Congratulations, Heath! #POY2026 #KSPrincipals

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Part 1 and 2 are now available…hear the whole discussion and valuable insight at
https://t.co/Erij2wIdbf

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Check out the newest Cool Coffee, a principal panel edition, with some amazing Kansas Principals! This panel takes questions from @BakerUniversity’s Fall 2025 leadership cohort of future administrators to talk through various aspects of the job. This is part 1 of a 2 part show…check it out!

https://t.co/S9FiBxfoPj

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Congrats to an awesome guy and friend of the show. Well deserved!

Listen to Kurt on CC#15 as he shares about their strategies and success at IHS from the Fall of 2024…

https://t.co/ir3Zx0R1vk

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This morning, we surprised and recognized Kurt Seiler as the 2026 Kansas High School Principal of the Year. Mr. Seiler is the principal at Independence High School in USD 446. Congratulations, Mr. Seiler on this well-deserved recognition! #KSPrincipals #POY2026