Every other Thursday, community members can find out more about the amazing students and staff in Shawnee Mission School District schools by listening to Shawnee Mission Mic’d Up – the district’s podcast. Each episode is hosted by Dr. Michael Schumacher, Superintendent, and Dr. Brittany Gonser, director of professional learning.
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You can catch up on some of the most recent episodes here!
Episode #35 Barkin’ with Bing Bong– Did you know that the SMSD has service animals in some of our buildings? Bing Bong is the perfectly imperfect therapy pup at Rising Star Elementary School, who helps all students learn and grow.
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Episode #35 Women in Leadership– Helping girls find confidence, camaraderie, and mentorship is just a small part of what the SMSD’s Women in Leadership program does. Hear from Caroline Urio, a senior in the program, about how the program has helped her grow as both a student and individual.
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Episode #34 Education for Educators– Each year, the SMSD holds an Instructional Fair, where all staff members participate in a professional learning day tailored for their interests and skills. And the best part, they’re learning from their peers! Learn more about the annual iFair!
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Episode #33 Kaden’s Story– Kaden is a published author, a special education advocate, an award-winning innovator, and he’s just 11 years old. Learn more about what drives him and be inspired.
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Shawnee Mission School District is the third largest school district in Kansas. The district serves students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in 34 elementary schools, five middle schools, five high schools, and several educational centers. It has been consistently ranked among the finest school districts nationwide for its high student performance. The district’s objective is that each student will have a personalized learning plan that will prepare them for college and careers, with the interpersonal skills they need for life success. The district serves a diverse student population from 14 cities within northeast Johnson County, Kansas, which is 10 miles from downtown Kansas City, Missouri. For more information, visit www.smsd.org.
There are multiple ways you can stay up-to-date on all of the news highlighting students and staff members in the Shawnee Mission School District throughout this school year. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, or watch for stories posted under “Recent News” on www.smsd.org. Have you heard our podcast? Click here to listen or subscribe.
