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Cool Coffee w/ Kansas PrincipalsCC#38: A Principal's Perspective - LaTonia Kennedy - Leveraging Community PartnersA Principal's Perspective: "Leveraging Community Partners"
LaTonia Kennedy
Principal
Gordon Parks Academy
X for Wichita Public Schools
Facebook: LaTonia Kennedy
Is there a project that you would love to see happen at your school, but funding is an issue? Or, you would love to create reading groups during lunch time, but you don't have volunteers? It's as easy as leveraging your community partners through connections, celebrations and Solicitation. Through leveraging community partnerships, we were able to take students to Paris, France without any cost to the students or...2025-04-0305 min
THE BEAUTY BUSINESS PODCASTThe 7 Crucial Numbers To Know In Your Beauty Business
To grow your beauty business in 2025, it’s essential to track key numbers. This episode dives into what to measure, how to measure it, and what to do with the data.
Key takeaways:
What gets measured gets managed: Tracking the right numbers helps you make informed decisions.
The right numbers for YOU to track: The key numbers that matter most in your business for where you want to go.
KPI vs. KPA:
KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) measure past performance (lag measures).
KPAs (Key Performance Actions) track real-time actions that drive results.
How your numbers will ma...2025-02-1225 minThe Beauty Business PodcastThe 7 Crucial Numbers To Know In Your Beauty Business
To grow your beauty business in 2025, it’s essential to track key numbers. This episode dives into what to measure, how to measure it, and what to do with the data.
Key takeaways:
What gets measured gets managed: Tracking the right numbers helps you make informed decisions.
The right numbers for YOU to track: The key numbers that matter most in your business for where you want to go.
KPI vs. KPA:
KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) measure past performance (lag measures).
KPAs (Key Performance Actions) track real-time actions that drive results.
How your numbers will ma...2025-02-1225 min
Cool Coffee w/ Kansas PrincipalsCC#31: Artificial Intelligence w/ Trevor GoertzenIn Cool Coffee 31, Mr. Trevor Goertzen, former KPA communications director, catches us up on his most recent endeavor, that of AI in the schools. Now with SchoolAI, Trevor talks about how this new frontier for schools can, and is already, changing things in the classroom and schools...for the better! For those wondering about AI, Trevor peels back some of the possibilities and issues in this Cool Coffee w/ Kansas Principals.
Connect with Trevor Goertzen:
X: @Goertzen_edu
Connect thru email at trevor@schoolai.com
(full transcript and chapters of the episode below)
2025-01-3046 min
Leadership LeversBalancing People, Process & Profits in Healthcare Leadership with Stephen WillsHow do you create a culture that attracts top talent and inspires them to stay and thrive?In this Leadership Levers Podcast episode, Stephen Wills, CEO of Knoxville Pediatric Associates, explores the pivotal role of culture in overcoming organizational challenges and enhancing performance.Stephen shares his unique journey from journalism major to healthcare management, emphasizing how networking and adaptability shaped his career path. His leadership philosophy centers on learning from others, as demonstrated by his approach to transitioning into a role previously held for three...2024-12-0906 min
The Collision VisionBest Practices for Workplace Safety with Stephanie Birkholz | Saftey FirstToday, we’re continuing our Safety First: Prioritizing Health in the Workshop series by diving into best practices for workplace safety. Joining us today is Stephany Birkholz, regulatory project manager at KPA. Stephany is an expert in workplace safety and compliance, helping collision repair shops implement tools and strategies to protect their employees and improve operations. Today, we’ll explore practical steps shop owners can take to build safer workplaces and ensure long-term compliance with industry standards. We hope you enjoy! Connect with Stephany: Website: https://kpa.io/ Social: http...2024-11-1937 min
Doggy DojoHow to Train Your Dog with Love and Science with Annie GrossmanAnnie Grossman, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, is a journalist, certified dog trainer and the owner of School For The Dogs in Manhattan's East Village. Her new book is How To Train Your Dog With Love + Science. She also cohosts a podcast of the same name.
Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute advice or professional services by either the host nor any of the guests.
Author, How To Train Your Dog With Love + Science
Owner, School For The Dogs
...2024-11-1231 min
Cool Coffee w/ Kansas PrincipalsCC#25: Mr. Mike Wiley - California Trail Middle SchoolIn this episode, Principal Mike Wiley of California Trail Middle School shares about Father's Club, the activities they do, and impact it's having on his building. Father's Club is a grassroots effort that started in a Blue Valley high school but has since grown and spread to 40+ middle and high schools. Only 3 years into his program, Mr. Wiley's school and community are enjoying the fruits of this group's efforts.
https://fathersclub.org/
Mission Statement
The Father’s Club is a dad-led, grassroots effort creating simple ways for dads to be intentional with their KI...2024-11-0732 min
Cool Coffee w/ Kansas PrincipalsCC#20 - Mrs. Kelly Whittaker - Ottawa High SchoolMrs. Kelly Whittaker, 7 year principal of Ottawa High School, USD 290, discusses the success they've had with parent-teacher conferences, her time with the KPA, and the upcoming KPA conference where she'll lead a session for new and early year administrators. Conversation leads to the mutual value for new and veteran administrators to share ideas and work together as they navigate the "fire hose" of administration.
Contact Kelly Whittaker: whittakerk@usd290.org
X: @kelwhitt217
Kelly's favorite quote: Optimism doesn't mean that you are blind to the reality of the situation. It means that you remain...2024-10-2425 min
Barking MadFrom Lab to Lawn: Putting Pups First in the Research Process and BeyondIn this episode of Barking Mad, Jordan Tyler sits down with Jessica Smidt, Co-Owner and Trainer with Think Positive Pets Training and Behavior Services, alongside two members of the BSM Partners Research Team—Dr. Bradley Quest and Dr. Stephanie Clark. We explore how BSM Partners partnered with Jess and other KPA-certified dog training experts to ensure the 65 dogs used in its DCM research were successfully adopted to loving homes once the study concluded.The conversation covers:· The taboo of animal research· How socialization and training can make all the difference for dog adoption· ...2024-09-1830 min
Cool Coffee w/ Kansas PrincipalsCC#2: Dr. Todd Dain - Shawnee Mission South HSDr. Todd Dain, principal of Shawnee Mission South High School and 2023 NASSP Principal of the Year, discusses school culture and the intentional efforts he makes to bring in new staff members at the start of the year.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome to Cool Coffee
01:08 Dr. Todd Dain's Journey to Becoming a Principal
05:39 The Power of Building Relationships in Education
14:52 Onboarding New Staff Members: Understanding Student Backgrounds
18:29 Creating a Positive and Supportive School Culture
25:20 Being a New Principal: What to Be Tight On and What to Be Loose On2024-08-0129 min
UNLEASHED (at work & home) with Colleen Pelar123. Debbie Martin, LVT, VTS (behavior), KPA CTPDebbie Martin isn't only a vet tech. She's also a subject matter expert, an author, a public speaker, and a “psychiatric nurse for dogs.” Connecting all these roles together is a love of the relationships formed in each one, with both people and their dogs. Debbie joined me today to talk about the many hats she wears and how each one brings something to her life. Listen in as we discuss the similarities between child and puppy development, learning to meditate, a near-death experience on the highway, and living in the moment.
https://colleenpelar.com/123
2024-07-1744 min
Beers and Biscuits DogcastNot Just Ken with Ken MacLeodWelcome to Beers and Biscuits, a Dogcast for the rest of us!
