• The Wisdom of Walt - Book Study

    A 5 Week Leadership Journey

  • What is Kansas LEADS?

    Kansas LEADS is Here

    To Expand a Teacher Leadership Network Across Our State.

    It Isn't a Conference ~ It's a Community!

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    “The Kansas LEADs (Linking Educators Across Districts) conference is designed and led by educators from across our state. We want to bring amazing educators together from across Kansas to engage, empower, and energize our work! Teachers are the experts we need, and we want to bring you to the table to share. Together we can move our schools and districts forward and “lead the world in the success of each student.“

  • Save The Dates

    STAY TUNED!

    MORE KANSAS LEADS TO COME IN 2026 AND BEYOND!

  • Registration Form

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    MORE KANSAS LEADS TO COME IN 2026 AND BEYOND!

  • Agenda

    Connect, Collaborate, Create

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    Click the picture to view the agenda for February 27-28, 2026!

  • Leadership Team

    We are so grateful for all the educators who have been a part of the Kansas LEADS Leadership Team!

    Current Leadership Team: Carly Bowden, Signe Cook, Jennifer Farr, Pamela Munoz, Rachel Palmer, Lori Rice, Susan Rogers, Brian Skinner, Dyane Smokorowski, Rachel Palmer, Dwayne Taylor, Tim Vesco, Jordan Yulich

    Past Team Members: Kristoffer Barikmo, Michael Berndt, Pat Bone, Cindy Couchman, Chelli Cranmer, Stefanie Lane, Kristi Link, Samantha Neill, Shannon Ralph, Jessica Self, TJ Warsnak, Tammi Wynn, Dean Zajic

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    These are the Kansas educators making Kansas LEADS a reality!

    Educators from across the Sunflower State are coming together to create some magic for you!

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  • The LEADS Lounge!

    Join your hosts, Dwayne Taylor and Jordan Yulich, to learn more about Kansas LEADS! Check out the interviews with incredible teachers from across the country! Click the LEADS Lounge picture to visit our YouTube page or the links below to listen on your favorite streaming services.

  • Photos - Wichita 2022

    Photos from the Wichita event on April 8 - 9, 2022.

  • Photos - Kansas City 2022

    Photos from the Kansas City event on June 3 - 4, 2022.

  • Photos - Dodge City 2022

    Photos from the Dodge City event on November 18-19, 2022.

  • Photos - Manhattan 2023

    Photos from the Manhattan event April 14 - 15, 2023

  • Photos - Topeka 2023

    Photos from the Topeka event November 3 - 4, 2023

  • Photos - Wichita 2024

    Photos from the Wichita event April 19 - 20.

  • Photos - Hays 2024

    Photos from the Hays event November 8 - 9.

  • PHOTOS - PITTSBURG / FRONTENAC 2025

    Photos from the SEK event, April 25-26, 2025.

  • PHOTOS - WICHITA - 2025

    Photos from the Wichita event on November 7-8, 2025.

  • PHOTOS - WICHITA - 2026

    Photos from the Wichita event on February 27-88, 2026.

  • Contact Us

    Let's Connect!

    #KansasLEADS

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