Karen and Nicole talk with Ken MacLeod of My Positive Pup about the importance of making dogs feel safe, better engagement with dogs, and using a force free, positive reinforcement approach. Ken shares analogies and stories to help clients understand these concepts. Additionally, Ken highlights the importance of education and not judging people who may not have the same knowledge or experience. He also mentions the importance of teamwork and giving freedom to others in order to create a positive and supportive...2024-03-251h 13
The Baroo: A Podcast for Dogs and Their PeopleRe-Release: Is Your Dog Buzz-Killing Your Relationship?Send us a textIn honor of valentines day, certified professional dog trainer Irith Bloom is back to help those of you whose dogs may be buzz- killing your relationship. We chat about what to do if your dog gets anxious or ancy every time you even go in for a hug with your significant other. We also chat how to introduce your dog to your new love interest, how to introduce your dog to a new love interest's dog, and even how to introduce your dog to a new love interest's cat! Don't worry, we also tou...2024-02-1351 min
The Positive Puppy PodcastDogs Have Feelings & Emotions!In todays episode we discuss, what and how to stop counter surfing, what and how to stop resource guarding, what your puppies love languages are and how you can bond with your puppy!2024-02-0148 min
The Dog Training Unplugged Podcast#11: How to connect with your dog emotionallyThis is THE no.1 podcast where your dog’s voice is heard. The first of its kind. This podcast is where the TRUTH is told about dogs. You may not like what I talk about. You may not agree with the things I say. And that’s perfectly fine. Whether you agree or not, I would love to get a conversation going. It’s time for change. Change is always uncomfortable. But our dogs need us to change…..that’s why I’m doing this.
I reached out on social media encouraging people to connect with me and let me k...2024-01-2630 min
Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 AmysHunger Games - May the Odds Be Ever In Your FavorJoin the Amys and their cat-tastic guest, Tabitha Kucera, RVT, KPA-CPT, CCBC, VTS (behavior), and owner of Chirrups and Chatter Behavior Consulting and Training in Cleveland, Ohio, as they pounce, feet first (am I righting?), into the dynamics of cat behavior and intercat aggression. Misconceptions, myths, and generalizations about cat behavior have resulted in misleading and harmful labels that leave kitties in the dark when it comes to standards for behavioral wellness, quality of life, and cooperative care. And, when the dynamics of a multicat environment echo a blockbuster battle - a f...2024-01-0250 min
Ain't Nobody Coming 2 See U OtisWho Is KP?Who is KPA Big Love? Is he an upcoming hip-hop artist with a unique style that instantly grabs your attention? Is he a rising actor who has played roles such as a butler, an old movie manager, a drug kingpin, a British soldier, a movie assistant, a comedian, a loving father, etc.? No matter who you think he is, this episode invites him to tell you who he is and what he is all about.Time stamps:00:35 (Motivational Quote of the Week)As the motivational quote of the week, Otis...2023-11-281h 18
Internal Medicine For Vet Techs PodcastMeet the Speaker- With Tabitha Kucera IMFVT Conference 2023Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM, and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Not about... WITH the Tabitha Kucera RVT, VTS (Behavior), CCBC, KPA-CTP. Yvonne and Tabitha discuss behavior in pets and a quick sneak peek into her lecture at our first-ever virtual IMFVT Conference last week! We discuss pain and behavior and how the industry has evolved to be more aware of these behavior signs in pets. Want to connect with Tabitha? Check her out: tabitha@chirrupsandchatter.com chirrupsandchatter.com https://www.facebook.com/chirrupsandchatter https://www.instagram.com...2023-11-2237 min
PetAbility PodcastMaking Simple Movements into Exercise with Bobbie LyonsMany every day movements using every day surroundings can become exercise that can profoundly impact your dog's performance, quality of life, and longevity. Bobbie Lyons, CCFT, KPA CTP, Cert CF, describes just how easy it can be. However, we need to first observe what our dog is doing repetitively - the patterns of posture and movement that may not be ideal and contribute to injury - and then know what to do to address these issues. Contrary to popular belief, increasing your pet's confidence, building their strength, enhancing their balance, and probably most importantly, cluing them into where their...2023-11-1458 min